Homeowners face rising insurance rates as climate change makes wildfires, storms more common
A report released Wednesday says states such as California, Florida and Louisiana, which are prone to wildfires and damaging storms and flooding, are likely to see the most dramatic increases in premiums.
A report released Wednesday says states such as California, Florida and Louisiana, which are prone to wildfires and damaging storms and flooding, are likely to see the most dramatic increases in premiums.
This 'probably haunted' former funeral home is on the market
A “stunning property" and historic former funeral home is for sale in Massachusetts, but buyers beware: it’s probably haunted.
A “stunning property" and historic former funeral home is for sale in Massachusetts, but buyers beware: it’s probably haunted.
Dollars and Sense: Sept. 20, 2023
FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares way to cut costs and make smart money moves.
FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares way to cut costs and make smart money moves.
CFPB warns some tuition payment plans come with risks
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warns that some of the payment plans come with risks, including disenrollment or high costs.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warns that some of the payment plans come with risks, including disenrollment or high costs.
Budweiser Clydesdales will no longer shorten their tails, company says
Budweiser parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev announced Wednesday that its iconic Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened using a common, yet controversial, procedure that has drawn the ire of animal activists.
Budweiser parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev announced Wednesday that its iconic Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened using a common, yet controversial, procedure that has drawn the ire of animal activists.
Cake sold at Walmart recalled over undeclared allergen
Cake slices sold at Walmart stores nationwide are being recalled because they have an undeclared allergen and could pose a serious risk to some customers, federal health officials warned.
Cake slices sold at Walmart stores nationwide are being recalled because they have an undeclared allergen and could pose a serious risk to some customers, federal health officials warned.
Kraft recall: Cheese slice wrappers could pose choking hazard, company says
More than 80,000 cases of Kraft Singles American processed cheese have been recalled after several consumer complaints.
More than 80,000 cases of Kraft Singles American processed cheese have been recalled after several consumer complaints.
TikTok videos show would-be thieves how to steal from stores
Retailers nationwide say theft is costing them almost $100 billion a year and in light of some videos posted on social media, they're worried it's going to get worse.
Retailers nationwide say theft is costing them almost $100 billion a year and in light of some videos posted on social media, they're worried it's going to get worse.
Amazon hiring more than 5,100 employees in Houston area
Amazon has announced they are hiring 250,000 employees across the U.S. for the holiday season in various roles. More than 5,100 employees will be hired in the Houston area.
Amazon has announced they are hiring 250,000 employees across the U.S. for the holiday season in various roles. More than 5,100 employees will be hired in the Houston area.
Over 58,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E.coli concerns
Recalled beef was shipped to distributors in Georgia, Michigan, Ohio.
Recalled beef was shipped to distributors in Georgia, Michigan, Ohio.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.