These retailers are closing stores in 2025

Major retailers are shutting down stores nationwide next year as the companies try to adjust their business operations and slash costs amid changes in the industry.

FDA raises Costco egg recall to highest risk level over salmonella fears

The FDA issued the highest level of risk of Category 1 to a recall concerning eggs sold at Costco that could be contaminated with salmonella.

In-person shopping makes comeback amid record-spending holiday season

Total holiday spending this year is expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year, according to the National Retail Federation.

Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, Bank of America face federal lawsuit over Zelle payment fraud

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the banks failed to protect hundreds of thousands of consumers from rampant fraud on the popular payments network Zelle.

Wanna get away? See the top vacation home markets of the year

Several locales offer consumers quality options when it comes to finding the ideal vacation home, and here’s the community that topped this year’s list.

Big Lots to start holding 'Going out of Business' sales at remaining locations

Big Lots announced it will likely not complete its purchase agreement to sell off its assets as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and is holding Going Out Of Business sales now.

Workers at San Francisco Amazon warehouse join nationwide strike

With less than a week to go before Christmas, thousands of Amazon workers organized under the Teamsters union went on strike early Thursday morning after the company's "repeated refusal to follow the law and bargain." That includes a warehouse in San Francisco.

Two realities in SF: Ghost malls and bustling shopping centers

Crocker Galleria on Post Street in downtown San Francisco is all decked out for the holidays. But there are few shoppers, if anyone, in sight at the long-vacant mall. Stonestown Galleria, by contrast, was busy with shoppers, particularly in the parking lot and at its many eateries. 

Bay Area stores open and closed on Christmas Day

Many Bay Area stores are open on Christmas Eve, and those open on Christmas Day will close early. Here's a comprehensive list of retailers' 2024 holiday hours.

Christmas gift spending per child by state

Want to know how your Christmas gift budget stacks up? Here’s a look at survey results showing how much parents across the country expect to spend per child this year.

US home sales poised to increase in 2025, but only if rates cooperate, Zillow says

A potential improvement in mortgage rates could result in more opportunities for consumers to find affordable homes on the market, a new report finds.

Here's the median net worth of homeowners vs. renters

Homeownership is often viewed as a primary way to build wealth in the U.S., particularly for low- to moderate-income households.

Personal finance expert breaks down the No. 1 rule on the road to becoming a millionaire

"The Ramsey Show's" Rachel Cruze explains why getting ahead on retirement savings, making the most of your company's 401(k) plan and not delaying Roth IRAs can lead to millionaire status.