Holiday donations to food banks and toy drives dwindle due to inflation: 'People pull back'
Food banks and toy drives in the U.S. are in need of holiday donations as many struggle to keep up with rising demand while inflation takes a toll on organizations and families.
Crunch Fitness gets ready for 'biggest quarter of the year': Ben Midgley
Crunch Fitness Franchise CEO Ben Midgley says March is the gym brand's most profitable month, and discusses the company's competitive advantages.
29% of US adults anticipate their finances worsening in coming year: survey
About 29% of U.S. adults indicated they anticipate their personal finances worsening in the coming year, according to a Bankrate.com survey released on Monday.
Nike sales may soar as discounts draw shoppers; margin squeeze looms
Nike weathers recession storm this holiday season. China's full court press on COVID could not keep Nike from a final quarter comeback before Christmas.
'Worst' holiday gift survey suggests people don’t like fruitcake, weight-loss items or Christmas ties
A new consumer survey from Wish identified 10 of the "worst" holiday gift ideas from people who claim to have given and received bad gifts. Here's what made the list.
Money expert Dave Ramsey's best tip for budgeting in a tight economy: ‘Slow down, use some wisdom here’
Financial expert Dave Ramsey tells U.S. consumers to "slow down a little bit, calm down" and "use some wisdom" when it comes to budgeting in a "tight, patchy" economy.
Dave Ramsey on the state of the consumer amid a 'patchy' economy
Ramsey Solutions founder Dave Ramsey encourages consumers to 'slow down and back up a little bit' in a 'tight' economy.
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals new routes for 2024 and 2025: 'Ultimate cruise vacation'
Norwegian Cruise Line announces its new sail itineraries for winter 2024, summer 2025 and winter 2025. Six ships will travel to the Greek Isles, the Caribbean, Alaska and more.
North Carolina teen wins $1M lottery while heading to 2nd job: 'Everyone was happy'
Dalton Radford, an 18-year-old man with two jobs won $1 million from a North Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off. Here's what he plans to do with his winnings.
Florida woman reportedly loses big bucks after alleged lottery scammer promises her $90K
A woman from Florida says a scammer fooled her into believing she was going to receive $90,000 from an Arizona lottery winner who won the Powerball. It reportedly cost her $11,000.
Airbnb cleaning fees to be displayed on app following user complaints: What to know
Airbnb is updating its booking platform to display total prices, including cleaning fees, which has been a source of contention for some travelers.
Celebrity chef David Burke gives tips and tricks for a cost-saving Thanksgiving
Celebrity chef and restauranteur David Burke discusses the impact of inflation on Thanksgiving and provides cooking tips and recipes for celebrating on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Losing Powerball tickets could earn a 'winning' $20-off coupon in JCPenney sweepstakes
Powerball players who still have their losing tickets have a chance at winning a JCPenney $20-off coupon, which will be given out to 20,000 lucky social media users.
Chinese lottery player reportedly wins $30M and hides jackpot from wife and children
A man in China anonymously claimed a grand prize from the Guangxi Welfare Lottery while in costume and he's reportedly keeping it a secret from his family, the lottery center reports.
Iconic horror film memorabilia hits auction block for Halloween
Heritage Auctions' Jay Carlson says the 'Halloween' beta VHS tape is the priciest horror item up for auction, worth more than $10,000.
How to up your chances of winning the lottery
With the Powerball jackpot climbing to $800 million, people who dream of winning might be wondering if there are ways to increase the odds of taking home the prize money.
Fintech tool DoubleCheck notifies you of insufficient funds before an overdraft fee is applied
DoubleCheck Solutions Executive Chairman and co-CEO Bill Amelio says the platform allows bank customers to have 'full transparency and control' of a bad situation.
Pet gift company paying dog 'chief fluff officer' up to $10K: Here's how to apply
Yappy.com, a pet gift company that makes personalized products and cards, is looking to hire a dog as a "chief fluff officer." The role will pay up to $10,000 for social media assignments.
Affluent splash out on premium drinks, pricey Birkin bags but clouds loom
Despite rising prices, demand for luxury goods soared,with some people taking advantage of the strong dollar to make purchases while on European vacations.
Application for student loan handout opens: FTC warns of potential scams
The FTC issued a consumer alert about student loan forgiveness scams after the Biden administration launches the student loan debt relief application on StudentAid.gov/DebtRelief.