Medical debt banned from appearing on credit reports in new Biden administration rule

Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on consumer credit reports, which can result in people being blocked mortgages and car loans. Here's what to know about the newly-announced rule.

Trader Joe's opening new locations in Maryland, DC

Trader Joe’s is expected to open twelve more stores in the coming year – and two will be in the DMV area. 

These were the most expensive homes sold in 2024, according to Redfin

The U.S. real estate market has another year in the books after 2024 came to a close, and Redfin identified homes that had the heftiest sale prices last year.

Broccoli sold at Walmart recalled for listeria risk

Bags of ready-to-eat broccoli florets have been recalled in 20 U.S. states over listeria concerns. Here's what to know.

Here are the cities where renters stay put the longest: Report

Baby boomers tended to stay in one place the longest compared to Gen Z renters who on average live in one spot for less than a year.

Walmart's Birkin bag look-alike goes viral

A Hermes Birkin look-alike is being sold at Walmart for a fraction of the price, and the internet has gone a bit crazy over it. 

Big Lots strikes deal save hundreds of stores from closing

Big Lots Inc. struck a deal to save hundred of stores from closing after filing for bankruptcy in September. 

The biggest car recalls of 2024: See if yours is on the list

From Ford SUVs to Honda sedans, this year’s biggest auto recalls impacted a collective 8.65 million vehicles. Here’s how to see if yours is on the list.

Pet food recalled over bird flu contamination, house cat dead

A national recall was issued after an Oregon cat died from eating raw pet food contaminated with the bird flu.

FDA raises Costco egg recall to highest risk level over salmonella fears

The FDA issued the highest level of risk of Category 1 to a recall concerning eggs sold at Costco that could be contaminated with salmonella.

In-person shopping makes comeback amid record-spending holiday season

Total holiday spending this year is expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year, according to the National Retail Federation.