Consumer

What cost impact the Trump administration’s tariffs will have on items, such as lumber and flowers, remains unclear to experts in the field of home improvement and landscaping.

You’re about to go on vacation and must decide how to get there. What method of travel contributes the most greenhouse gas emissions? Test yourself.

Americans are expected to spend a near-record $23.6 billion on Easter in 2025. That’s shy of the all-time high of $24 billion recorded in 2023.

The Nike shoes sold by Fairfax-based Brooklyn Projects are made in China, the number one target of Trump’s newest tariffs.

With the overwhelming majority of sneakers coming from China, shoe stores are expecting to feel negative effects from President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on April 14, 2025.

U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record high of $6.23 per dozen despite no egg farms having bird flu outbreaks.

Trader Joe’s mini tote bags are back stores, but you’ll need to act fast if you’ll want to get one of the year’s hottest accessories for yourself. Lines stretched around the block around the country in anticipation to buy the new blue, pink, purple and green pastel colored bags. Trader Joe’s beloved mini canvas tote bags are back, and...

Get ready for sticker shock in Los Angeles County. Starting tomorrow, the sales tax goes up to 9.75 percent.

Shoppers and businesses in Los Angeles County are bracing for the sales tax hike that is set to start tomorrow. Brittany Hope reports for the NBC4 News at 5 a.m. on March 31, 2025. 

Consumer confidence dimmed further in March as the view of future conditions fell to the lowest level in more than a decade.

Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote bags will be back in stock in April, with new pastel shades available.

News4 and Consumer Reports have new advice on how to stop annoying robocalls and avoid becoming a fraud victim.

Right-to-repair laws protect your ability to choose where to get your electronics or car repaired without having to go to the original manufacturer. Here’s what you need to know.

Laws protecting consumers’ ability to seek out independent repairs for their appliances are spreading across the United States.

Many families have been having a tough time finding affordable eggs at the grocery store. Now, federal officials say they’re intercepting a growing number of eggs at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Climate impacts can increase the prevalence of diseases in coffee crops, reducing overall yields for farmers. Studies have shown that the arabica bean is particularly vulnerable to climate change.

In a meeting Friday, patient advocates urged the Medical Board of California for more transparency when it comes to a doctor’s history. Carolyn Johnson reports for NBC4 Investigates on Feb. 14, 2025.

If a doctor’s conduct or procedures cause issues, patients often file complaints with the Medical Board of California, but patient advocates have long pushed the board to be more transparent about potentially dangerous doctors. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Feb. 12, 2025.

Patient advocates have long pushed the Medical Board of California to share more information about potentially dangerous doctors.

Egg prices hit a record high as the U.S. contends with an ongoing bird flu outbreak. Here’s how much a dozen Grade A eggs costs.