Are Florida homeowners required to disclose past flood damage when selling a house?

Flooding from Hurricane Ian left almost everything that Polly Joy owned in ruins. When she bought her home in 1995, she says she was never told about any flood risk.

Another month of solid US hiring suggests more big Fed hikes

America’s employers slowed their hiring in September but still added 263,000 jobs, a solid figure that will likely keep the Federal Reserve on pace to keep raising interest rates aggressively to fight persistently high inflation.

How to appeal a decision by FEMA for storm assistance

Victims of Hurricane Ian who have applied for assistance from FEMA may be denied help, but FEMA does have a process to appeal decisions on ineligibility.

Requested a late-filing tax extension? The deadline is looming closer

The IRS is urging Americans who received a late-filing extension to submit their 2021 tax returns before the Oct. 17 deadline.

Tupperware selling at Target stores nationwide

Tupperware Brands Corp. CEO Miguel Fernandez announced Monday that Target is now selling its popular food storage containers. 

Free samples return to Trader Joe's, customers rejoice

From the pre-pandemic days, Trader Joe's has started to bring back free samples at many of its stores.

Christmas tree growers in US predict stocked supply this year, but with higher prices

Like most consumer goods this year, Christmas tree growers in the survey said wholesale prices are likely to increase a bit in 2022 — citing a jump in their own input costs.

Goodwill stores take thrifting online for shoppers

Goodwill’s new online store opens as soaring inflation is compelling shoppers to look for bargains.

Baby formula shortage: US to allow long-term foreign imports to prevent repeat

For decades, the U.S. formula industry has been dominated by a handful of companies, excluding similar products from overseas. A new plan will change that.

Florida insurers temporarily blocked from dropping policies

Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier on Wednesday issued an emergency order that will temporarily prevent property insurers from dropping customers in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

Over 87K pounds of meat recalled over listeria concerns

Behrmann Meat and Processing's various ready-to-eat meat products have been recalled, produced between July 7, 2022, to Sept. 9, 2022.

Hefty announces pumpkin spice-scented garbage bags

Ever wanted your garbage to smell like fall? Well, Hefty is here to make all your pumpkin spice-scented dreams come true.

McDonald’s to add adult Happy Meals to the menu

The fast-food chain partnered with The Cactus Plant Flea Market to create the boxed meal with toy figurines.