Nearly 80% of Americans now consider fast food a 'luxury' due to high prices
A recent LendingTree survey found that 78% of Americans now consider fast food a "luxury" purchase due to high prices, with 62% eating it less frequently and nearly half finding it as expensive as sit-down restaurant meals.
A recent LendingTree survey found that 78% of Americans now consider fast food a "luxury" purchase due to high prices, with 62% eating it less frequently and nearly half finding it as expensive as sit-down restaurant meals.
National Hamburger Day 2024 brings freebies and deals
National Hamburger Day is on May 28 – an annual day to celebrate an iconic food and enjoy some delicious deals.
National Hamburger Day is on May 28 – an annual day to celebrate an iconic food and enjoy some delicious deals.
Bass Pro Shops' CEO says brand will focus on affordability amid Inflation
Johnny Morris, CEO and founder of Bass Pro Shops, says inflation is 'very real,' and brand will focus on affordability.
Johnny Morris, CEO and founder of Bass Pro Shops, says inflation is 'very real,' and brand will focus on affordability.
This is the staggering amount homeowners spend on costs besides their mortgage
Some 28% of homeowners said they've considered going back to renting.
Some 28% of homeowners said they've considered going back to renting.
Chipotle customers claim filming gets bigger portions amid portion size controversy
Chipotle customers are claiming that filming employees results in larger portions amid ongoing complaints about reduced portion sizes and high food prices.
Chipotle customers are claiming that filming employees results in larger portions amid ongoing complaints about reduced portion sizes and high food prices.
T-Mobile raising prices on some older plans – here's what to know
T-Mobile customers could soon see an increase in their monthly bill. Here’s what to know.
T-Mobile customers could soon see an increase in their monthly bill. Here’s what to know.
McDonald's menu hikes: McDouble up 168%, McChicken 200% in 10 years
McDonald's customers are shocked by nearly tripled prices over the past decade, with the McDouble up 168% and the McChicken Sandwich up 199%, driven by higher food, labor, and operational costs.
McDonald's customers are shocked by nearly tripled prices over the past decade, with the McDouble up 168% and the McChicken Sandwich up 199%, driven by higher food, labor, and operational costs.
McDonald's offering free 6-piece nuggets when ordered on app
McDonald's is offering a free 6-piece Chicken McNuggets on Wednesday, May 22, to customers who order through the McDonald's app, as part of their summer strategy to provide more value and attract app users, following their recent $5 meal deal announcement.
McDonald's is offering a free 6-piece Chicken McNuggets on Wednesday, May 22, to customers who order through the McDonald's app, as part of their summer strategy to provide more value and attract app users, following their recent $5 meal deal announcement.
Gas prices down, Target slashing costs ahead of busy holiday travel weekend
Prices are still crushing wallets, but this week, there are several initiatives aimed at helping consumers save money.
Prices are still crushing wallets, but this week, there are several initiatives aimed at helping consumers save money.
Homes are overvalued in most of the US – and the problem is worse in these 5 states
An overwhelming majority of homes in the U.S. are overvalued as steep mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage push the price of real estate even higher.
An overwhelming majority of homes in the U.S. are overvalued as steep mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage push the price of real estate even higher.
Dog food recalled over metal contamination: Map shows US states impacted
Mars Petcare US issued a recall for a brand of Pedigree dog food sold at select Walmart stores.
Mars Petcare US issued a recall for a brand of Pedigree dog food sold at select Walmart stores.
Target cutting prices on ‘thousands’ of basics amid inflation
Target is one of many corporations adjusting prices or creating promotions to lure in budget-strapped customers looking for a deal.
Target is one of many corporations adjusting prices or creating promotions to lure in budget-strapped customers looking for a deal.
Kenmore, Frigidaire electric range recall reannounced
These Frigidaire and Kenmore ranges were previously recalled in 2009 for spontaneously turning on or failing to turn off, and reports of fires and injury are still coming in.
These Frigidaire and Kenmore ranges were previously recalled in 2009 for spontaneously turning on or failing to turn off, and reports of fires and injury are still coming in.
Homebuyers in these states pay the most on unexpected fees
Data collected in March 2024 showed which states in the United States paid the most unexpected fees when buying a home.
Data collected in March 2024 showed which states in the United States paid the most unexpected fees when buying a home.
Driver says he got a ticket for using McDonald's app in drive-thru
Officers dispute the driver's account and say he was using his phone before he pulled into the restaurant.
Officers dispute the driver's account and say he was using his phone before he pulled into the restaurant.
Yogi tea bags recalled over excess pesticide residues
Tens of thousands of Yogi tea bags have been recalled over excess pesticide residues, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Tens of thousands of Yogi tea bags have been recalled over excess pesticide residues, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
McDonald's $5 meal deal: More details reported in plan to lure customers
McDonald’s is launching a new $5 meal deal promo to help lure in price-conscious customers. Here’s when it will start, according to reports citing internal emails.
McDonald’s is launching a new $5 meal deal promo to help lure in price-conscious customers. Here’s when it will start, according to reports citing internal emails.
House down payments: Highest and lowest averages by city
The average down payment when buying a home in the U.S. is about $56,000 which is 24% more than a year ago.
The average down payment when buying a home in the U.S. is about $56,000 which is 24% more than a year ago.
Chia seeds sold at Walmart recalled over salmonella concerns
Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds is being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds is being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Consumers buying more chicken as inflation continues
With the surge in meat costs related to inflation, shoppers are going to cheaper alternatives like chicken at their local grocery stores.
With the surge in meat costs related to inflation, shoppers are going to cheaper alternatives like chicken at their local grocery stores.