New Scents to Brighten Your Day

Giant companies that study us in hopes of unearthing insights that can help them sell more potato chips, laundry detergent, and lipstick have reached ...

Childhood Love of Mail Replaced with Adult Fear of Mail

As 29-year-old Neha Wright checked her mailbox and brought in the latest batch of bills, she realized the moment had finally arrived: Her childhood love ...

The Five Best Toys of All Time

As Christmas approaches, too many parents will be competing to track down and purchase the latest and greatest toy that their child has set their heart ...

43% Use Plastic for Emergencies

The number of Americans carrying a credit card balance is climbing, with many using their credit to cover unexpected or emergency expenses, a new Bankrate ...

Woman Charged $1,000 for Sandwich

When Letitia Bishop ordered three Subway sandwiches at her local gas station, she probably expected a four-figure receipt – as long as the last ...

Wendy's Retracts Surge Pricing Following Outrage

For years, Wendy’s has been known to be astute in its use of social media to bolster its brand. But recently the company was caught flat-footed, ...

25% Of Americans Have Holiday Debt from Last Year

For some shoppers, the upcoming holiday season may lead to piling on more debt. About 25% of Americans are still paying off holiday debt from 2022, according ...

‘Drip Pricing’ Hides Real Cost of Products

Add-on fees are driving consumers crazy. From restaurants and hotels to concerts and food delivery, we are increasingly shown a low price online, only ...

Why Your Bible Was Made in China

Should consumers who worry about the origins of their clothing, coffee, and chocolate focus on a more spiritual item: the Bible? Chances are good that ...

Historic Rise in Debt Among Younger Adults

A Wall Street Journal article begins with this story about the increased debt load many Americans are carrying:

Danielle Smith and her family thought they ...