FTC issues warning over scam calls that promise to erase or lower debt
The Federal Trade Commission warns that unsolicited offers for debt relief or to lower your credit card interest rate are almost always scams.
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The Federal Trade Commission warns that unsolicited offers for debt relief or to lower your credit card interest rate are almost always scams.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Consumer experts say some solutions are simpler and more accessible than people may realize.
When businesses shut down, gift card holders are often out of luck. Here's what consumers should know.
Drivers fueling up in Philadelphia on Thursday said the rising prices are hitting them hard. Reporter Dan Snyder has the latest prices and reaction from drivers.
The National Financial Educators Council estimates Americans lost close to $1,000 in 2025 because of gaps in financial knowledge.
The National Financial Educators Council estimates Americans lost hundreds of dollars in 2025 because of gaps in financial knowledge. Experts say those losses can mean the difference between building savings and falling deeper into debt.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's plan to text drivers about unpaid tolls is raising scam concerns. Here's how to protect yourself.
A splurge or shopping spree may sound tempting, but financial experts say treating your tax refund as a tool rather than a bonus can pay off long after the money is spent.
With the average tax refund topping more than $3,300 this filing season, many Americans are facing the same question: What's the smartest way to spend it? A big splurge or shopping spree may sound tempting, but financial experts say treating that check as a tool rather than a bonus can pay off long after the money is spent.
Lululemon is facing a new investigation over the alleged use of the so-called "forever chemicals" known as PFAs in some of its products.
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
Certified financial planner Regina McCann Hess says kids begin learning about money long before parents realize it.
Consumer advocates say store loyalty reward programs may come with a hidden cost: your personal data.
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
Dr. Wendy De La Rosa, an assistant professor at the Wharton School, has four tips to be smarter about your finances.
The average household spends about $70 a month on streaming services, according to Deloitte. If you're looking to cut back, consumer advocates say start with "streaming spring cleaning."
Consumer advocates say fans should be cautious about where they buy, how they pay and whether the tickets are legitimate.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
Thousands of Facebook and Instagram users across the country say their accounts were suddenly locked after being accused of the same serious violation.
AI can be a starting point for tax prep but can also put your refund at risk, says Mike Valenti, tax director at Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors.
Gas prices are climbing, and industry experts say the higher costs caused by the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran are rippling through the supply chain. That could mean higher prices for food, medical supplies and more.
A new report reveals a troubling picture of how unprepared many Americans are for retirement.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
A hole-by-hole description of Aronimink Golf Club in Delaware County, site of the 108th PGA Championship.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A man died after his ATV crashed into an Uber carrying multiple passengers, Philadelphia police say.
The owner of New York Bagels in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood said the shop was scheduled to reopen on Mother's Day following a gas explosion in March.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
A hole-by-hole description of Aronimink Golf Club in Delaware County, site of the 108th PGA Championship.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
Anna Jarvis was living in Philadelphia when she started the first Mother's Day celebration in 1908, in honor of her late mother.
A man died after his ATV crashed into an Uber carrying multiple passengers, Philadelphia police say.
An estimated 200,000 people are expected to attend the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
A hole-by-hole description of Aronimink Golf Club in Delaware County, site of the 108th PGA Championship.
A man died after his ATV crashed into an Uber carrying multiple passengers, Philadelphia police say.
The owner of New York Bagels in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood said the shop was scheduled to reopen on Mother's Day following a gas explosion in March.
This year's event raised $16 million for autism research and care, and since it began the event has raised a total of over $50 million.
Middle school students lit up the Philadelphia skyline Friday night with video games they designed themselves.
Grief and support continue to pour into the Gloucester County community after a 7-year-old boy was struck and killed by a school bus on Friday.
A child died after being hit by a school bus in Greenwich Township, New Jersey, Friday afternoon, police said.
Resistance to data centers has been building over concerns about power and water usage, as well as neighborhood character.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has activated its 24/7 emergency center in Atlanta to monitor the recent deadly hantavirus outbreak onboard the MV Hondius.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Philadelphia church leaders are encouraging Black women to participate in a groundbreaking health study.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
A hole-by-hole description of Aronimink Golf Club in Delaware County, site of the 108th PGA Championship.
Alec Bohm homered twice, doubled and drove in four runs in his return from a two-game benching to lift the Phillies over the Rockies.
The Flyers have been eliminated from the playoffs after a 3-2 Game 4 loss in overtime by the Hurricanes.
The Phillies lost to the Rockies 9-7 in 11 innings Friday in South Philadelphia.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Stein Your Florist Co. in Mayfair is preparing for a busy day as shoppers pick up blooms and bouquets for Mother's Day. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland stopped by the store as shoppers lined up to buy arrangements for the moms and mother figures in their lives.
A suspect was arrested after a barricade situation at a Wawa in Wilmington, Delaware. Delaware State Police said troopers responded to the store on Limestone Road for a report of a person with a possible weapon around 9 p.m. Saturday.
Does your cat purr then they're content? They might be purring for another reason. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson breaks down what your feline friends might be trying to tell you in this week's Pet Project.
It'll be a beautiful day to celebrate mom with high temperatures near 80 degrees and mostly sunny skies. There's a chance for an afternoon shower or storm ahead of a significant cool-down on Monday.
Sunday will start with some patchy fog and clouds, then turn partly to mostly sunny. Andrew Kozak has the foreceast.