Data on your spending habits could be a gold mine for banks

Now banks want to turn data they already have on your spending habits into extra revenue by identifying likely customers for retailers.

Shoppers swarm DMV malls for Black Friday deals

Black Friday shopping got crowds all over the area to pack the stores and the parking lots.

Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday crowds continue decline

A new survey by PwC finds the steady decline in Black Friday shopping continues this year, a trend reflected in Thanksgiving-day crowds at some shopping centers across the D.C. area.

3,500 Maryland employees not paid because of bank routing number error

A routing number error has caused 3,500 state employees in Maryland to not get their paychecks directly deposited into their Capital One accounts.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Why our brains love good deals

Black Friday is predicted to lure 36 percent of American consumers into making purchases this year, and it turns out those door-buster deals are playing into the way our brains are wired.

Here are grocery stores open across the U.S. on Thanksgiving 2019

There are several national grocery chains that will be open on Thanksgiving to pick up that ingredient you may have forgotten.

Scam Alert: Secret Sister Gift Exchange is illegal, says BBB

It's the holiday season but it's also the time of year to keep your guard up against scammers who are trying to get their hands on your money.

TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods continued selling products that were recalled, federal agency warns

T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods continue to sell at least 19 items that were recalled as far back as 2014 and customers need to be aware, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced.

‘Tis the season for porch pirates: Location, home design may elevate your theft risk, surveys suggest

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, Americans are set to spend billions of dollars online, bringing the porch pirates out of the shadows. These are the factors that may up your theft risk, according to two recent surveys.

Survey: To be happy in LA, you need an annual salary of $204,855

A survey from Purdue University and GoBankingRates.com found that you need an annual salary of $204,855 to be happy in L.A. It also found that people need to be making between $117,060 and $146,325 annually for their emotional well-being.

Costco, HomeGoods and Lowe’s among major retailers closed on Thanksgiving 2019

Many retail chains have expanded their Black Friday hours earlier and earlier over the years, sometimes into the previous day, to get a head start on the competition.

As Thanksgiving approaches, beware these recent food recalls

As Thanksgiving approaches, the FDA, CDC and USDA are warning shoppers about a string of recent food recalls to be weary of as they prep for the holiday.

Amid popularity of eyelash extensions, some doctors see uptick in lash mites due to poor hygiene

As eyelash extensions become a popular trend, some doctors say they are seeing an uptick in lash mites due to poor hygiene.  Dr. Sairah Malik, an optometrist in Houston, said she’s seen an increase in Demodex, which is the medical term for the mites.