Author: Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY

Preparing for the new school year is pricey, but it’s possible to save time and money. Thirteen states have back-to-school tax holidays in August.

Entenmann’s Little Bites Soft Baked Cookies are being recalled because there may be blue plastic pieces in the packs of mini chocolate chip cookies.

Oscar Mayer’s Ice Dog Sandwich has hot dog ice cream with candied hot dog pieces and comes withspicy mustard gelato all on a cookie bun.

Higher avocado prices aren’t cancelling National Avocado Day. Restaurants nationwide will still give away free guacamole Wednesday.

July 29 is National Lasagna Day and National Chicken Wing Day. We’ve rounded up deals and freebies at Buffalo Wild Wings, Hooters, Wingstop and more.

Check your freezer. Home Market Foods Inc. is recalling Cooked Perfect frozen meatballs “due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.”

Equifax has set up a website and is now accepting claims for its 2017 data breach. The deadline to file a claim is Jan. 22, 2020.

July 24 is National Tequila Day and restaurants across the country are pouring deals for the made-up holiday. Here’s where to save on margaritas.

Forever 21 is under fire for sendingfreeAtkins diet bars with plus-size orders. Company says it was an oversight and the samples have been removed.

Vitamin and supplements retailer GNC plans to close up to 900 stores in the next three years with big cuts to mall locations expected.