Thanksgiving meal costs show mixed bag due to retail deals and supply issues
Despite a predicted rise in wholesale turkey costs due to low flock numbers and bird flu, many stores are offering discounted or free turkeys, though consumers should expect significantly higher prices—up to 60%—on numerous side dish ingredients like cranberry sauce and veggie trays.
Despite a predicted rise in wholesale turkey costs due to low flock numbers and bird flu, many stores are offering discounted or free turkeys, though consumers should expect significantly higher prices—up to 60%—on numerous side dish ingredients like cranberry sauce and veggie trays.
When do stores open on Black Friday this year?
Shoppers can get an early start on searching for deals on popular items as major retailers release their store hours for one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year.
Shoppers can get an early start on searching for deals on popular items as major retailers release their store hours for one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year.
Over 40,000 bottles of Walgreens nasal spray recalled due to bacteria contamination, FDA says
The affected nasal spray products were sold at Walgreens stores nationwide. Here’s what you need to know.
The affected nasal spray products were sold at Walgreens stores nationwide. Here’s what you need to know.
Children's pajamas sold on Amazon recalled over possible injury, burn hazard
Some sets of children’s pajamas sold on Amazon have been recalled for violating safety sleepwear standards.
Some sets of children’s pajamas sold on Amazon have been recalled for violating safety sleepwear standards.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Homeowners insurance costs could spike over next 2 years
Homeowners could see insurance premiums jump another 16% over the next two years due to an uptick in natural disasters and rebuilding costs.
Homeowners could see insurance premiums jump another 16% over the next two years due to an uptick in natural disasters and rebuilding costs.
Over 18,000 fuel bottles recalled due to flash fire hazard
The recalled ethanol fuel bottles are used for tabletop fire pits, fireplaces, stoves, and burners.
The recalled ethanol fuel bottles are used for tabletop fire pits, fireplaces, stoves, and burners.
Dressers sold on Amazon recalled due to tip-over, injury risk, CPSC says
The recalled dressers come in multiple colors including pink and rustic brown and were sold on Amazon between July and October this year.
The recalled dressers come in multiple colors including pink and rustic brown and were sold on Amazon between July and October this year.
Check your refrigerator - Boar’s Head pecorino romano cheese recalled
A recall has been issued for two Boar’s Head romano cheese products due to possible listeria contamination.
A recall has been issued for two Boar’s Head romano cheese products due to possible listeria contamination.
‘Home Alone 2’: Kevin’s NYC trip would cost this much in 2025
With the expensive Plaza Hotel stay and room service, here’s how much Kevin’s “Home Alone 2" New York adventure would cost in 2025.
With the expensive Plaza Hotel stay and room service, here’s how much Kevin’s “Home Alone 2" New York adventure would cost in 2025.
Thanksgiving dinner 2025: How much you can save using store-brand items
Wells Fargo's 2025 Thanksgiving report estimated a dinner for 10 people that consists of an all private-label (store-brand) menu comes in at $80, while an all national name-brand menu totals $95.
Wells Fargo's 2025 Thanksgiving report estimated a dinner for 10 people that consists of an all private-label (store-brand) menu comes in at $80, while an all national name-brand menu totals $95.
Butterball Turkey Talk-Line ready to help holiday cooks
Whether you're a seasoned holiday cook or hosting for the first time, the team at Butterball is a phone call away to answer any questions you have as you prepare your feast.
Whether you're a seasoned holiday cook or hosting for the first time, the team at Butterball is a phone call away to answer any questions you have as you prepare your feast.
Stores that are open and closed on Thanksgiving this year
From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.
From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.
Over 9,000 children's folding towers recalled due to fall hazard
Owners of these towers are urged to stop using them and to keep the product out of the reach of children.
Owners of these towers are urged to stop using them and to keep the product out of the reach of children.
AliExpress recalls strollers over serious injury from fall risk
The recalled strollers were sold between 2024 and 2025. Here's what you need to know.
The recalled strollers were sold between 2024 and 2025. Here's what you need to know.
Frying a turkey this Thanksgiving? Don’t let your feast turn into a fiasco - follow these safety tips!
Deep-fried turkey may taste amazing – but it’s also Thanksgiving’s biggest fire hazard. Here’s how to fry safely and avoid turning dinner into a disaster.
Deep-fried turkey may taste amazing – but it’s also Thanksgiving’s biggest fire hazard. Here’s how to fry safely and avoid turning dinner into a disaster.
Beef prices are close to record highs — but Americans aren’t cutting back
Beef prices continue to climb, and economist say demand is helping drive those prices even higher.
Beef prices continue to climb, and economist say demand is helping drive those prices even higher.
ByHeart formula may have sickened other babies months before botulism outbreak
Parents whose babies were sickened with botulism some nine months before the current outbreak linked to ByHeart formula are demanding answers.
Parents whose babies were sickened with botulism some nine months before the current outbreak linked to ByHeart formula are demanding answers.
New car prices soar to historic high as buyers face mounting sticker shock
Average monthly payments climbed to $766 as interest rates remain elevated for auto loans.
Average monthly payments climbed to $766 as interest rates remain elevated for auto loans.
Thanksgiving feast 2025: How much will this year’s meal cost?
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.