Buying gifts online? BBB warns of new 'discreet shipping' fees scam
The season of buying online and having packages shipped to your home is in full swing. But scammers are also looking to get your money, the Better Business Bureau warned.
Dollars and Sense - Worried the holidays could affect your budget?
Worried the holidays could blow your budget? Tune in for our Dollars and Sense Holiday Savings Guide tonight at 6:30 on the FOX 26 Houston livestream. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has secrets to help you save money on gifts and travel, why some gifts are exploding into flames, and see how fast she was flocked by airline scammers at the airport.
Working mom's tearful confession on family living paycheck to paycheck goes viral: 'I don't know what to do'
Pennsylvania mom and registered nurse Mackenzie Moan's viral TikTok about her family's financial struggles has led others to raise their voices about the high cost of living.
Tips that help delivery drivers this season: ‘You can definitely help us out’
Whether you’re expecting packages from your post-Thanksgiving shopping blitz or holiday gifts from your loved ones, keeping these tips in mind will help make your delivery driver’s job easier.
Gift ideas for tweens
Steve Noviello shares some holiday gift ideas for tweens.
Difficult housing market forces divorced couples to live together: 'Feels like the impossible'
The difficulty of finding another home has also dissuaded some couples from actually filing and making the divorce official.
US gas prices have either declined or held steady for 10 weeks straight. Here's why
Gas prices have fallen or remained steady since September 19 — marking about a 70-day trajectory of decline.
New banking services aimed at protecting seniors from fraud
Charlie accounts for seniors offer fraud protection services.
Giving Tuesday: Donors speak about what moves them, how they plan end-of-year donations
Why do they give? Americans with a variety of life experiences shared about why they give, which organizations they choose to support, and how they plan their giving throughout the year.
Amazon prepares Cyber?Monday deals for buyers
As Cyber Monday approaches, Amazon gears up with enticing deals for consumers. Fox26's Shelby Rose interviews a senior manager to provide insights into what buyers can expect on the much-anticipated Cyber Monday.
Cantaloupe salmonella outbreak causes deaths, illnesses across 32 states
A deadly salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes has expanded, with cases reported in 32 states and Canada.
Honda recalls more than 300K vehicles over missing seat belt piece
Honda says the pretensioners — which tighten seat belts in place upon impact — may be missing a rivet. This means passengers may not be properly restrained in a crash.
Travel Tuesday deals: How to score big savings on flights, hotels and more
Booking now for 2024 trips is a 'really good way to go,' says one expert.
How to help older people in your life avoid scams this holiday season
Last year, consumers lost $8.8 billion to scammers, and the Federal Trade Commission says older adults lost the most money compared to other age groups.
The rise and fall of Black Friday
“There was always that guy, that person who would be there with his lawn chair in front of the Best Buy, you know, three days early, a week early, to get that super cheap big-screen TV."
A gift guide for garden lovers
Whether it's indoors or out, here are some gift ideas for the person with the green thumb in your life.
A gift guide for movie lovers
What do you get for the film lover who has seen everything already? Here are some unique options at all price points.
A gift guide for music lovers
Here's a varied gift guide for the music lover in your life, from the obsessive record collector to the casual listener.
Black Friday shopping: JCPenney, Macy's lead with biggest discounts
JCPenney had the best average discounts for the fifth consecutive year, according to a study.
More Americans are using 'buy now, pay later' payment plans for the holidays
Consumers are expected to use “buy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells.