NYC workers must put in over 100 hours a week to afford an apartment: Report
According to a new survey, minimum-wage workers would need to spend 111 hours on the job per week just to afford a one-bedroom apartment in the city.
According to a new survey, minimum-wage workers would need to spend 111 hours on the job per week just to afford a one-bedroom apartment in the city.
Holiday return policies: What to know
The National Retail Federation says stores incur $166 million in merchandise returns for every $1 billion in sales.
The National Retail Federation says stores incur $166 million in merchandise returns for every $1 billion in sales.
Activist to museum: Stop selling toys of Hindu deities
A Hindu rights activist is calling on a museum to stop selling children's plush toys representing three Hindu deities. But the toys are made by a New Jersey-based company founded by an Indian American family.
A Hindu rights activist is calling on a museum to stop selling children's plush toys representing three Hindu deities. But the toys are made by a New Jersey-based company founded by an Indian American family.
McDonald’s tests selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts at select locations
In true Krispy Kreme fashion, the doughnuts will be made fresh and delivered to select McDonald’s locations daily.
In true Krispy Kreme fashion, the doughnuts will be made fresh and delivered to select McDonald’s locations daily.
Certain Nestlé Toll House cookie dough recalled over plastic contamination
No other Nestlé Toll House products are included in recall.
No other Nestlé Toll House products are included in recall.
Shrinking airline seats: FAA seeking comments on proposal
If you've taken a flight recently, you might have noticed even less legroom and elbowroom. But the FAA is considering new safety standards, which would include a minimum size for a seat.
If you've taken a flight recently, you might have noticed even less legroom and elbowroom. But the FAA is considering new safety standards, which would include a minimum size for a seat.
NYC counterfeit market thrives despite police crackdowns
Makeshift markets for counterfeit goods continue to multiply, especially on Canal Street in Manhattan, where the sidewalk outside a bank is crawling with shoppers, sellers, cash, and fake Fendi.
Makeshift markets for counterfeit goods continue to multiply, especially on Canal Street in Manhattan, where the sidewalk outside a bank is crawling with shoppers, sellers, cash, and fake Fendi.
Cheaper, over-the-counter hearing aids now available in US stores
Several U.S. retailers are now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at a cheaper cost compared to prescription devices, officials say. Here’s where to buy them.
Several U.S. retailers are now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at a cheaper cost compared to prescription devices, officials say. Here’s where to buy them.
AriZona iced tea co-founder doubles down on 99-cent price: report
Don Vultaggio, chairman and co-founder of AriZona Beverages, wants to reportedly keep the 99-cent iced tea the same price because it's "something that customers rely on."
Don Vultaggio, chairman and co-founder of AriZona Beverages, wants to reportedly keep the 99-cent iced tea the same price because it's "something that customers rely on."
The Children’s Place launches sleepwear for adults
PJ Place includes women’s and men’s pajama sets, loungewear styles, robes, thermal sets, fashion tees, cushy slippers and socks.
PJ Place includes women’s and men’s pajama sets, loungewear styles, robes, thermal sets, fashion tees, cushy slippers and socks.
Abbott recalls several ready-to-feed liquid baby formula
Abbott says the baby formula products were made at its Columbus, Ohio facility.
Abbott says the baby formula products were made at its Columbus, Ohio facility.
Mattel releases Tina Turner Barbie doll to celebrate singer’s hit song ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’
The music legend’s doll wears the iconic outfit from the music video for her 1984 hit song. Fans can get their hands on the collectible item online at Amazon, Target, and Walmart.
The music legend’s doll wears the iconic outfit from the music video for her 1984 hit song. Fans can get their hands on the collectible item online at Amazon, Target, and Walmart.
High levels of BPA found in name-brand sports bras, shirts, advocacy group says
BPA is used to make certain types of plastics and is widely used in almost every industry.
BPA is used to make certain types of plastics and is widely used in almost every industry.
E-bikes sold at Amazon, Walmart recalled due to fire, explosion hazards
The recalled e-bikes were sold at Amazon, eBay, Walmart and other retailers.
The recalled e-bikes were sold at Amazon, eBay, Walmart and other retailers.
US inflation accelerated in September, keeping pressure on households
Consumer prices rose 8.2% in September compared with a year earlier.
Consumer prices rose 8.2% in September compared with a year earlier.
These housing markets are seeing the largest drop in prices since the pandemic peak
Housing prices are continuing to cool off — and data shows one area of the country, in particular, is seeing the highest drop.
Housing prices are continuing to cool off — and data shows one area of the country, in particular, is seeing the highest drop.
Kohl’s stores to close on Thanksgiving
Stores will be closed for the holiday, but shoppers can find Black Friday deals online all week long.
Stores will be closed for the holiday, but shoppers can find Black Friday deals online all week long.
Amazon’s Prime Day II signals holiday spending hurdles
For the first time, Amazon is holding a second Prime Day event of the year on Tuesday, offering Prime members early access to holiday deals weeks ahead of Halloween.
For the first time, Amazon is holding a second Prime Day event of the year on Tuesday, offering Prime members early access to holiday deals weeks ahead of Halloween.
NYC rents softening; landlords offering concessions
Although rents have started to decline, inflation has increased the cost of just about everything else, from gasoline to groceries. It means the high cost of living in New York is driving the lowest wage earners out of the city.
Although rents have started to decline, inflation has increased the cost of just about everything else, from gasoline to groceries. It means the high cost of living in New York is driving the lowest wage earners out of the city.
Home heating bills expected to soar this winter
Some people may end up paying hundreds of dollars more to heat their home this winter than they did just one year ago. But there are still a few ways you can try and keep your costs down.
Some people may end up paying hundreds of dollars more to heat their home this winter than they did just one year ago. But there are still a few ways you can try and keep your costs down.