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Home Depot and Lowe’s, like many retailers nationwide, have battled elevated retail theft in recent years. Amid this trend, both retailers quietly rolled out an anti-theft measure that is raising concerns and even pushing some consumers to shop elsewhere.  In 2023, retailers reported a 93% increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year […]

Welcoming a record 2.3 million international visitors in 2025, the South Asian island nation of Sri Lanka is associated with everything from its tea fields and beaches to the scenic blue train from Colombo to Kandy. In response to growing tourism interest, the Sri Lankan government has experimented with several visa programs over the last

TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Wearable technology has come a long way, and a smartwatch isn’t your only option anymore. Smart rings are less obtrusive, more stylish, and still provide all of the in-depth health tracking

Every major product seemingly has people who consider that item their personal favorite. My grandfather, for example, drank Moxie, a very strong soda flavor that was a New England staple. There are others who have devoted a portion of their lives to asking Coca-Cola to bring back TaB, a precursor to Diet Coke with a

TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. When it comes to cutting costs in your life, you shouldn’t have to give up the hobbies and habits that you love simply to save some money. Some of those activities

Luxury shoppers are changing the way they buy designer items, and resale platforms like ThredUp are benefiting. As economic uncertainty and rising living costs continue to impact consumer behavior, shoppers have demonstrated some hesitancy in making major aspirational purchases. The luxury goods market has started to feel the effects of this reluctance. Between 2022 and

College is about to get more expensive for every family that plans to borrow federal money next year. Interest rates on undergraduate, graduate, and parent loans are all projected to rise for the 2026-2027 academic year, tacking additional costs onto degrees that already strain household budgets. More than 42 million Americans currently hold federal student

TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Electric, battery-powered lawn and yard tools are becoming a popular choice for homeowners thanks to their lower noise levels, reduced maintenance, and improved versatility and portability compared to gas equipment. They

Fifty million is a number worth pausing on. That’s how many people now pay for Uber One, the company’s subscription program, and it says a lot about where Uber Technologies is headed. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi called it a “unique advantage” over competitors during the company’s first-quarter 2026 earnings call on May 6.  Uber One members

TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Life is about tradeoffs. In order to gain something, you usually have to sacrifice elsewhere. In the warm months, those choices often revolve around keeping temperatures low without spiking utility costs.