Consumers are expected to spend more this holiday season

Ready for some holiday shopping? The average consumer is expected to buy more this year. An early holiday shopping report is forecasting a moderate increase in retail sales, as consumers ... Read More

Family Kingdom Amusement Park

A must for families visiting Myrtle Beach, the Family Kingdom Amusement ... park is relatively budget-friendly. Entrance to the park is free, but if you want to take a spin on any of its rides ... Read More

Proposed amusement park in Peoria would feature go-karts, mini golf and super slide

Go-karts, mini golf, a climbing gym, obstacle course, super slide and an inflatable attraction are all proposed components of the amusement park, which would sit on a 9-acre plot of land just off of ... Read More

'Buy now, pay later' can help fund your next trip but here's what you need to know about these loans

These point-of-sale loans are seductive to consumers who don't want to ... within your budget, be wary of a POS loan and read the fine print beforehand to determine how much you'll end up paying ... Read More

Consumer Alert: Do you have a will? Here’s why you need one

Your last will and testament. How do you want your ... click here for Nerd Wallet’s recommendations for the best online services to make a will. If you have an idea for a consumer investigation ... Read More

International students look back on a summer spent at Arnolds Park Amusement Park

But first, they reminisce summer memories of their own. “Working in the amusement park ... here and can get homesick,” says Ginelle Thompson, a student from Jamaica. “After work we would go ... Read More

CBS News price tracker shows how much food, gas, utility and housing costs are rising

As consumers cope with lingering inflation, CBS News is tracking the change in prices of everyday household expenses — from food at the grocery store to utilities and even rent — across the ... Read More

For Your Amusement

The title of the puzzle, “For Your Amusement,” is brilliantly apt and ... 45D. The wordplay here is sublime. An [Oil platform?] isn’t a rig (terrifying), it’s an EASEL. Read More

Kroger-Albertsons merger trial starts. Here's what to know.

Where Americans shop — and how much they pay — for groceries ... merger are scheduled to start in September. Here's how the merger could impact consumers and grocery costs, and why the feds ... Read More

Consumer Reports: Tips for summer hair care

HAIR HAPPY IN THE SUN. WHEN IT COMES TO KEEPING YOUR CHILD’S HAIR HEALTHY, THIS SUMMER, HYDRATION IS KEY. YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE THEY’RE DOING THE HYDRATION TREATMENT EVERY WEEK, JUST AS THE ... Read More

When your child doesn’t want to go to school: They might not be playing hooky. It could be ‘school refusal’

You’ll be late ... “Those crises impact your willingness to get up and go and go to school” and make it hard to do the things that teenagers want to do, Nicastro said, adding that ... Read More

Should You Get an Extended Warranty for Your Car?

They want protection. Vehicle service contracts, often referred to as extended warranties, are a tempting option for consumers who buy a used car or for those who want to extend the bumper-to ... Read More