2018 property tax: Thousands rush to prepay property taxes before end of 2017
Homeowners are lining up in droves at local tax collection offices, hoping for one last chance to take advantage of a major tax deduction before it is wiped out in the new year.
Homeowners are lining up in droves at local tax collection offices, hoping for one last chance to take advantage of a major tax deduction before it is wiped out in the new year.
How to use Emergency SOS on your iPhone
With iOS 11, Apple has provided a new emergency feature for iPhone users in a dangerous or life-threatening situation.
With iOS 11, Apple has provided a new emergency feature for iPhone users in a dangerous or life-threatening situation.
Shoppers spending more can make a merry season for retailers
Shoppers who are feeling good about the economy and spending more than expected on items like kitchen gadgets, toys and coats could make this the best holiday season in several years.
Shoppers who are feeling good about the economy and spending more than expected on items like kitchen gadgets, toys and coats could make this the best holiday season in several years.
How To: Setting Up New Gadgets & Permanently Erasing Personal Info From Old Ones After Christmas
Before you trade in that smartphone or laptop make sure you've removed the SIM, microSD card and erased your data properly.
Before you trade in that smartphone or laptop make sure you've removed the SIM, microSD card and erased your data properly.
Officials: Don't advertise your Christmas presents to thieves
Now that Christmas presents have been opened, police are warning people about the boxes and labels it came with.
Now that Christmas presents have been opened, police are warning people about the boxes and labels it came with.
Post-Christmas shoppers head back to stores for returns, deals
Now that the Christmas holiday is over, the rush of “returns season” begins. Major retailers are offering some deep discounts on popular items post-Christmas.
Now that the Christmas holiday is over, the rush of “returns season” begins. Major retailers are offering some deep discounts on popular items post-Christmas.
Fiat Chrysler recalls nearly 1.8 million trucks for shifter problem
Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 1.8 million Ram trucks mainly in North America because they can be shifted out of park without the driver's foot on the brake or possibly without the key in the ignition. The recall is mainly in North America and largely covers heavy-duty trucks. All have shifters on the steering column.
Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 1.8 million Ram trucks mainly in North America because they can be shifted out of park without the driver's foot on the brake or possibly without the key in the ignition. The recall is mainly in North America and largely covers heavy-duty trucks. All have shifters on the steering column.
How to return almost anything without a receipt
For people who meticulously organize and catalog their receipts, returning merchandise is no problem. But for the rest of us, it's a huge pain in the pocketbook.
For people who meticulously organize and catalog their receipts, returning merchandise is no problem. But for the rest of us, it's a huge pain in the pocketbook.
Home stretch this weekend for last-minute Christmas shoppers
With the Christmas weekend here, holiday shoppers are out in full force. Shoppers by the dozens are hitting up the major stores still open.
With the Christmas weekend here, holiday shoppers are out in full force. Shoppers by the dozens are hitting up the major stores still open.
Redskins tickets for final home game of season going for $5
The Washington Redskins will play their final home game of the 2017 season against the Denver Broncos on Christmas Eve. With the game not mattering much in the standings other than helping decide where the team will pick in the NFL Draft next year, tickets are unsurprisingly going for the same price as a McDonald’s McPick 2 deal.
The Washington Redskins will play their final home game of the 2017 season against the Denver Broncos on Christmas Eve. With the game not mattering much in the standings other than helping decide where the team will pick in the NFL Draft next year, tickets are unsurprisingly going for the same price as a McDonald’s McPick 2 deal.
Papa John's founder exiting as CEO weeks after NFL comments
Papa John's founder John Schnatter will step down as CEO next month, about two months after he criticized the NFL leadership over national anthem protests by players — comments for which the company later apologized.
Papa John's founder John Schnatter will step down as CEO next month, about two months after he criticized the NFL leadership over national anthem protests by players — comments for which the company later apologized.
$1,000 t-shirt dress available from Nordstrom.com
Anyone still searching the internet for that perfect gift may be interested to know an extra long, plain white t-shirt can be purchased from Nordstrom.com for $1,014 (marked down from $1,450) - and you may be able to get it by Christmas Eve.
Anyone still searching the internet for that perfect gift may be interested to know an extra long, plain white t-shirt can be purchased from Nordstrom.com for $1,014 (marked down from $1,450) - and you may be able to get it by Christmas Eve.
Package thieves capitalizing on holiday season rush
Now that the holiday season is here, it's not uncommon to regularly have a box on your doorstep -- but with packages, thieves are also lurking around the corner to swipe the goods.
Now that the holiday season is here, it's not uncommon to regularly have a box on your doorstep -- but with packages, thieves are also lurking around the corner to swipe the goods.
As GOP tax plan passes in Congress, taxpayers rushing to prepay property taxes for 2018
On the heels of the passage of the Republican tax bill, tax offices are being flooded with people trying to pay their property taxes early. It is a move to try and avoid the loss of state and local tax deductions for 2018.
On the heels of the passage of the Republican tax bill, tax offices are being flooded with people trying to pay their property taxes early. It is a move to try and avoid the loss of state and local tax deductions for 2018.
220 people on Royal Caribbean cruise ship sick with stomach virus
Royal Caribbean said Saturday that 220 people on board one of its Caribbean cruise ships fell ill with a stomach virus during its voyage.
Royal Caribbean said Saturday that 220 people on board one of its Caribbean cruise ships fell ill with a stomach virus during its voyage.
TIP BOMBERS STRIKE AGAIN: Virginia server surprised with massive $1,010 tip
It’s an annual holiday tradition that has now been pulled off for the 14th straight year. This year, a group of strangers known as “tip bombers” gave a surprise to remember to a Virginia woman whose life hasn't been so easy over the past two years.
It’s an annual holiday tradition that has now been pulled off for the 14th straight year. This year, a group of strangers known as “tip bombers” gave a surprise to remember to a Virginia woman whose life hasn't been so easy over the past two years.
Netflix users watched more than 140 million hours per day
We watched a lot of Netflix this year.
We watched a lot of Netflix this year.
Legendary NYC guitar shop closes after 53 years
From Prince to Bob Dylan to Eric Clapton. They have all come through a famed New York City guitar store. But like most of the city's family run businesses, it will just become a part of history.
From Prince to Bob Dylan to Eric Clapton. They have all come through a famed New York City guitar store. But like most of the city's family run businesses, it will just become a part of history.
Digital currency Bitcoin gaining relevancy with soaring values
An online currency called Bitcoin is making headlines lately. But what is it?
An online currency called Bitcoin is making headlines lately. But what is it?
Silver sprinkles are not edible, FDA says
There’s likely been many a holiday gathering where you’ve taken a bite of an alluring cookie, only to wonder if the bead-like sprinkles crunching around in your mouth are actually safe to eat. Apparently, the ubiquitous silver sprinkles have been vexing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for years, the Huffington Post reported on Dec. 8.
There’s likely been many a holiday gathering where you’ve taken a bite of an alluring cookie, only to wonder if the bead-like sprinkles crunching around in your mouth are actually safe to eat. Apparently, the ubiquitous silver sprinkles have been vexing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for years, the Huffington Post reported on Dec. 8.