What is shrinkflation? How companies hide inflation without increasing prices
If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.
If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.
More than 3M bottles of Airborne gummies recalled over injury hazard
The gummies were sold at retailers including Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Costco.
The gummies were sold at retailers including Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Costco.
High gas prices: Can you mix premium and regular gas to save on fuel costs?
With continuously rising gas prices can you skimp out on premium gas for regular? Here’s what the experts say.
With continuously rising gas prices can you skimp out on premium gas for regular? Here’s what the experts say.
Lyft follows Uber in adding fuel surcharge to rides amid high gas prices
Lyft is adding a temporary fuel surcharge on its rides to help drivers deal with surging gas prices in the U.S. Uber announced a similar move last week.
Lyft is adding a temporary fuel surcharge on its rides to help drivers deal with surging gas prices in the U.S. Uber announced a similar move last week.
3 COVID-19 tests recalled after FDA warns about ‘high risk’ of false results
LuSys Laboratories issued the recall this week for three of its COVID-19 tests. The FDA believes they were distributed for use in laboratories and for at-home testing.
LuSys Laboratories issued the recall this week for three of its COVID-19 tests. The FDA believes they were distributed for use in laboratories and for at-home testing.
Gas vs. electric vehicles: Advantages of each car as gas prices soar
The national average for a gallon of gas hit $4.35 Friday, up from $3.92 a week ago, and it is expected to continue to rise amid Russia's ongoing war on Ukraine.
The national average for a gallon of gas hit $4.35 Friday, up from $3.92 a week ago, and it is expected to continue to rise amid Russia's ongoing war on Ukraine.
Happy Pi Day 2022: Celebrate March 14 with $3.14 pizza, other deals
March 14 is National Pi Day, the annual celebration of the mathematical ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter (3.14), and you can score some related deals.
March 14 is National Pi Day, the annual celebration of the mathematical ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter (3.14), and you can score some related deals.
List of Russian goods that are banned, boycotted in US
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted sanctions, boycotts and limited access to social media platforms by the U.S.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted sanctions, boycotts and limited access to social media platforms by the U.S.
Trader Joe's Crunchy Slaw salad recalled over concerns of plastic in dressing
Certain Trader Joe’s salads, called “Crunchy Slaw with Chicken, Crispy Noodles & Peanut Dressing,” that were shipped to some western U.S. stores are being recalled.
Certain Trader Joe’s salads, called “Crunchy Slaw with Chicken, Crispy Noodles & Peanut Dressing,” that were shipped to some western U.S. stores are being recalled.
Canned pet food shortage continues amid supply chain woes
The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.
The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.
Volkswagen Microbus reborn as ID. Buzz electric minivan
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is an all-electric minivan that features throwback styling inspired by the classic VW Microbus and goes on sale in the U.S. in 2024.
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is an all-electric minivan that features throwback styling inspired by the classic VW Microbus and goes on sale in the U.S. in 2024.
US inflation soared 7.9% in past year, a fresh 40-year high
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.
BMW recalls 917K vehicles, most for 3rd time, over engine fire risk
BMW is recalling more than 917,000 older cars and SUVs in the U.S., many for a third time, due to a possible electrical short that presents a fire risk.
BMW is recalling more than 917,000 older cars and SUVs in the U.S., many for a third time, due to a possible electrical short that presents a fire risk.
High gas prices impact local rideshare industry
The average price of gas in the D.C. metro area is now more than $4 a gallon, and it’s affecting many in the area including ridesharing and delivery drivers.
The average price of gas in the D.C. metro area is now more than $4 a gallon, and it’s affecting many in the area including ridesharing and delivery drivers.
Tinder now offering low-cost background checks for potential dates
Tinder’s parent company will now offer background searches for app users and the general public through its partnership with Garbo, a first-of-its-kind, non-profit background-check platform.
Tinder’s parent company will now offer background searches for app users and the general public through its partnership with Garbo, a first-of-its-kind, non-profit background-check platform.
What is net-zero living and why experts say it’s worth it
Aiming to reach a goal of net-zero for all is a stretch, but there are feasible ways for you to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions just by making changes in your own home and behavior.
Aiming to reach a goal of net-zero for all is a stretch, but there are feasible ways for you to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions just by making changes in your own home and behavior.
Toilet paper prices rise as product sizes shrink
P&G increased prices at the end of February and plans to raise prices on various products again in April.
P&G increased prices at the end of February and plans to raise prices on various products again in April.
What does a US ban on Russian oil accomplish?
Amid rising gasoline prices in the U.S. — the average price has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2008 — the Biden administration has faced growing pressure to impose further sanctions on Russia, including a ban on oil imports.
Amid rising gasoline prices in the U.S. — the average price has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2008 — the Biden administration has faced growing pressure to impose further sanctions on Russia, including a ban on oil imports.
Group of single moms purchase Maryland home together to save money
In a day and age when housing costs are higher than ever, what would you do to save money?
In a day and age when housing costs are higher than ever, what would you do to save money?
Will renters see relief, lower rent payments in 2022? Experts weigh in
Could renters see some relief in the coming months amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? Will prices finally come down? Experts explain.
Could renters see some relief in the coming months amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? Will prices finally come down? Experts explain.