Aldi dropping prices on hundreds of products this summer

Grocery chain Aldi said it is working to help combat inflation by slashing prices of more than 250 products this summer.

Most and least favorite airlines among US passengers: 2024 survey

Between costly airfares, crowded planes and sometimes unruly passengers, travelers don’t always love the experience of flying.

BetterHelp refund notices sent after $7.8M data-sharing settlement

BetterHelp is issuing refunds to customers as part of a $7.8 million settlement over allegations that it shared sensitive health data with advertisers.

High-end California market Erewhon selling ice balls for $32

Erewhon Market in Los Angeles has sparked debate and attention with its new $32 bag of specialty ice, a product that aligns with the store's reputation for premium-priced items like $20 raw milk and $19 smoothies.

Planters nuts recalled after discovery of potentially fatal contamination

Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Sales, LLC issued a recall for two Planters products produced at one of its facilities and distributed to five states in the southeast portion of the U.S., because they could cause fatal infections.

Walmart ground beef recalled after possible E. coli contamination

Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling thousands of beef products shipped to Walmart locations nationwide. The meat items were produced on April 26-27.

New Krispy Kreme rewards program kicks off with free donuts for two weeks

Krispy Kreme is launching its most generous rewards program to date, providing a free dozen glazed donuts to both new and existing members, with special deals including free coffee and donuts running through May 11.

Art Institutes borrowers to get student debt cancellation, Biden says

The president and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona described the Art Institutes as "predatory" and said the new handouts would help students who were victims of their actions.

Cinco de Mayo: State-by-state guide to margarita costs

Today's Homeowner reports that the cost of making a homemade margarita in the U.S. varies regionally, with a national average of $2.56 per drink.

Child care now costs more than a mortgage, study finds

Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.

Amazon, Target among retailers to pull weighted infant sleepwear over safety concerns

Medical experts and federal regulators have argued that the weighted infant sleepwear poses a health risk to babies, while some companies selling the products claim they help babies fall asleep.

Federal Reserve opts to keep interest rates steady for 6 month in a row
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The Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates steady for a sixth time in a row, raising questions on what that means for the average American.

Sam's Club to roll out AI checkout technology across all stores soon

Sam's Club is introducing artificial intelligence technology to verify purchases and expedite exits by 23%, initially unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, with plans to implement it across all nearly 600 stores by year's end.

Interest rates not changing until inflation cools, Federal Reserve says
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High inflation continues to plague the economy, leading to the Federal Reserve announcing Wednesday that it doesn?t plan to cut interest rates until it has "greater confidence" that price increases are slowing sustainably to its 2% target.

Credit card hacks to help you manage your finances
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Consumer reporter Steve Noviello breaks down several credit card hacks that you may not have known about.