Sullivan's Smart Sense: How to save money when buying car, truck
Here are a few ways to save money as car prices and loan rates could stay high.
Buying a car? Here's how to save money
If the United Auto Workers strike goes on for a while, prepare for more sticker shock on cars. Analysts say it could drive new and used car prices up once again. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has ways to save money when buying a vehicle.
Houston BCycle bike-share program scheduled for closure
A popular bike-share program could be going away very soon. In fact, a plan is already in place to pull the plug.
FOX 26 Consumer Alert
Clorox products are in short supply following a cyberattack, some portable generators from Generac are being recalled, and Katy Perry is selling her music catalog for a whopping $225 million.
Here's how much it costs to raise a child in Texas
Having the money to raise a child is never cheap, but a new study is showing it's going to cost even more.
FAFSA changes will change how much families are expected to pay for college
New FAFSA form changes the calculations for expected family college costs.
Changes to the FAFSA form for 2023
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense about the changes coming to the FAFSA form for 2023.
Millennials feel they missed 'golden opportunity' to buy a home
A key mortgage rate reached 7.18% over the past week.
Clorox warns of product shortages after cyberattack
The California-based company's earnings are projected to take a hit "due to the order processing delays and elevated level of product outages" related to the attack, which was discovered on Aug. 14, it disclosed in a regulatory filing.
Amazon announces Prime Big Deal Days event in October
Amazon is holding its second Prime sale this year ahead of the holiday season. Here’s what we know about the Prime Big Deal Days event next month.
Changes to FAFSA form for 2023-24
If you have a college age student there are big changes to the FAFSA form this year. That's the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and some families may end up paying more while others pay less. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan joins us to explain the changes.
Generac recalls nearly 64,000 units of portable generators due to fire, burn hazard
Generac has issued a recall for close to 64,000 of their portable generators for fire and burn hazards after 27 incidents were reported, including three severe burns.
Portable generators recalled due to burn risk
A safety recall has been issued for approximately 64,000 portable generac generators, as they pose a burn risk. According to the Product Safety Commission, these generators have faulty fuel tanks that may not vent properly, potentially causing fuel to spray out when in use.
FDA sends warning letters to CVS, Walgreens other companies over unapproved eye products
CVS said it's already pulled its eye product from store shelves and online after getting the FDA's notice
Gas prices will inch higher next week before offering drivers relief, experts say
The 'biggest issue facing the consumer and the economy is the relentless rise in diesel prices,' an industry analyst warned
What are the 2024 colors of the year and why it matters
You may have noticed that pink had a big moment this year. Experts explain what’s going on during a cultural explosion of color.
Monthly home prices hit all-time high, driving pending sales down
Monthly home prices have hit an all-time high in recent weeks, driving down pending home sales by as much as 28%.
'Stranger Things' ice cream hitting Walmart shelves this week
The new frozen treat is sure to turn your taste buds upside down, Netflix says.
Water Bead toys recalled after one baby dies, another seriously injured
A water beads toy sold exclusively at Target has been recalled after a baby's death.
Here's the minimum annual income required to be middle class in Texas
A new study by Consumer Affairs has figured out the minimum annual income required for a family of four to be considered middle class in the state of Texas.