Barbie adds Madam C.J. Walker doll to ‘Inspiring Women Series’

Madam C.J. Walker became the country’s first female millionaire after creating a successful line of hair products for African American women.

Stretch your dollar: Labor Day sales to avoid
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Some items on sale during the Labor Day sale just aren't worth it - here's the ones that should be skipped.

Autumn in August? When it is meteorologically OK to drink a Pumpkin Spice Latte

It's a day autumn, and coffee, lovers circle on their calendar -- though that circle seems to keep moving earlier on the chart -- the day Pumpkin Spice Lattes are unveiled from Starbucks and other national coffee chains.

Consumer prices rise to 6.3% in July as inflation begins to ease a bit

A report released by the Commerce Department reveals that a decline in energy prices in July offered some relief amid high prices caused by inflation.

Cosmetics giant Sephora settles customer data privacy suit

According to California officials, Sephora failed to tell customers that it was selling their personal information, failed to allow customers to opt out of that sale.

Chick-fil-A grilled filets, nuggets have dairy allergen due to supplier issue

Chick-fil-A said it’s "actively working with the supplier so this doesn’t happen again and to ensure the allergen is removed" from its grilled nuggets and chicken filets.

Average new car prices set to hit record $46,259 in August

The average transaction price paid for a new car in August is expected to hit an all-time high, according to J.D. Power, with monthly finance payments also at record levels.

Hyundai, Kia recall: Some SUV owners urged to park outside due to fire risk

The recalls cover Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride SUV models from 2020 through 2022. The companies reported 25 fires and melting incidents related to the vehicles tow hitch wiring.

As Amazon grows, so does its eye on consumers

From what you buy online, to how you remember tasks, to when you monitor your doorstep, Amazon is seemingly everywhere.

Steak prices decline on waning demand

The cost of steak is on the decline while ground beef prices remain elevated as consumers adjust their protein preferences to escape soaring inflation.

These are the cars most commonly targeted by catalytic converter thieves

As criminals continue to target catalytic converters in cities and suburbs across the country, mechanics who see the costly damage first-hand shared what models are most commonly picked on. 

FCC: Scam robotexts 'increasingly' targeting Americans —  how to avoid

Robotexts can be "spoofed" to hide the originating number and make it appear that the text is coming from a local number that you’re more likely to trust, the FCC said.

Chicken wing prices drop to pre-pandemic levels — just in time for football season

The price of chicken wings has dropped to its lowest level in years ahead of the start of football season, although the average lower cost may not last through the fall.

States with the most generous tippers despite inflation

Full-service restaurants saw an average tip of 19.7% during the second quarter, according to the data. Here are the states that ranked most generous and least generous.