What's a safe car for teen drivers? Here's an authoritative, no-hype, no-ads list
Consumer Reports and insurers have 45 suggestions for used and new cars that offer good crash protection and are suitable for teen drivers.
James R. Hood
Robinhood lets AI agents trade stocks and make purchases for consumers
Consumer advocates warn the technology could create new fraud, error and overspending risks
Big-box retailers chase the tariff refund pot
Spring housing market anemic, gas prices could hit $5 nationwide
How do you build an emergency fund in inflationary times?
It's not easy but it can be done, and now's the time to do it
Security deposit ‘alternatives’ may leave renters paying more — with fewer protections
A new report warns that security deposit “alternative” products can cost tenants more than traditional deposits while stripping away key legal protections
Walmart says it has to raise prices, and that customers are tapping out
Both low- and high-income customers are spending more carefully as consumer confidence falls on war news and rising energy costs
National Recall Roundup, May 25
Hyundai expands one recall, adds another