Pretty in pink: Hudson, Wis. short-term rental owner creates real-life Barbie dreamhouse

A week before the Barbie movie opened last month, Brooke Fleetwood decided to paint one of her short-term rentals, a 100-year-old Victorian home formerly known as the Goth Castle, pink as well to take advantage of Barbie mania.

Here's how much workers are demanding to start a new job

The lowest wage that American workers are willing to take in order to accept a new job has hit a record high this year, survey results show.

Children's beds recalled over strangulation, risk of death

Two children were trapped in the bed rails of the Zipadee Kids convertible house bed frames and Montessori floor beds.

The voice of Mario, Charles Martinet, steps down after nearly 3 decades

Nintendo of America confirmed Monday that Martinet will now serve in the role of “Mario Ambassador,” traveling around the world to promote the beloved plumber, signing autographs and performing Nintendo character voices.

Scammers lick their chops as students return to school
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Ally Armeson, executive director of the Cybercrime Support Network, breaks down common scams that people will try to pull off this school year and how you can avoid them.

Back-to-school financial tips for college freshmen
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Dr. Ann Kaplan, finance expert and founder of iFinance, dishes out helpful tips for incoming freshman in regards to managing their finances.

Nissan recalling 236k Sentras over possible steering control problem

Nissan is recalling 236,000 Sentra sedans due to a tie rod in the car’s suspension that could bend or break, causing the driver to lose steering control.

Costco recalls portable chargers after reported fire on commercial flight

Costco is recalling 350,000 portable phone chargers after several reports surfaced of it catching fire, including on a commercial flight. 

Gas prices fire up as summer draws to a close: AAA

The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.

1.5M dehumidifiers recalled due to overheating, fires, and burn risks

More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers sold at major retailers nationwide have been recalled after hundreds of reports that the machines overheated, and in some cases caught fire and caused property damage.

Mortgage rates reach highest level in over 20 years

Rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage now average 7.09%, the highest since 2002, putting further pressure on the cooling housing market amid high prices.

How to manage streaming services amid price hikes
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The average American household is subscribed to four streaming services. A majority of companies have hiked up their monthly rates, while some have cracked down on password sharing. Dan Roccato shares some tips on how to manage your "streaming diet."

Inflation impacts back-to-school shopping
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CNET Money Senior Editor Nick Wolny shares tips on how to maximize your money while back-to-school shopping.

How to avoid pitfalls and traps of debt relief companies
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Steve Bernas, president and CEO of Better Business Bureau, talks about how some debt relief and credit repair companies are failing consumers, leaving them in deeper debt.

Auburn Gresham Save A Lot opening delayed: report
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The grocery store that was scheduled to open this summer and fill Auburn Gresham's food desert won't meet its deadline, according to a report.

Aldi to buy Florida-based Winn-Dixie grocery stores. Here's what that means

Aldi has agreed to purchase the parent company of Florida-based grocery store Winn-Dixie and plans to convert some locations into the Aldi format, Southeastern Grocers Inc. announced Wednesday.