Insurance
How to spot a copay accumulator before choosing a plan
A copay card can save you money at the pharmacy check-out but can cost you down the road.
The Editors
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Money
Oil slides again but gas and jet fuel don't
The economic picture is mixed. Some prices are going down, others remain fixed and interest rates could go higher.
Money
Walmart trims prices as Trump seizes credit
The country's largest grocer slashed prices on some popular items.
Recalls
Summer of recalls: Ford, Honda, Stellantis and infant formula
Cars, infant formula, baby wipes among the spate of recalls in recent months
Insurance
Affordable Care Act enrollment falls by 3 million as premiums double
Families dropping out of Affordable Care Act as premiums rise; what can you do to keep healthcare coverage?
Recalls
National Safety Recalls - July 5
Metal grill brushes can cause serious problems if they detach and stick to food. 1.7 million recalled.
AI/Privacy
Privacy Watch: How to reduce your data-broker footprint
There's no such thing as complete privacy but there are ways to lock down some of your crucial information
Recalls
National Safety Recalls - July 3
The latest new and still-active recalls from federal safety agencies
Consumer Protection
FTC: Hopper to pay $35 million over alleged hidden travel fees and deceptive pricing
Regulators allege Hopper promised "no hidden fees" while automatically adding optional charges for tips and VIP customer support unless consumers found and deselected them.
Money
Beef stays red-hot for the cookout
There's no quick way to rebuild beef herds, ranchers warn
Money
June payrolls miss badly; unemployment rate 4.2 percent
A slump in the labor force participation rate has economists worried.
Money
FTC wins $6.5 million order against payment processor accused of helping scammers
The FTC says Cliq, formerly known as Cardflex, processed hundreds of millions of dollars in transactions for high-risk merchants, including some on Mastercard’s MATCH list.