RECALL ROUNDUP: Taquitos, chicken broth and smoke alarms recalled
A look at some recent major product recalls.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Dog food and Hyundai vehicles recalled
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips The Food and Drug Administration has recalled Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips. Regulators issued the recall because the dog food has a potential salmonella threat. This recall affects 5-ounce bags that were sold online and in stores in about 20 states, including Missouri according to
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Carrots, breakfast foods and wall beds recalled
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Grimmway Farms carrot recall The Food and Drug Administration has recalled organic whole and baby carrots made by Grimmway Farms because of an E-Coli outbreak. The carrots were sold at retail stores nationwide and include three dozen brands like Bunny Lu, Good and Gather, Marketside and Nature’s Promise. According to the FDA,
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RECALL ROUNDUP: GMC vehicles, Ready-to-Eat products and carbon monoxide alarms recalled
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) GMC vehicles General Motors has recalled 460,000 diesel vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the recall was issued because of a transmission problem. A transmission valve can wear down over time and cause the rear wheels to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash. The automaker recalled 24 truck
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: How many streaming services do you pay for?
The way people watch TV has changed a lot. Now millions of us watch via the internet, using streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime to get our entertainment. And in some cases, we’re paying too much for too many of them. How many streaming services are you subscribed to? Let
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Boone County collector expects to process more than 8,000 applications for senior property tax relief
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 7,600 applications have been submitted to the Boone County Collector’s Office for a senior property tax exemption, according to Boone County Collector Brian McCollum. A state law allowing a property tax exemption for seniors went into effect Aug. 28, 2023. The freeze has to be put into effect by county commissioners. Boone
Continue ReadingA sign of strength in the labor market: Job openings increased in August
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The number of available jobs in the US grew in August, signaling an undercurrent of strength in the labor market at a time when its vitals are being carefully monitored by the Federal Reserve. There were an estimated 8.04 million job openings in August, an increase from an upwardly
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Expert says people should consider finances and lifestyle when deciding to rent or buy a home
Columbia resident Angela Keller is hopeful her family can buy a home soon, but for now, they just renewed their lease at their rental.
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Financial adviser shares advice for getting the most out of a 401(k)
Many employers offer a traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k) option, but how does someone know which one to choose?
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have retirement savings?
It seems like an easy question but it might not be.
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More than 5,600 Boone County seniors apply for tax exemption, deadline is Oct. 1
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With two weeks left to apply, more than 5,600 Boone County seniors have asked for a property tax break, according to a press release from the Boone County Commission. A state law allowing a property tax freeze for seniors went into effect Aug. 28, 2023. The freeze has to be put into effect by
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Financial aid director advises families not to shy away from college payment notifications
Sending a child to college comes with added financial pressure for most families and a couple of experts have advice for families and students beginning the payment process.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Has your buying power rebounded from high inflation?
The U.S. Census Bureau released a report Tuesday saying Americans’ inflation-adjusted income had rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.
Continue ReadingInflation milestone: Consumer Price Index slows below 3% for first time since March 2021
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Price hikes slowed more than expected in July, and, for the first time in more than three years, the Consumer Price Index has landed below 3%. That paves the way for the Federal Reserve to cut rates next month after a yearslong battle with inflation that sent rates spiking
Continue ReadingAs Americans trim spending, these cheap steakhouses are booming
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — “God I love Texas Roadhouse,” began one thread on Reddit, with over 1,000 upvotes. “Texas Roadhouse never disappoints,” began another, with over 5,000 votes. A third touted the “incredible value.” If there’s anything Americans love, it’s cheap meat. So business is booming at Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn
Continue ReadingGameStop, AMC shares skyrocket after meme stock trader posts for first time in 3 years
By Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — The surprise social media return of the trader who helped ignite the meme stock frenzy in 2021 sent GameStop shares skyrocketing Monday. The surge had nothing to do with the troubled company’s fundamentals — and everything to do with a cartoon of a gamer that the trader,
Continue ReadingCredit card late fees capped at $8 as part of Biden crackdown on junk fees
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Federal regulators finalized a rule on Tuesday to cap most credit card late fees at $8 as part of a broader push by the Biden administration to eliminate junk fees. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimates the new regulation, first proposed in February 2023, will save families more
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Toshiba laptop adapters, gun safes and Hyundai Genesis vehicles recalled
A look at recently recalled products.
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Avoid scams when shopping for Super Bowl merchandise
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to watch out for fakes when shopping for team gear and sports memorabilia around the Super Bowl.
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Americans are pulling back on their spending, but debt remains top of mind
By Alicia Wallace, CNN New York (CNN) — Americans have slowed down some of their spending and expect to pull back a little more, but paying down debt — and still having some fun — remain priorities. The median increase in monthly household spending slowed to 5.01% in December 2023, from 5.5% in August 2023
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