How often should you go to the grocery store and how much to spend?
Research shows consumers are spending an average of $174 per grocery store visit in 2024, leading to more deliberate and less frequent shopping trips.
Research shows consumers are spending an average of $174 per grocery store visit in 2024, leading to more deliberate and less frequent shopping trips.
Mother's Day 2024: near-record spending of $33.5 billion expected
According to the latest annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother's Day spending is projected to hit $33.5 billion this year.
According to the latest annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother's Day spending is projected to hit $33.5 billion this year.
Walmart unveils state-of-the-art consolidation center in Minooka, creating 700 jobs
Retail giant Walmart unveiled its latest technological marvel on Thursday with the grand opening of a new consolidation center in Minooka, Illinois.
Retail giant Walmart unveiled its latest technological marvel on Thursday with the grand opening of a new consolidation center in Minooka, Illinois.
Job scams are targeting young professionals: What to look for
Job scams targeting students are on the rise, and can include a message from a professor or an AI-generated interview. Here’s what to watch for.
Job scams targeting students are on the rise, and can include a message from a professor or an AI-generated interview. Here’s what to watch for.
How to break bad spending habits
Overconsumption is rampant on social media, causing consumers to develop poor spending habits. Consumer finance expert Andrea Woroch identifies bad habits that may be wasting your money and explains how to stop them.
Overconsumption is rampant on social media, causing consumers to develop poor spending habits. Consumer finance expert Andrea Woroch identifies bad habits that may be wasting your money and explains how to stop them.
Bettergoods, Walmart’s new store-label grocery brand, coming to stores
Walmart’s new low-cost brand is bringing hundreds of grocery items, including plant-based and gluten-free options, to stores at prices that start at just $2.
Walmart’s new low-cost brand is bringing hundreds of grocery items, including plant-based and gluten-free options, to stores at prices that start at just $2.
Southwest considering changing its boarding and pick-your-seat processes
Get ready for changes in boarding and seating at Southwest Airlines.
Get ready for changes in boarding and seating at Southwest Airlines.
Scammers target recent graduates with fake job listings
Job seekers beware. Scammers are stealing personal information by posing as job recruiters. National Data Privacy expert Mark Kapczynski says scammers are targeting recent graduates. Here's some things to look out for.
Job seekers beware. Scammers are stealing personal information by posing as job recruiters. National Data Privacy expert Mark Kapczynski says scammers are targeting recent graduates. Here's some things to look out for.
Williams Sonoma labeled Chinese-made merchandise American made; ordered to pay over $3M
Williams-Sonoma has been ordered to pay over $3 million in fines for violating the FTC's 'Made in USA' order.
Williams-Sonoma has been ordered to pay over $3 million in fines for violating the FTC's 'Made in USA' order.
Make six figures? Here’s how much you must earn to afford a house in 2024
New data shows how much money you need to make in order to comfortably afford a house in your city in 2024.
New data shows how much money you need to make in order to comfortably afford a house in your city in 2024.
How 'endless shrimp' may have ended Red Lobster
Red Lobster faces potential bankruptcy after its "Ultimate Endless Shrimp" promotion, designed to boost customer traffic with its low price point, led to substantial financial losses and failed to improve the company's bottom line.
Red Lobster faces potential bankruptcy after its "Ultimate Endless Shrimp" promotion, designed to boost customer traffic with its low price point, led to substantial financial losses and failed to improve the company's bottom line.
This Illinois city has been named the top housing market of 2024
The nation's top housing market in 2024 might come as a surprise to some.
The nation's top housing market in 2024 might come as a surprise to some.
Chicago spring show brings together more than 450 talented artists
Experience the annual one-of-a-kind spring show where creativity and community converge in a single stop, with over 450 talented artists coming together in one place. Fox 32's Roseanne Tellez has more on the best event the city has to offer for a spring refresh.
Experience the annual one-of-a-kind spring show where creativity and community converge in a single stop, with over 450 talented artists coming together in one place. Fox 32's Roseanne Tellez has more on the best event the city has to offer for a spring refresh.
One third of U.S. doesn't know how to handle their finances
Dan Roccato, finance professor at the University of San Diego, breaks down the basics of handling your finances.
Dan Roccato, finance professor at the University of San Diego, breaks down the basics of handling your finances.
Bird flu in cows: 1 in 5 pasteurized milk samples had traces of virus, FDA says
One in five samples of pasteurized milk contained remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows, the FDA said. Here’s what to know.
One in five samples of pasteurized milk contained remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows, the FDA said. Here’s what to know.
Southwest Airlines will stop flying to these airports as Boeing troubles weigh
Southwest reported a loss of $231 million, or 39 cents a share, for the quarter, becoming the latest carrier to face setbacks due to Boeing's issues.
Southwest reported a loss of $231 million, or 39 cents a share, for the quarter, becoming the latest carrier to face setbacks due to Boeing's issues.
Here's what it takes to be considered middle class in 2024 for each state
With inflation rising, some families who used to be "middle class" no longer fit in that category. Here are the cheapest and most expensive states and cities for 2024.
With inflation rising, some families who used to be "middle class" no longer fit in that category. Here are the cheapest and most expensive states and cities for 2024.
FDA says milk is safe despite traces of bird flu
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced this week that it had detected particles of the bird flu in milk purchased at grocery stores, but the agency said it still believes that the milk is safe to drink.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced this week that it had detected particles of the bird flu in milk purchased at grocery stores, but the agency said it still believes that the milk is safe to drink.
National Pretzel Day 2024: Here's where you can get a free pretzel
Friday, April 26 is National Pretzel Day – which will bring several delicious freebies at chains to celebrate.
Friday, April 26 is National Pretzel Day – which will bring several delicious freebies at chains to celebrate.
Illinois advances bill to ban hidden fees across consumer goods, services
One day after the Biden administration announced it is putting an end to junk fees in air travel, Illinois lawmakers are one step closer to sweeping legislation that puts an end to hidden fees on just about everything residents buy in the Land of Lincoln.
One day after the Biden administration announced it is putting an end to junk fees in air travel, Illinois lawmakers are one step closer to sweeping legislation that puts an end to hidden fees on just about everything residents buy in the Land of Lincoln.