Key takeaways The value of airline and hotel rewards can vary dramatically depending on the rewards program and booking details. Credit card rewards programs typically offer more dependable value than airline and hotel rewards programs,…

Residents of a Texas city were urged to shelter in place following an explosion and fire at a Valero oil refinery that sent massive plumes of smoke billowing into the air.  The incident happened Monday at Valero’s Port Arthur Refinery, which is located about 90 miles east of Houston and…

LONDONDERRY, NH – Home heating oil firms are facing mounting cost pressures as rising crude and diesel prices tied to Middle East tensions squeeze margins and disrupt operations across New England. The recent spike follows a cold winter that boosted demand for heating oil, leaving both consumers and suppliers exposed…

A nationwide recall has expanded to include close to 10 million pounds of frozen vegetable fried rice sold at Trader Joe’s stores in dozens of states, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service. Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. announced a recall of 9,885,240 pounds…

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan on Monday sent a letter to shareholders along with the firm’s annual report that detailed the bank’s history and its role in America’s growth as the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding. Moynihan noted that Bank of America’s oldest…