Consumer

It can be very exciting to receive an email, direct-mail letter or phone call letting you know you’ve won a "free cruise" or an "all-expenses-paid-vacation to a tropical island."

The Biden administration will propose a new rule to ban credit score companies from considering medical debt when they compile Americans' credit reports.

Ice cream lovers may melt over Kroger's summer solstice promotion as the grocer plans to give away 45,000 pints of its store-brand product on Thursday, June 20, 2024.

On National Donut Day 2024, here's a look at some of the places around the country where a person can save some dough on the purchase of a donut.

IKEA is looking to hire 10 real-life, paid employees for its virtual store in the video game Roblox. "The Co-Worker Game" on the platform will launch June 24.

Costco Wholesale's third quarter revenue figures topped analysts' expectations amid strong sales of groceries and discretionary items as cash-strapped consumers searched for deals.

The rising national debt is projected to slow American households' income growth, with higher levels of debt shaving off about one-third of those gains, a new report finds.

Capital One and Walmart announced the end of their exclusive consumer credit card partnership that began in 2019, though cardholders can continue to use their cards and earn rewards.

A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that higher debt household debt levels with elevated interest rates have created more financial stress for borrowers.

Prochain Capital President David Tawil said popular brands are feeling the effects of consumers shifting away from high costs, echoing a Wall Street Journal report.

U.S. consumer sentiment declined in April while Americans' inflation expectations increased as rising prices continue to take a toll on household budgets.

A new poll from AARP found 70% Americans age 50 and over are worried that prices will rise at a faster pace than their income as persistent inflation continues to batter household budgets.

Economic experts are blaming President Biden's massive stimulus spending package for the continued rate of inflation, even as the White House points to other factors.

President Biden claimed Wednesday that inflation was "skyrocketing" when he took office despite federal data showing that consumer prices remained low at the time.

The Federal Communications Commission's new rules require internet providers to display broadband nutrition labels to help consumers understand the features and costs of a given plan.

The price of Easter essentials, including eggs and candy, remains at near-historic highs as millions of Americans plan to gather with their families.

Sephora's Beauty Insider is a loyalty program offering rewards to customers. The program also offers exclusive promotions and early bird access to sales.

AT&T has yet to say anything about a reported service outage impacting tens of thousands of customers nationwide Thursday morning.

Build-A-Bear Workshop has left some people scratching their heads with an "After Dark" collection of 18-or-older stuffed animals for Valentine's Day.

Sinapore-based Brilliant Labs unveiled its new "Frame" augmented reality glasses product, which comes with a suite of AI-powered features, including realtime web search.