Social Security December payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks

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 December.

5 bulk grocery staples that might actually be a waste of money, experts warn

Many shoppers assume warehouse clubs and big-box stores are the smartest places to save — but consumer experts warn that jumbo purchases can quietly drain your budget.

Pocket watch belonging to couple who died together on Titanic sells for $2.3M

Isidor and Ida Straus were famously depicted as the couple who were seen laying together in a bed while the Titanic sank in James Cameron's film.

2025 FOX Holiday Gift Guide

FOX 4 Consumer reporter Steve Noviello gets more than 1,000 product pitches each year. He shares the greatest gifts of the season in his 2025 FOX Holiday Gift Guide.

Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close some Foot Locker stores

Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores after its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.

Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.

California ranks #1 most expensive state for fast food: See which cities have the highest prices

California often finds itself on the top of a variety of "most expensive" lists. So when it comes to high costs for fast food, it may be no surprise that the Golden State tops that list too. 

Homeowners insurance costs could spike over next 2 years

Homeowners could see insurance premiums jump another 16% over the next two years due to an uptick in natural disasters and rebuilding costs.

Holiday gift ideas for gamers

From video games and accessories to games of logic there’s something for every gamer here!

Gifts for when you are home for the holidays

Whether it’s spending time as a family or preparing your home for guests, these products are sure to fit right in.

Gifts for tweens that they will actually enjoy

Too young for tech, too old for toys?  These gifts are great for the tween on your list.

Top 10 toys for 2025

Here are our top 10 toys of the year!

Gift ideas for a family game night

Gather your family in any season with these games that will bring them together.

Powerball jackpot surges to $681 million ahead of Wednesday drawing

Lottery players will have an opportunity to win the nearly $700 million prize after no ticket matched all the winning numbers in Monday night's drawing.

‘Home Alone 2’: Kevin’s NYC trip would cost this much in 2025

With the expensive Plaza Hotel stay and room service, here’s how much Kevin’s “Home Alone 2" New York adventure would cost in 2025.