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50-Year Mortgage Cuts Payments but Doubles Total Interest

The idea of a 50-year mortgage has been floated, pitching it as a way to make homeownership more affordable. But a closer look at...

Southern California airport passenger decline marks first drop since 2021

Passenger traffic at major Southern California airports fell year over year in September 2024, marking the first decline since 2021, when the pandemic’s early...

Grocery Price Inflation Pushes Consumers Toward Budget Shopping

Grocery price inflation is prompting consumers to adopt new savings habits as food costs continue to rise. As grocery price inflation persists, many shoppers...

Oven Cleaning Ranked Most Hated Chore by 44% of Adults

A new survey found that oven cleaning is the household task adults most want to avoid, even during holidays when many finally have time...

Infant Formula Recall After Potential Botulinum Toxin-Producing Bacteria Found

An infant formula recall has been issued after testing found bacteria capable of producing a nerve toxin in products distributed nationwide under the ByHeart...

California Home Affordability Worsens Despite $41 Average Wage

Even with one of the nation’s highest pay levels, California home affordability remains out of reach for many buyers. New figures show the average...

Target Thanksgiving dinner deal: $20 set for four

Target has launched a budget-friendly Thanksgiving dinner deal priced under $20, joining Walmart, Amazon, and Aldi in a growing holiday price war. The set...

Hyundai, Kia Cars Still Top U.S. Theft List in 2025

Hyundai Kia car theft trends persist as Hyundai and Kia models remain the most stolen vehicles in the United States, even as overall auto...

Amazon Launches $25 Thanksgiving Meal Kit for Five

Amazon is offering a budget-friendly Amazon Thanksgiving meal priced at $25 for a family of five, aiming to help consumers celebrate the holiday without...

Plug-in Solar Panels Surge as Affordable Alternative to Rooftop Systems

A growing number of American households are turning to plug-in solar panels—compact, easy-to-install systems that generate electricity simply by plugging into a wall outlet....