Nearly half a million Charmast power banks recalled due to fire hazards
About 488,000 Charmast power banks, model W1056, sold exclusively on Amazon.com, have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards.
Beanie Babies: How much are they worth today?
Beanie Babies, once a 1990s craze, still remain valuable today, with rare ones worth thousands of dollars.
Atlanta leads in rental properties affected by price algorithms, report says
Atlanta has the highest number of rental properties impacted by price adjustment algorithms, according to a recent White House analysis on RealPage.
Frito-Lay announces limited recall of popular potato chips in these states
Frito-Lay issued a "limited" recall of its Lay’s Classic Potato Chips because the bags may contain an undeclared allergen.
Christmas gift cautionary tale: Lithium-ion battery dangers
The Robsons' home is covered from floor to ceiling in toxic black soot.
What to know about traveling to Europe in 2025
Starting in mid-2025, U.S. travelers visiting Europe will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization. Here’s how it works.
San Francisco-based shellfish company, FDA issue oyster recall over norovirus concerns
The oysters were sent to retailers and distributors in 15 states, the FDA said.
Frontier Airlines brings back annual flight pass: What to know
Frontier Airlines is bringing back its unlimited flight pass for 2025. Here’s what to know about it.
Christmas gift spending per child by state
Want to know how your Christmas gift budget stacks up? Here’s a look at survey results showing how much parents across the country expect to spend per child this year.
Possible holiday gift item on massive recall list, fire threat
Battery chargers are a big holiday gift these days, but there is a warning about one this year you need to know about.
US home sales poised to increase in 2025, but only if rates cooperate, Zillow says
A potential improvement in mortgage rates could result in more opportunities for consumers to find affordable homes on the market, a new report finds.
Expert confident about 2025 real estate market: What buyers may be missing
As consumers patiently wait for mortgage rates to settle, the Century 21 Real Estate CEO is flagging consumers about "positive signs" that are emerging from the real estate market.
Here's the median net worth of homeowners vs. renters
Homeownership is often viewed as a primary way to build wealth in the U.S., particularly for low- to moderate-income households.
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest department store, is making a comeback
The company was established in 1826 and shuttered its brick-and-mortar stores in 2021 after years of financial hardship.
Egg prices are higher — and they're not cracking anytime soon
Egg prices rose 8.2% in November.
Christmas tree light controllers sold at Target, Walmart recalled for fire risk
A Christmas accessory sold at several major retailers, including Target, Walmart and Cracker Barrel, has been recalled.
A brief history of G.I. Joe
G.I. Joe has been fighting battles in kids’ living rooms and bedrooms for 60 years now. Originally a masculine response to Barbie, the “Real American Hero" has now taken on a life of his own.
A brief history of the iconic doll Barbie
When Barbie was introduced to consumers in 1959, 300,000 dolls were sold in the first year alone.
A brief history of Transformers
Transformers has evolved from the captivating shape-shifting action figure that was introduced 40 years ago into a worldwide franchise with comics, TV shows and films.
A brief history of Nintendo's NES
Nintendo, a pioneering force in the video gaming industry, has transformed global entertainment since its inception in 1889 as a maker of Japanese playing cards.



















