Medical debt banned from appearing on credit reports in new Biden administration rule

Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on consumer credit reports, which can result in people being blocked mortgages and car loans. Here's what to know about the newly-announced rule.

These were the most expensive homes sold in 2024, according to Redfin

The U.S. real estate market has another year in the books after 2024 came to a close, and Redfin identified homes that had the heftiest sale prices last year.

Broccoli sold at Walmart recalled for listeria risk

Bags of ready-to-eat broccoli florets have been recalled in 20 U.S. states over listeria concerns. Here's what to know.

Here are the cities where renters stay put the longest: Report

Baby boomers tended to stay in one place the longest compared to Gen Z renters who on average live in one spot for less than a year.

The biggest car recalls of 2024: See if yours is on the list

From Ford SUVs to Honda sedans, this year’s biggest auto recalls impacted a collective 8.65 million vehicles. Here’s how to see if yours is on the list.

Pet food recalled over bird flu contamination, house cat dead

A national recall was issued after an Oregon cat died from eating raw pet food contaminated with the bird flu.

2024 retail returns to total $890 billion, report shows

Total returns are projected to reach $890 billion in 2024, according to a report released in early December. Retailers estimate that 16.9% of their annual sales in 2024 will be returned.

FDA raises Costco egg recall to highest risk level over salmonella fears

The FDA issued the highest level of risk of Category 1 to a recall concerning eggs sold at Costco that could be contaminated with salmonella.

In-person shopping makes comeback amid record-spending holiday season

Total holiday spending this year is expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year, according to the National Retail Federation.

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2024

As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, Bank of America face federal lawsuit over Zelle payment fraud

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the banks failed to protect hundreds of thousands of consumers from rampant fraud on the popular payments network Zelle.