JOBS: Grow your career through upskilling
If you need to find a new job or a new career more people are turning to what's called "upskilling." These are low-cost to free online programs that offer professional skill development. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more on how you can get started.
If you need to find a new job or a new career more people are turning to what's called "upskilling." These are low-cost to free online programs that offer professional skill development. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more on how you can get started.
Family Dollar recalls Advil stored outside of temperature requirements
The affected Advil products were shipped to an undisclosed number of stores from June 2022 to March 2023
The affected Advil products were shipped to an undisclosed number of stores from June 2022 to March 2023
What you should know about the Chinese-based Temu shopping app
The Chinese-based company is an e-commerce app where you can find really low prices on popular products.
The Chinese-based company is an e-commerce app where you can find really low prices on popular products.
Texas gas prices continue to drop ahead of busy summer travel season
As per the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch report, Texas drivers are in for a treat as gas prices continue to fall ahead of the summer travel season. The current statewide gas price average for regular unleaded fuel stands at $3.12 per gallon.
As per the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch report, Texas drivers are in for a treat as gas prices continue to fall ahead of the summer travel season. The current statewide gas price average for regular unleaded fuel stands at $3.12 per gallon.
Interest rates increased by Fed, but now rates also increased on saving accounts
The Fed just raised interest rates again this week to help slow inflation. One benefit however is that it raises interest rates on savings accounts. Here are some options on how you can save more with high-yield savings accounts
The Fed just raised interest rates again this week to help slow inflation. One benefit however is that it raises interest rates on savings accounts. Here are some options on how you can save more with high-yield savings accounts
Money: Ways to save more with increased interest rates
The Fed just raised interest rates again this week to help slow inflation. One benefit however is that it raises interest rates on savings accounts. After the increase, many people have been putting money in Apple's new high-yield savings account. FOX 26's Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more options on how you can save.
The Fed just raised interest rates again this week to help slow inflation. One benefit however is that it raises interest rates on savings accounts. After the increase, many people have been putting money in Apple's new high-yield savings account. FOX 26's Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more options on how you can save.
Spring homebuyers to continue facing inventory woes
New home listings dropped 21.3% year over year nationwide.
New home listings dropped 21.3% year over year nationwide.
Airbnb renews push for renting single rooms costing average of $67 per night
The company said Wednesday that it's rolling out a new Airbnb Rooms offering in which guests share space with the owner.
The company said Wednesday that it's rolling out a new Airbnb Rooms offering in which guests share space with the owner.
Where to find mental healthcare services, including for the uninsured
For Mental Health Awareness Month, here's a round-up of local mental healthcare services available to those in the Houston area including resources for people who do not have health insurance or cannot afford treatment.
For Mental Health Awareness Month, here's a round-up of local mental healthcare services available to those in the Houston area including resources for people who do not have health insurance or cannot afford treatment.
Americans plan to spend 24% less on Mother’s Day this year due to inflation
A recent survey from Lending Tree finds that consumers will operate on a budget when shopping for Mother’s Day gifts because of the high prices.
A recent survey from Lending Tree finds that consumers will operate on a budget when shopping for Mother’s Day gifts because of the high prices.
Affordable mental healthcare patients can turn to even for the uninsured
The National Alliance on Mental Illness says nearly half of people with mental health conditions go without treatment. Either because they are afraid of the stigma, or cannot afford care. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some ?smart sense? on how to find care, including for those without insurance.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness says nearly half of people with mental health conditions go without treatment. Either because they are afraid of the stigma, or cannot afford care. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some ?smart sense? on how to find care, including for those without insurance.
Feds: Kids as young as 10 worked at McDonald's locations in Kentucky
A Labor Department investigation found one franchisee employed 24 kids under the age of 16 to work more hours than legally permitted and children sometimes worked as late as 2 a.m. but were not paid.
A Labor Department investigation found one franchisee employed 24 kids under the age of 16 to work more hours than legally permitted and children sometimes worked as late as 2 a.m. but were not paid.
Do new mortgage rules mean higher credit homebuyers pay more?
Controversy is buzzing over new mortgage rules taking effect Monday: higher fees for homebuyers with good credit, and lower fees for people with lower credit. However, mortgage experts say that’s not the whole story.
Controversy is buzzing over new mortgage rules taking effect Monday: higher fees for homebuyers with good credit, and lower fees for people with lower credit. However, mortgage experts say that’s not the whole story.
New rules on mortgage fees that may have some people with stronger credit scores paying more
Controversy is buzzing over new mortgage rules taking effect Monday: higher fees for homebuyers with good credit, and lower fees for people with lower credit. However, mortgage experts say that?s not the whole story.
Controversy is buzzing over new mortgage rules taking effect Monday: higher fees for homebuyers with good credit, and lower fees for people with lower credit. However, mortgage experts say that?s not the whole story.
LEGO unveils new Star Wars sets ahead of May the 4th
New LEGO Star Wars sets and deals are available to celebrate the force in honor of May 4th, commonly known as Star Wars Day.
New LEGO Star Wars sets and deals are available to celebrate the force in honor of May 4th, commonly known as Star Wars Day.
FDA warns against using eye drops with amniotic fluid
Manufacturers are marketing eye drops with amniotic fluid -- a liquid that surrounds an unborn baby during pregnancy -- to treat conditions without federal approval, the FDA said.
Manufacturers are marketing eye drops with amniotic fluid -- a liquid that surrounds an unborn baby during pregnancy -- to treat conditions without federal approval, the FDA said.
General Mills recalls Gold Medal flour varieties over Salmonella risk
The company is recalling Gold Medal flour products marked with the days March 27, 2024 and March 28, 2024 due to samples testing positive for Salmonella Infantis.
The company is recalling Gold Medal flour products marked with the days March 27, 2024 and March 28, 2024 due to samples testing positive for Salmonella Infantis.
Oil tanker headed to Houston seized by Iranian Army, expert breaks down how it could impact consumers
The U.S. Navy says they're monitoring the situation, and calling Iran's actions "a threat to maritime security and the global economy."
The U.S. Navy says they're monitoring the situation, and calling Iran's actions "a threat to maritime security and the global economy."
Tips to help get passports in time for a trip
Record demand for passports is causing wait times to nearly double, leaving thousands of travelers worried they won't get their passports in time for international summer trips.
Record demand for passports is causing wait times to nearly double, leaving thousands of travelers worried they won't get their passports in time for international summer trips.
Tips to getting your passport in time amid record breaking demand
Record demand is increasing the time it takes to get a passport. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on how you can get your passport in time.
Record demand is increasing the time it takes to get a passport. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on how you can get your passport in time.