3M, Wolverine Groundwater Contamination Varies N/A 01/17/2023 Abbott Laboratories Similac Formula False Advertising Varies N/A 01/31/2023 Alabama and Texas NIBCO Defective Products Varies Yes 05/16/2025 Allura Fiber Cement Siding Varies Yes 06/23/2023 All-Clad ‘Dishwasher Safe’ False Advertising Varies Yes 03/27/2023 Anheuser-Busch Ritas False Advertising Without proof of purchase $9.75 per household. Up to $21.25 per … Read more

PattyPhoto / Shutterstock.com As we grow older, many of us fear the possibility that we could be diagnosed with dementia. Few things are more frightening than the thought of losing our independence to this progressive disease. Now, researchers at the University of Cambridge say signs of dementia may appear up to nine years in advance … Read more

While these apps that pay you to play Solitaire won’t be earning you enough to quit your day job, they can be a nice way to take a break and earn some extra cash. New research conducted by British psychologists shows that Millennials use their smartphones roughly twice as much as estimated. In fact, the … Read more

Andrii Iemelianenko / Shutterstock.com The income thresholds that trigger some important taxes are changing in 2023. The IRS is making the changes to account for inflation. The moves will mostly impact wealthy taxpayers, although some folks in the middle class also likely will benefit. Following are definitions of the three key taxes that are impacted … Read more

Entering the workforce as a pre-teen doesn’t mean your child has to commit to 40 hours a week and pick up a coffee habit. Instead, 13-year-olds can take what they love and make a business out of it. This venture may earn them a few hundred dollars per month or even kickstart their college fund … Read more

Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com In this age of higher-priced drugs and complex health care systems, a trip to the pharmacy can spark worry. How much will it cost? How much will insurance cover? What if I don’t have insurance? Just as some home improvement stores offer free services, some pharmacies offer freebies as incentives to develop … Read more

Marcos Castillo / Shutterstock.com Americans soon will enjoy greater access to retirement plans and be able to delay withdrawing their savings, thanks to year-end legislation that President Joe Biden is expected to sign shortly. The $1.7 trillion appropriations package passed by the U.S. Senate on Dec. 22 and the House of Representatives on Dec. 23 … Read more

sc_images / Shutterstock.com There’s something in the air — and it’s not love. The American Lung Association has released its latest annual State of the Air report, which grades the levels of pollution — from soot to smog — that Americans were exposed to over the three-year period from 2018 to 2020. It also grades … Read more

Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Got a passion you want to pursue? Or want to break out of the 9-to-5 routine, be your own boss and achieve your ideal work-life balance? A side hustle might be just the ticket. “While earning potential varies greatly based on factors like your work experience, career field and industry, there … Read more

tommaso79 / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Self. Rising prices have been top of mind for most U.S. households since early 2021. One of the biggest drivers of price increases has been skyrocketing energy costs. A surge in natural gas prices can explain much of the increase. Global demand for natural gas … Read more