Real estate broker fees banned in New York State

In a move that could upend New York City’s rental market, New York state regulators have decided tenants are no longer on the hook for broker fees.

Report: Middle-aged Americans struggling to save for retirement

A new survey by the AARP finds that people between the ages of 40 and 60 years old are increasingly struggling to save for retirement, due to the toll of providing financial support to their parents or adult children.

McDonald’s releasing Shamrock Shake and introducing Oreo Shamrock McFlurry this month

The green in spring is coming a little earlier this year as the iconic McDonald’s Shamrock Shake returns Feb. 19, marking the 50th anniversary of the delicious treat. 

Bodega customers with math skills get five-second shopping spree

The son of a bodega owner in the Bronx gives customers five seconds to answer a math problem. If they get it right, the customers can take whatever they want in the store within five seconds.

Olive Garden selling bouquet of breadsticks for Valentine's Day

Breadstick bouquet wrappers and chocolate-mint boxes will be available as part of Olive Garden's Valentine's Day "To Go" dinner for two.

U.S. states join global push to ban animal-tested cosmetics

A growing number of U.S. states are considering banning the sale or import of cosmetics that have been tested on animals.

Sky-high rents mean storefronts remain empty on Madison Avenue
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Once upon a time, Madison Avenue was a global center of high-end shopping. But today, empty store fronts litter the famous roadway on the Upper East Side. Realtors blame rising rents and big box department stores for their failing fortunes.

Can you get coronavirus from items shipping from China?

The CDC says that there is very low risk of contracting the coronavirus via packages shipped from China.

America’s most expensive home hits the market

A mansion in California is being called the "most expensive home in America" after it hit the market for a mere $500M.

Most expensive home in America hits the real estate market
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"The One," a $500M mansion in California has hit the real estate market and is being called the most expensive home in America.

Chipotle fined $1.3M for thousands of child labor abuses

Chipotle was hit with a $1.3 million fine over more than 13,000 child labor violations at its Massachusetts restaurants, the state's attorney general announced Monday.

Trump looks to sign US-Mexico-Canada trade deal, show wins during impeachment

President Donald Trump is eager to show off a big policy win during his impeachment trial by signing into law a major rewrite of the rules of trade with Canada and Mexico.

The struggles of finding affordable daycare in New York City

We all know that life is expensive, especially here in New York City. Add kids to that equation and the financial burden can be overwhelming for some families. Kim and Corey Pedroso is one couple brave enough to share their struggles with us.

Changes are coming to how your credit score is calculated
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For the average American, the exact formula used to generate their credit score is shrouded in a certain degree of mystery. However, now FICO plans to change how it calculates its scores this summer.

Church pays off more than 800 families' medical bills

A financial burden was lifted for hundreds of families in the east valley when a local church paid off their outstanding medical bills.