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Candy to top Easter purchases as Americans projected to spend near-record $23.6B
Americans are expected to spend a near-record $23.6 billion on Easter in 2025. That’s shy of the all-time high of $24 billion recorded in 2023.
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Starbucks sets new dress code for baristas focused on ‘iconic' detail
Starbucks will “evolve” its dress code for baristas beginning next month centered around a clothing item the coffee chain says “has always been a special part of what makes us unique.”
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Starbucks sets new dress code for baristas focused on ‘iconic' detail
Starbucks will “evolve” its dress code centered around a clothing item the coffee chain says “has always been a special part of what makes us unique.”
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Egg prices reach new record high despite bird flu slowing, Trump's prediction
U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record high of $6.23 per dozen despite no egg farms having bird flu outbreaks.
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Consumer confidence in where the economy is headed hits 12-year low
Consumer confidence dimmed further in March as the view of future conditions fell to the lowest level in more than a decade.
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How to stop robocalls and spam texts once and for all
News4 and Consumer Reports have new advice on how to stop annoying robocalls and avoid becoming a fraud victim.
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Owe the IRS this tax season? You have options, experts advise
If you recently filed your taxes and discovered you owe the IRS, take a deep breath even if you owe thousands, Consumer Reports experts say.
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Do you owe on your tax bill? Here's what you can do.
If you recently filed taxes and discovered you owe this year, you still have some options and a few weeks to make a plan before the April 15 deadline.
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What you need to know about ‘right-to-repair' laws
Right-to-repair laws protect your ability to choose where to get your electronics or car repaired without having to go to the original manufacturer. Here’s what you need to know.
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The right-to-repair movement is growing as wins stack up
Laws protecting consumers’ ability to seek out independent repairs for their appliances are spreading across the United States.
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Bird flu causes CBP egg scramble at the US-Mexico border
Many families have been having a tough time finding affordable eggs at the grocery store. Now, federal officials say they’re intercepting a growing number of eggs at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Starbucks adds new limitations to its app
To reduce wait times, Starbucks has cut the maximum number of items customers can order via the app, from 15 to 12.
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A global coffee price spike is about to drip into your mug
Climate impacts can increase the prevalence of diseases in coffee crops, reducing overall yields for farmers. Studies have shown that the arabica bean is particularly vulnerable to climate change.
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How much for a dozen? Eggs hit record high, prices likely to keep climbing
Egg prices hit a record high as the U.S. contends with an ongoing bird flu outbreak. Here’s how much a dozen Grade A eggs costs.
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As egg prices soar, grocers like Trader Joe's limit how many cartons customers can buy
Not only are eggs expensive because of the ongoing bird flu outbreak. Now they are sometimes hard to find.
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Trump official orders consumer protection agency to stop work
The Trump administration has ordered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop nearly all its work, effectively shutting down the agency that was created to protect consumers after the 2008 financial crisis and subprime mortgage-lending scandal.
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Scam calls from ‘Jessica': Experts warn consumers about what to do
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning to consumers on Thursday following the growing prominence of a potential phone scam — many involving calls from someone named Jessica.
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Trump's second term could mean the downfall of the FDIC, CFPB: Here's what that means for consumers
Here’s what experts say about the possible closure of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Hanging out at Starbucks will cost you as company reverses its open-door policy
If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you’re going to have to buy something. Starbucks on Monday said it was reversing a long-standing policy that invited everyone into its stores.
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Consumer Reports ranks best car brands
What are the best car brands on the road? With auto prices still at or near record-high, Consumer Reports and auto engineer experts put brands to the test and listed the best. NBC 5 Responds investigator PJ Randhawa reports.