Medicare premiums increasing in 2025

Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

Why California gas prices could get even more expensive

The plan approved will increase the state’s emission reduction targets and fund charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles.

Govee electric space heaters recalled over fire and burn risks

Over 500,000 smart electric space heaters have been recalled over their potential to overheat, causing fire and burn risks.

How Trump's win could impact the housing market

A real estate group's analysis says President-elect Trump's agenda could yield mixed results for the housing market.

Is the Starbucks app down?

On the day Starbucks rolled out their holiday menu and cups, the company experienced an outage of the order ahead and pay feature on its app.

Thanksgiving dinner will cost less this year, analysts say

Your Thanksgiving turkey and some side dishes are expected to be a bit cheaper this year thanks to cooling inflation.

Brie cheese sold at Aldi, other stores recalled over listeria concerns

Savencia Cheese USA announced a voluntary recall regarding six different kinds of soft ripened cheeses manufactured at one of its facilities.

Retailers quietly offer 'returnless refunds'—but don't expect them to explain

Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.

Election Day freebies and deals

Election Day is a day for civic duty, but getting out to vote does have its perks. Here are the businesses offering freebies and discounts on Election Day.

National Sandwich Day 2024 deals and freebies

National Sandwich Day is Sunday, Nov. 3 this year, and a handful of restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.

Price difference between new and used cars hits all-time high — what to know

The gap between the average price of a new vehicle compared to a used car topped $20,000 for the first time last quarter, according to data from auto shopping guide Edmunds.

Nearly half of recent buyers have mortgage rates below 5%, Zillow says – here's how

Although average rates are much higher, 45% of buyers who have purchased a home in the past year report having a rate below 5%, according to a new Zillow survey.

Starbucks will stop charging extra for non-dairy milk substitutes

Starbucks said substitutions for a non-dairy option in their drinks was the second-most requested customization among their customers.

Subway accused of shorting customers on meat in sandwiches: lawsuit

Subway was hit with a lawsuit on Monday claiming the restaurant chain "materially overstates" the amount of meat in visual ads for sandwiches.

Tiny space described as 'Harry Potter cubby' listed for rent in San Jose

A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.