Value of the stay-at-home parent: Study reveals time, cost required

Researchers analyzed the amount of time stay-at-home parents dedicate to the role and calculated what the cost of outsourcing their tasks would be in 80 cities.

Maryland lawmakers cracking down on third-party ticket vendors

Maryland lawmakers approved a bill last week that cracks down on predatory practices by third party ticket vendors. The bill seeks to protect consumers buying tickets on sites like Vivid Seats, StubHub and SeatGeek. 

Tracking the longest and shortest commute times by state

The average one-way commute for all Americans is about 27 minutes. But drivers in these 12 states spend longer in the car than that.

Verizon $100M settlement: Deadline looms to submit your claim

Eligible current and former Verizon customers have just a short amount of time left to claim a portion of a $100 million settlement.

New bill aims to tackle empty office spaces in Montgomery County

Montgomery County sounded an alarm Monday over the growing amount of vacant office space in Maryland’s largest jurisdiction. Now, local officials say they’re trying to do something about it.

Credit card delinquency rates hit worst level since 2012 in new Fed data

All stages of credit card delinquency — 30, 60 and 90 days past due — rose during the fourth quarter of 2023 to the highest level since 2012, when the Fed began tracking the data.

Target car seat trade-in event happening now – how to get your coupon

Target’s car seat trade-in event is happening now, giving families 20% off toward a new car seat, stroller, and more baby home gear.

The best food deals and freebies on Tax Day 2024

Tax Day brings food deals and freebies, catering to both those celebrating refunds and those seeking solace after paying taxes.

For the price of a home in LA, you could’ve bought a skyscraper in St. Louis

A recent sale of one of the tallest buildings in St. Louis fetched $3.6 million, a stark contrast to the regular sales of homes in LA for twice that amount, underscoring the tumultuous nature of the current real estate market in America.

This New Jersey town outranked all others as the best place to live

This northeastern community is appealing based on the job market, housing costs, and quality of schools. See what other cities made this year’s list.

Average long-term US mortgage rate hovers near 7%

The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.

Ford recalls nearly 43,000 vehicles over fuel leaks that increase fire risk

Ford Motor Co. is recalling tens of thousands of small SUVs over concerns cracked fuel injectors could leak, increasing the risk of sparking a fire in engines.

'Subscription creep': How much it's costing you and how to stop it

Managing the array of consumer options can be daunting as expenses grow, especially when subscriptions are forgotten; here are strategies to track surplus subscriptions.

DC man's social media post exposes credit card skimmer at popular Northwest Safeway

A D.C. man's social media post is serving as a reminder that credit card skimmers can be found just about anywhere. It's a renewed warning to shoppers — watch where you swipe.

March inflation breakdown: What prices are rising the fastest?

Here is a breakdown of where Americans are seeing prices rising and falling the fastest as they continue to wrestle with sticker shock.

New FCC rules require 'nutrition label' for high-speed internet plans

Starting April 10, the FCC's new rules require the largest internet service providers (ISPs) to display broadband disclosures in a nutrition label-style format at all points of sale, with smaller providers having until October 10 to implement the same.