US mortgage rates rise above 7% for the first time since 2002

The monthly payment on a median priced home is 78% higher now than it was a year ago for buyers who are able to make a 20% down payment.

Replacement effort for sleep apnea device recall expected to drag into 2023, fueling frustration

Philips initially estimated it could repair or replace the units within a year. But with the recall expanding to more than 5 million devices, it now says the effort will stretch into next year.

Kia recalls SUVs again for risk of engine fire, owners urged to park outside

Kia Sportages from the 2008 and 2009 model years have been recalled for a second time due to fire risks. The auto company is telling car owners to park away from buildings and other cars until they determine the cause of the issue.

Heating costs expected to spike

Winter heating costs are expected to be at a 15-year high. 

Clorox recalls some Pine-Sol products over harmful bacteria concerns

The products specifically mentioned in the recall include scented multi-surface cleaners with “Lavender Clean,” “Sparkling Wave” and “Lemon Fresh” scents.

Attorney sues Romano's Macaroni Grill for 'deceptive' $2 inflation fee: 'Egregious and surreptitious'

Hawaii consumer attorney Brandee Faria is suing the Italian restaurant chain in a class-action lawsuit and claimed that customers don't learn of the fees until the end when they receive an itemized receipt.

What does Gen Z care about? Their favorite brands, social causes revealed

As for shopping, it appears that actually going to the mall is so 2006. 52% of teens cite Amazon as their No. 1 favorite e-comm site. Nike remains the No. 1 top clothing brand.

Halloween candy favorites see price spike

Prices for Skittles, Starburst, M&M's are higher ahead of Halloween 2022.

Begin to budget with simple formula

When money gets tight like it is for many these days, creating a budget or even tweaking the one you have is imperative.  

Georgians see some relief as gas prices continue declining

With the average price dropping to $3.20 a gallon, Georgians are now paying less for to fill up their tanks with gas than this time in 2021.

Over 60K Gel Blaster ‘Surge’ toy guns recalled due to fire risk

There have been 30 reports of smoking or fire near the handle of the Gel Blaster SURGE 1.0 model toy gun, U.S. consumer safety officials said.

Netflix to begin monetizing account sharing in early 2023

Consumers sharing their Netflix account with family or friends outside their household will have to pay extra starting early next year.

Student loan forgiveness applications now online

Federal student loan forgiveness has begun. The application came online October 17th after a weekend trial of the process to catch glitches. 

Lower your credit card interest rate with a few simple questions

With more people turning to credit to combat the crippling costs of every day items it is important to know you have the power to negotiate your interest rate, if you know the right way to ask.

Holiday return policies: What to know

The National Retail Federation says stores incur $166 million in merchandise returns for every $1 billion in sales.