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.

Wanna get away? See the top vacation home markets of the year

Several locales offer consumers quality options when it comes to finding the ideal vacation home, and here’s the community that topped this year’s list.

Big Lots to start holding 'Going out of Business' sales at remaining locations

Big Lots announced it will likely not complete its purchase agreement to sell off its assets as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and is holding Going Out Of Business sales now.

Christmas gift spending per child by state

Want to know how your Christmas gift budget stacks up? Here’s a look at survey results showing how much parents across the country expect to spend per child this year.

Expert confident about 2025 real estate market: What buyers may be missing

As consumers patiently wait for mortgage rates to settle, the Century 21 Real Estate CEO is flagging consumers about "positive signs" that are emerging from the real estate market.

Here's the median net worth of homeowners vs. renters

Homeownership is often viewed as a primary way to build wealth in the U.S., particularly for low- to moderate-income households.

A brief history of G.I. Joe

G.I. Joe has been fighting battles in kids’ living rooms and bedrooms for 60 years now. Originally a masculine response to Barbie, the “Real American Hero" has now taken on a life of his own.

A brief history of the iconic doll Barbie

When Barbie was introduced to consumers in 1959, 300,000 dolls were sold in the first year alone.

A brief history of Transformers

Transformers has evolved from the captivating shape-shifting action figure that was introduced 40 years ago into a worldwide franchise with comics, TV shows and films.

Top housing markets of 2025 revealed in new study

A new study forecasted strong home sales and price growth in select U.S. cities in 2025. Here's where.

Stanley mugs recalled after reports of burn injuries

Stanley recalled 2.6 million travel mugs due to burn hazards after 91 reports and 38 injuries worldwide. The mugs were sold at major retailers.

Proposed merger of Kroger, Albertsons is halted by federal, WA judges

The proposed $24.6 billion merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons floundered on Tuesday after judges overseeing two separate cases both halted the merger.