This is how much money you need for a funeral in the US

The average cost of a funeral went up 6.6% over the past five years, with the cost of cremations increasing 11.3% over that same time.

Sam's Club raising annual membership fee for first time in 9 years

Starting Oct. 17, the annual membership fee will be $50 for Club members and $110 for Plus members, up from $45 and $100, respectively. The move marks the first hike for its Club membership in nine years and the first Plus membership increase since its introduction in 1999.

USDA to invest $300 million in push for organic farming

According to the USDA, the number of non-certified organic farms actively transitioning to organic dropped by nearly 71 percent since 2008.

California issue flex alert amid 'excessive heat'

California residents are urged to cut their electricity use as soaring temperatures led power regulators to issue a flex alert.

Walmart releases 2022 Top Toy List to kick off holiday shopping season

Families can save on toys this holiday season with many on the list under $25. These items are available now to buy or pre-order on Walmart’s website.

Ford recalls pickups and cars over foggy camera lenses

Ford has seen more than 8,800 warranty reports for rear view cameras no longer working or becoming cloudy.

Philips recalls more respiratory machines due to possible plastic contamination

Philips Respironics issued another recall on some of its respiratory machines due to a plastic component that could potentially be contaminated with a non-compatible material.

Barbie adds Madam C.J. Walker doll to ‘Inspiring Women Series’

Madam C.J. Walker became the country’s first female millionaire after creating a successful line of hair products for African American women.

Autumn in August? When it is meteorologically OK to drink a Pumpkin Spice Latte

It's a day autumn, and coffee, lovers circle on their calendar -- though that circle seems to keep moving earlier on the chart -- the day Pumpkin Spice Lattes are unveiled from Starbucks and other national coffee chains.

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes return Tuesday

The coffee chain's popular fall menu will be available at stores starting August 30.