Inflation may be easing but car insurance isn't

A recent report found the cost of full auto insurance is up nearly 14% from last year.

Popping the question? Here’s a look at lab-grown diamonds vs. natural diamonds

Valentine’s Day is among the most popular days of the year to get engaged, meaning many are likely in the market for a diamond ring to give to their special someone.

AP fact check: Egg shortage breeds chicken-feed conspiracies

Amid high egg prices, some social media users are claiming that common chicken feed products are preventing their own hens from laying eggs. But poultry experts say there’s no evidence for such claims.

Super Bowl commercials sell out, most spots cost between $6-7 million

Last year's Super Bowl was dubbed the “Crypto Bowl” -- but that won't be the case this year. Expect to see a lot more beer commercials.

Hundreds of sandwiches, snacks, and more recalled over listeria risk

The recall by Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC involves more than 400 products sold between Jan. 24 and Jan. 30 and distributed to several East Coast states.

US tells owners to park these old Honda models until air bags are fixed

Honda said it has reached out to the owners more than 18 million times with mailed notices, emails, phone calls and even home visits. The company says repairs are free and parts are available.

Eye drop manufacturer issues recall after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak

The CDC previously sent a health alert, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.

Scammers using AI to personalize phishing emails
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you should watch out for.

Artificial Intelligence making job scams more dangerous

Crooks are using artificial intelligence to create dangerous job scams so here are some tips to avoid them.

Lawmakers look to increase penalties for airline disruptions

A holiday travel disruption caused more than two million passengers to have their plans upended and took airlines a week to recover.

Nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat, poultry products recalled due to packaging defect

Conagra Brands issued the recall after discovering a packaging issue that may have spoiled certain canned meat and poultry products that shipped nationwide, officials said.

Electric cars: What to consider when buying an electric vehicle

More customers are becoming interested in electric cars, so here are some tools to compare true driving costs for electric and gas-powered vehicles.

What you should consider when buying an electric vehicle
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Consumer Reports says 14% more consumers are interested in going electric the next time they buy a car. EVs are often more expensive to buy but experts say they can reduce your costs per mile. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense on what to consider when going electric.

Banana Boat sunscreen recall expanded over benzene concerns

The expanded recall includes four batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 products after samples contained the cancer-causing chemical benzene.