See which retailers are changing their return policies for the holidays
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
3 signs that Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal is too good to be true
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, don't let your search for sales turn you into a scam victim. Here are three things to check.
Sales worth shopping during Black Friday week, and the ones to skip
Shopping experts say now's the time to take advantage of sales on items like small appliances and tech, but not every Black Friday deal will save you much money.
4 tips to avoid falling for fake AI-generated ads on social media
Experts warn scammers are increasingly using AI to generate ads on social media, which is making it harder to spot a fake.
Should you wait or shop now on early Black Friday deals?
Consumers' Checkbook executive editor Kevin Brasler warns that many Black Friday sales might not actually save you money.
Facebook, Instagram users say their accounts were wrongfully suspended
A Bucks County small business owner says Meta suspended her Facebook and Instagram accounts for one of its most serious violations, but she insists she did nothing wrong.
Would a 50-year mortgage be worth it?
President Trump floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage to make homeownership more affordable, but how would it work?
How to prepare and protect your finances for possible job loss
Layoffs are hitting Americans hard, with thousands losing their jobs. Here's how to prepare and protect your finances for a possible job loss.
What to know before opening store credit card this holiday season
With retail credit card rates averaging more than 30%, here's what to know before signing up for a store card this holiday season.
How to access help if you're impacted by the government shutdown
Nearly every federal worker is going without pay, and no clear timeline for when that next paycheck will arrive.
How to track and get best prices on flights for holiday travel
Fewer people say they plan to fly for the holidays because prices on flights are too expensive. Here's how to get the best deal.
Is that advertised sale price really a deal? Here's how to check.
We all love a good deal, but that sale price might not actually be saving you as much as you think.
ACA recipients exploring insurance options with premiums set to spike
Without a deal in Congress to end the shutdown and extend critical tax credits that helped many people afford their coverage, premiums are expected to skyrocket.
What another Fed rate cut could mean for borrowers, savers
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest-rate cut of 2025 Wednesday, lowering its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points.
Missing $4K tax payment sparks months-long mystery in Philadelphia
A missing property tax payment of more than $4,000 owed to the city of Philadelphia sparked a months-long mystery — until CBS News Philadelphia stepped in.