Scam Alert: Secret Sister Gift Exchange is illegal, says BBB

It's the holiday season but it's also the time of year to keep your guard up against scammers who are trying to get their hands on your money.

TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods continued selling products that were recalled, federal agency warns

T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods continue to sell at least 19 items that were recalled as far back as 2014 and customers need to be aware, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced.

‘Tis the season for porch pirates: Location, home design may elevate your theft risk, surveys suggest

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, Americans are set to spend billions of dollars online, bringing the porch pirates out of the shadows. These are the factors that may up your theft risk, according to two recent surveys.

How to score fashion deals on Black Friday

Electronics often get the attention on Black Friday, but it doesn’t have to be that way if you are a smart shopper with the right tools in your virtual cart.

Here's a list of the best 2019 Black Friday tech deals

TVs, laptops, smartphones, oh my! Here's a list of the best 2019 Black Friday tech deals and tips on how to find the best bang for your buck.

A.C. Moore closing all stores

New Jersey-based arts and crafts store A.C. Moore announced it will close all locations due to a difficult to compete in retail environment.

Loan modification: the new refinance

Let’s say you bought your present home in November of 2018, just about a year ago. You wanted a fixed-rate loan, so you selected a reputable lender, who offered a 30-year loan fixed at 4.75% interest rate. You borrowed $200,000, so your monthly principal and interest payment is around $1,043.

Costco, HomeGoods and Lowe’s among major retailers closed on Thanksgiving 2019

Many retail chains have expanded their Black Friday hours earlier and earlier over the years, sometimes into the previous day, to get a head start on the competition.

As Thanksgiving approaches, beware these recent food recalls

As Thanksgiving approaches, the FDA, CDC and USDA are warning shoppers about a string of recent food recalls to be weary of as they prep for the holiday.

Louis Vuitton parent company to buy Tiffany for $16.2 billion

French luxury group LVMH has agreed to buy New York jeweler Tiffany & Co. for $16.2 billion, adding a famed star to its portfolio that already boasts Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Bulgari.

Amid popularity of eyelash extensions, some doctors see uptick in lash mites due to poor hygiene

As eyelash extensions become a popular trend, some doctors say they are seeing an uptick in lash mites due to poor hygiene.  Dr. Sairah Malik, an optometrist in Houston, said she’s seen an increase in Demodex, which is the medical term for the mites. 

Baldwin County business owner indicted on 23 counts

A grand jury Friday indicted a Baldwin County business owner on 23 counts including insurance fraud, theft by taking and forgery.

Recall Alert: 86 tons of chicken fried rice may have plastic bits in it

A Mississippi company -- Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. -- is recalling more than 86 tons of chicken fried rice that may contain bits of plastic.

Officials: Don’t eat romaine grown in Salinas, California

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 40 people in more than a dozen states.