Consumer

Social Security is a program that relies on permanent spending already approved by Congress, so it continues during a shutdown. But some activities from the SSA will be suspended.

The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in October.

Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday. 

A new survey reveals why some Americans are giving up on homeownership.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging consumers to discard or return the products covered by the recall.

The U.S. Postal Service would not be affected by a government shutdown.

In a Fox 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck looks at how to save some time and money when planning that holiday trip.

Target is rolling out a first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout system designed to better serve customers with disabilities, including those who are blind or have low vision.

Oster has recalled over 1 million countertop ovens after 95 injury reports, affecting seven models sold at major retailers nationwide and online.

The recall affects BMW vehicles from model years 2019-22 and owners are advised to park outside due to a fire risk from corroded engine starter relays that may overheat.

Hillshire is recalling more than 58 million pounds of product after learning they could have foreign material, specifically pieces of wood, embedded in the batter.

Orland Park residents won’t have to travel far to take care of things like driver’s license renewals, vehicle registration, or road tests.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Thursday, Sept. 25 that Amazon will pay a $1 billion civil penalty, as well as $1.5 billion in refunds after it was accused of enrolling customers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and making it hard to cancel. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)

Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain heat-and-eat beef meatball pasta meals sold at Walmart stores nationwide.

Executive members get early access and Instacart credits, which has driven upgrades from gold star memberships.