IRS Direct File officially launches, offering free tax filing in these 12 states
Taxpayers in the 12 states who have very simple W-2s and claim a standard deduction may be eligible to use the free online tool this tax season.
Taxpayers in the 12 states who have very simple W-2s and claim a standard deduction may be eligible to use the free online tool this tax season.
Home buyers need to make $47,000 more than in 2020 to afford a home
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
Voters will carefully consider housing affordability in 2024
Voters are focused on the housing affordability crisis as the contentious 2024 presidential election heats up.
Voters are focused on the housing affordability crisis as the contentious 2024 presidential election heats up.
Trader Joe’s mini tote bags reselling on eBay for hundreds of dollars
Move over, Stanley tumblers. Trader Joe’s mini tote bags are getting snapped up. One eBay user is reselling a set of the bags for nearly $1,000.
Move over, Stanley tumblers. Trader Joe’s mini tote bags are getting snapped up. One eBay user is reselling a set of the bags for nearly $1,000.
This is how much money you need to 'live comfortably' in California, data shows
Do you make enough to "live comfortably" in California?
Do you make enough to "live comfortably" in California?
The Body Shop stops US operations, plans to close dozens of stores in UK, Canada
Specifics about the timing of closings and liquidation for U.S. locations were not immediately provided.
Specifics about the timing of closings and liquidation for U.S. locations were not immediately provided.
California home prices falling most in these cities
Two California cities made Realtor.com's top 10 list ranking where home prices are dropping the most.
Two California cities made Realtor.com's top 10 list ranking where home prices are dropping the most.
Here are the top 20 cars selling for above sticker price, and those below
A new report finds that some car models are more expensive than others based on suggested retail prices. See where these brands rank.
A new report finds that some car models are more expensive than others based on suggested retail prices. See where these brands rank.
Gas prices rise as spring looms: Here are the states paying the most
U.S. gas prices are increasing as the spring season approaches with more opportunities to hit the road, AAA said.
U.S. gas prices are increasing as the spring season approaches with more opportunities to hit the road, AAA said.
Jool Baby recalls more than 63K Nova Baby infant swings over suffocation risk
The Jool Baby infant swing recall impacts about 63,100 products over a suffocation risk for babies, consumer safety officials said. Here’s what to know.
The Jool Baby infant swing recall impacts about 63,100 products over a suffocation risk for babies, consumer safety officials said. Here’s what to know.
Walmart, Target limiting self-checkouts in some stores. Will others follow suit?
Walmart says its self-checkout strategy is nothing new, but shoppers are noticing more and more self-checkouts are closed.
Walmart says its self-checkout strategy is nothing new, but shoppers are noticing more and more self-checkouts are closed.
Costco keeps membership fees at current price, though hike still a 'when, not if'
Costco is keeping its membership fees at their current prices, a move that may allow customers to breathe a sigh of relief — for now. The retailer, however, did not rule out a future hike.
Costco is keeping its membership fees at their current prices, a move that may allow customers to breathe a sigh of relief — for now. The retailer, however, did not rule out a future hike.
Johnsonville turkey kielbasa sausage recalled due to rubber contamination
If you bought kielbasa last fall, you may want to check your freezer. A batch of Johnsonville turkey kielbasa sausage is being recalled after some consumers reported finding pieces of rubber in the meat.
If you bought kielbasa last fall, you may want to check your freezer. A batch of Johnsonville turkey kielbasa sausage is being recalled after some consumers reported finding pieces of rubber in the meat.
Here's where Aldi plans to open new US stores, convert existing chains
Aldi plans to add 800 stores across the U.S., including new openings and store conversions of existing grocery chains. Here’s what plans have been released.
Aldi plans to add 800 stores across the U.S., including new openings and store conversions of existing grocery chains. Here’s what plans have been released.
Mars Wrigley pitches new idea to get Americans back into chewing gum
According to Circana, a market research firm, chewing gum lost its flavor during the COVID pandemic.
According to Circana, a market research firm, chewing gum lost its flavor during the COVID pandemic.
Aldi expansion: Grocer to open 800 new stores in US by 2028
Aldi says the nationwide expansion plan will offer products at “the lowest possible prices.” Here's a look at where Aldi will open.
Aldi says the nationwide expansion plan will offer products at “the lowest possible prices.” Here's a look at where Aldi will open.
Five Guys' prices sparks outrage after $24 receipt goes viral: 'Highway robbery'
"Five Guys prices are out of control," the X user wrote. "$24 for one person."
"Five Guys prices are out of control," the X user wrote. "$24 for one person."
Certain ground cinnamon may have high levels of lead, FDA warns
Ground cinnamon sold in U.S. discount stores is contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded.
Ground cinnamon sold in U.S. discount stores is contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded.
Gas stoves will likely not be banned in the US anytime soon
It’s estimated that some 40 million U.S. homes have natural gas stoves. They’re often touted as being a more precise heating tool for cooking, but they can be pricey — and potentially harmful to both human health and the planet.
It’s estimated that some 40 million U.S. homes have natural gas stoves. They’re often touted as being a more precise heating tool for cooking, but they can be pricey — and potentially harmful to both human health and the planet.
Inglewood’s most expensive home in February sold for this much
A Los Angeles realtor highlighted the most expensive home sold in Inglewood last month on social media.
A Los Angeles realtor highlighted the most expensive home sold in Inglewood last month on social media.



















