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College acceptance season is here. Once your student gets into their chosen school, they’ll need to figure out a plan to pay for higher ed. Experts warn scammers are targeting teens with scholarship scams. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman shares tips on how to stay safe.

Food and Drug Administration officials issued guidance that says plant-based beverages don’t pretend to be from dairy animals – and that U.S. consumers aren’t confused by the difference.

Southeastern Grocers issued the recall due to the presence of undeclared allergens, milk and soy, in the products.

With the average American $5,500+ in consumer debt, the debt avalanche method can you help save on fees while paying it off. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to an expert from NerdWallet for details.

After years of low inventory and soaring prices, the cost of a used car fell nearly 2% in January, according to the Consumer Price Index.

The Chicago-based fast food giant is introducing plant-based McNuggets next week.

Tuesday’s report from the government may also suggest that further progress in taming inflation could be slow and “bumpy,” as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has described it.

Numerous posts by users said their service had been changed to “SOS mode,” meaning they were not directly connected to a network but could still make emergency calls.

Skip Hop says consumers can fix it by cutting off the raindrops with a pair of scissors.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers about a potential safety hazard with a stroller from Baby Trend following the death of a 14-month-old child.

According to a news release from the FDA, the food could have elevated levels of vitamin D which can lead to health issues depending on the level and length of exposure.

Alabama Power is preparing to issue a multi-million dollar refund to thousands of its customers following an order by the Alabama Public Service Commission.

The CVS buying spree continues with a $10.6 billion acquisition of primary care operator Oak Street Health.

The recall involves 2018-2020 Fit hatchbacks and 2019-2022 HR-V SUVs.

In early January, Bed Bath & Beyond warned that it may need to file for bankruptcy. A few weeks later, it said it was in default on its loans.

The IRS issued the guidance Friday due to the agency’s uncertainty about the taxability of the payments.

The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office is warning of an old scam that’s resurfaced to target residents.

A fan-favorite is coming soon to McDonald’s.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday issued a “Do Not Drive” advisory for the 2001 through 2003 vehicles with Takata inflators.

Gas prices are on the upswing again. AAA Alabama reporting that the state average is $3.29 a gallon, but it’s a bit higher in our area. That state average is up 2 cents from a week ago, and 35 cents from a month ago.

The state’s tax rates have dropped 54% for employers, but the bigger picture reveals more than meets the eye.

The CDC says most of the people infected reported using artificial tears, with the most common brand being EzriCare.

Scammers are starting to become more tactical in getting people to compromise valuable information.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has 164 complaints about the trim pieces detaching on 2011 through 2019 Explorer SUVs. The probe covers about 1.86 million vehicles.

Tidying up is no longer at the top of Marie Kondo’s to-do list.

CVS and Walmart are reducing pharmacy hours amid a staff shortage in the industry.

The recall covers certain 2020 to 2023 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators, and some 2020 to 2022 Lincoln Corsairs.

The Federal Trade Commission said an increase in deceptive advertising and junk fees in the auto industry has led the agency to propose new rules to curtail questionable business practices.

The probe covered nearly 1.5 million Explorers from the 2011 to 2017 model years and involved complaints of sickness and crashes that involved three deaths and alleged there were 657 injuries.

Unlike tip jars that shoppers can easily ignore if they don’t have spare change, experts say the digital requests can produce social pressure and are more difficult to bypass.