Authorities warn of criminals using QR codes, gift cards to scam people this holiday
Everything from QR codes, to store-bought gift cards, should be examined with a careful eye as you shop this holiday season.
Everything from QR codes, to store-bought gift cards, should be examined with a careful eye as you shop this holiday season.
Closing old accounts is important in preventing identity theft
Think about all the accounts you have. There are probably too many to juggle regularly. Well, there is a downside to ignoring unused accounts. If you haven’t used an account for two years, security experts will tell you to close those accounts or re-activate them.
Think about all the accounts you have. There are probably too many to juggle regularly. Well, there is a downside to ignoring unused accounts. If you haven’t used an account for two years, security experts will tell you to close those accounts or re-activate them.
234K pounds of ham, pepperoni products recalled over listeria concerns
Alexander & Hornung is recalling 234,000 pounds of cooked ham and pepperoni products sold nationwide due to possible listeria contamination.
Alexander & Hornung is recalling 234,000 pounds of cooked ham and pepperoni products sold nationwide due to possible listeria contamination.
Holiday tipping 411: Who should you tip and how much
Forty-five percent of Americans say they will increase the amount they tip service providers who are normally tipped throughout the year like wait staff and beauticians.
Forty-five percent of Americans say they will increase the amount they tip service providers who are normally tipped throughout the year like wait staff and beauticians.
Americans not accessing federal COVID-related funeral reimbursements
Hundreds of thousands of Americans have died of COVID-19. It’s been an economic hardship for families. The government has funeral assistance dollars, but not enough people are applying.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans have died of COVID-19. It’s been an economic hardship for families. The government has funeral assistance dollars, but not enough people are applying.
Holiday shipping deadlines approach for FedEx, UPS, USPS customers
The busiest time of the season for USPS begins two weeks before Christmas.
The busiest time of the season for USPS begins two weeks before Christmas.
Burger King offering 37-cent Whoppers to celebrate iconic burger's 64th birthday
On Dec. 3 and Dec. 4, Burger King is dropping the price of its iconic burger to 37 cents. It's a price not seen since the 1950s.
On Dec. 3 and Dec. 4, Burger King is dropping the price of its iconic burger to 37 cents. It's a price not seen since the 1950s.
Debt collectors can now use email, text, social media to seek repayment
The rules, which took effect on Tuesday, address the use of newer communication technologies in debt collection.
The rules, which took effect on Tuesday, address the use of newer communication technologies in debt collection.
DeWalt earphones sold at Home Depot, Lowe's recalled over potential fire, burn hazards
There are 61 reports that the earphones overheated during charging or while in use
There are 61 reports that the earphones overheated during charging or while in use
Christmas tree buyers face reduced supplies and higher prices
Record-breaking heat and wildfires in late June took a heavy toll on Christmas tree farms in Oregon and Washington, two of the nation’s largest growers.
Record-breaking heat and wildfires in late June took a heavy toll on Christmas tree farms in Oregon and Washington, two of the nation’s largest growers.
Capital One becomes first large bank to drop all overdraft fees
Capital One Bank announced that it will eliminate all fees for overdrafts and insufficient funds, becoming the largest bank to do so.
Capital One Bank announced that it will eliminate all fees for overdrafts and insufficient funds, becoming the largest bank to do so.
Toys R Us to open flagship store in New Jersey mall with 2-story slide, ice cream parlor
The American Dream mall will be home to the Toys R Us flagship store complete with a two-story slide and an ice cream parlor.
The American Dream mall will be home to the Toys R Us flagship store complete with a two-story slide and an ice cream parlor.
Owlet stops selling baby monitoring smart sock after FDA warning letter
Owlet said the FDA did not identify any safety concerns about the Smart Sock and it will continue to support current customers.
Owlet said the FDA did not identify any safety concerns about the Smart Sock and it will continue to support current customers.
Instant offers by Zillow was too good to be true
Zillow stunned the industry earlier this month when it announced it would be shutting down the house-flipping arm of its company.
Zillow stunned the industry earlier this month when it announced it would be shutting down the house-flipping arm of its company.
Prices of Christmas trees shoot up due to supply chain issues in Atlanta area
Supply chain issues have hit the industry hard across the country, with some tree prices up as much as thirty percent compared to last year, according to one analyst.
Supply chain issues have hit the industry hard across the country, with some tree prices up as much as thirty percent compared to last year, according to one analyst.
Inflation surges globally as economies reel from pandemic
Rising inflation is leading to price increases for food, gas and other products and pushing many people to choose between digging deeper into their pockets or tightening their belts. In developing economies, it's especially dire.
Rising inflation is leading to price increases for food, gas and other products and pushing many people to choose between digging deeper into their pockets or tightening their belts. In developing economies, it's especially dire.
Strong Cyber Monday sales expected but could fall short of 2020 spending
Both Black Friday and Thanksgiving Day online shopping came in below Adobe's prediction. On Black Friday, online sales reached $8.9 billion, down from the $9 billion in 2020.
Both Black Friday and Thanksgiving Day online shopping came in below Adobe's prediction. On Black Friday, online sales reached $8.9 billion, down from the $9 billion in 2020.
Nightmare home sale leads Minnesota couple to arbitration
It was a problematic home sale: a failed retaining wall, the ground infilled with unopened bags of mulch, wallpaper concealing holes in the walls, the backyard slipping away into the nearby creek and an unpermitted porch structure on the verge of falling away with it.
It was a problematic home sale: a failed retaining wall, the ground infilled with unopened bags of mulch, wallpaper concealing holes in the walls, the backyard slipping away into the nearby creek and an unpermitted porch structure on the verge of falling away with it.
Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Postal workers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts
Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush.
Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush.