Kroger planning to phase out plastic bags
One of the biggest users of single-use plastic bags is going to stop using them.
One of the biggest users of single-use plastic bags is going to stop using them.
Kroger nearly done with single-use plastic bags
One of the biggest users of single-use plastic bags is going to stop using them. Kroger. Yes, the giant grocery store chain is phasing them out.
One of the biggest users of single-use plastic bags is going to stop using them. Kroger. Yes, the giant grocery store chain is phasing them out.
Trick your brain into doing more of that to-do list
This is a busy time of year. School is coming to a close, but there's a lot going on before it's over. Big work projects may be wrapping up before summer vacation starts. And it can get overwhelming.
This is a busy time of year. School is coming to a close, but there's a lot going on before it's over. Big work projects may be wrapping up before summer vacation starts. And it can get overwhelming.
4 ways to reduce next year's tax bill
OK, we heard ya. Many of you were shocked to see not only that you owed taxes this year, but that you owed a lot. Full dislcosure: Me too. Let's fix that.
OK, we heard ya. Many of you were shocked to see not only that you owed taxes this year, but that you owed a lot. Full dislcosure: Me too. Let's fix that.
Big bank to raise minimum wage to $20 an hour
Last month, inflation took a big jump. Government numbers show gas and food costs fueled that rise. These are two things we must spend money on. So, let's see where you can see savings, starting with insulin.
Last month, inflation took a big jump. Government numbers show gas and food costs fueled that rise. These are two things we must spend money on. So, let's see where you can see savings, starting with insulin.
The last-minute tax deadline links you need to know
Monday at 11:59 p.m. is the tax filing deadline for most of us. And if you're going to miss it, let's mitigate the damage.
Monday at 11:59 p.m. is the tax filing deadline for most of us. And if you're going to miss it, let's mitigate the damage.
Peak times to get a traffic ticket
Any speeders out there? Well, if that's you, there are days you are more likely to get ticketed.
Any speeders out there? Well, if that's you, there are days you are more likely to get ticketed.
Go-getters burdened with too much responsibility
Are you a boss or supervisor? Well, according to a new study, you might be asking too much of your hardest workers, and setting them up, ultimately, for failure.
Are you a boss or supervisor? Well, according to a new study, you might be asking too much of your hardest workers, and setting them up, ultimately, for failure.
FOX 5 I-Team investigates fridge failures
FOX 5 I-Team investigates fridge failures
FOX 5 I-Team investigates fridge failures
4 tax deadlines looming
In just 12 days you need to file your taxes. Yep, April 15th is closing in. So, take a look at some last-minute tax filing tips.
In just 12 days you need to file your taxes. Yep, April 15th is closing in. So, take a look at some last-minute tax filing tips.
Lyft offers drivers new perk
Many of our FOX 5 viewers have a side hustle - that extra job to pad the bank account. Well, if you've thought of driving for a ride share business, then listen up. Lyft has sweetened the deal.
Many of our FOX 5 viewers have a side hustle - that extra job to pad the bank account. Well, if you've thought of driving for a ride share business, then listen up. Lyft has sweetened the deal.
Save as much as 70 percent on groceries
If you are lower-income, the ability to feed your family three, balanced meals a day is challenging. But in a recent study, the USDA shows that it's possible if you shop the right way.
If you are lower-income, the ability to feed your family three, balanced meals a day is challenging. But in a recent study, the USDA shows that it's possible if you shop the right way.
Recycling benefits many others
According to the EPA, the average American produces close to six pounds of trash a day, and only a fraction of that gets recycled. Here's how you an give those things a second life.
According to the EPA, the average American produces close to six pounds of trash a day, and only a fraction of that gets recycled. Here's how you an give those things a second life.
An apple can help cut your eating out tab
One of the biggest budget-busting expenses we have is eating out. On average we spend more than $230 a month eating out. Annually, that's nearly $3,000. That's a lot. Now add in your spouse. It's more. So this is a good place to cut back by reducing your dinner tab - a little here, a little there. I'll show you how to cut that bill in half.
One of the biggest budget-busting expenses we have is eating out. On average we spend more than $230 a month eating out. Annually, that's nearly $3,000. That's a lot. Now add in your spouse. It's more. So this is a good place to cut back by reducing your dinner tab - a little here, a little there. I'll show you how to cut that bill in half.
Job scams rank number one
Unemployment is down, but the scams that lure folks into would-be jobs are up. Way up, according to the BBB. This scam has become such good work for the bad guys that it's risen from the third most prevalent scam to top of the list.
Unemployment is down, but the scams that lure folks into would-be jobs are up. Way up, according to the BBB. This scam has become such good work for the bad guys that it's risen from the third most prevalent scam to top of the list.
Molar City, Mexico offers affordable prescriptions and dental care
Americans hunting for safe, affordable healthcare are heading south to Mexico. In a small town just below Yuma, Arizona, the big draw is dental care.
Americans hunting for safe, affordable healthcare are heading south to Mexico. In a small town just below Yuma, Arizona, the big draw is dental care.
Document dump: what to keep, what to toss
It's tax season. And while you'll be gathering paperwork, you can do a little clean-up, too, since you're already in those files. I've created a timeline for how long you need to keep documents and more important when you can toss them.
It's tax season. And while you'll be gathering paperwork, you can do a little clean-up, too, since you're already in those files. I've created a timeline for how long you need to keep documents and more important when you can toss them.
Take home inventory in case of an emergency
Do you know what's in your house? I mean all of it? Most of us don't. But it's simpler than ever to document what you own.
Do you know what's in your house? I mean all of it? Most of us don't. But it's simpler than ever to document what you own.
The FOX 5 I-Team goes to Mexico to check out affordable healthcare
Americans are heading south, south of the border, not just for vacation but also for medical care.
Americans are heading south, south of the border, not just for vacation but also for medical care.
Facebook's facial recognition feature wants to know more about you
We've learned a lot in recent months about how our privacy on social media and on our smart phones has been compromised. So, let's take a fresh look at a few things we can do to batten down the hatches.
We've learned a lot in recent months about how our privacy on social media and on our smart phones has been compromised. So, let's take a fresh look at a few things we can do to batten down the hatches.