Expert warns consumers to stop avoiding their credit card debt

It can be easy to fall into the trap of not wanting to deal with your debt. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa speaks with Leslie Tayne about why you shouldn't ignore your debt. Read More

Surging auto insurance rates squeezing drivers, fueling inflation. What to know before you buy

Skyrocketing auto insurance and car ownership costs are hitting consumers where it hurts. Here are a few things you can do to keep the price down. Read More

Express files for bankruptcy, announces it will close more than 100 stores

The company said that it plans to close 95 Express locations (it operates more than 500 in the U.S.) and all of its UpWest locations with closing sales at those stores set to begin on April 23. Read More

Investment News: FTSE Hits All-Time High

Lucy Casteldine, the FCA’s director of consumer investments, said: “Any marketing for financial products must be fair, clear and not misleading so consumers ... on their investment behaviour. “A tiny ... Read More

AI-generated models could bring more diversity to the fashion industry — or leave it with less

Proponents say the growing use of AI in fashion modeling showcases diversity in all shapes and sizes, allowing consumers to make more tailored purchase decisions that in turn reduces fashion waste ... Read More

FTC Chair Lina Khan listens to Iowa farmers' concerns about fertilizer plant deal

FTC Chair Lina Khan heard from Iowa farmers Saturday who want her to investigate Koch Industries' plans to buy one of the state's largest fertilizer companies. Read More

Wayfair opening its first-ever physical furniture store. Here’s where to shop its flagship deals

Wayfair is launching its first brick-and-mortar store, clocking in at 150,000 square feet with an onsite restaurant that borrows from Ikea’s setup. Here’s when and where it’s opening. Read More

Meta’s newest AI model beats some peers. But its amped-up AI agents are confusing Facebook users

Meta’s has added its newest AI models to Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. But the amped-up chatbots’ bizarre exchanges lay bare the limitations of even the best generative AI technology. Read More