Kroger in talks to buy rival Albertsons: reports
Albertsons shares rose and were briefly halted Thursday morning after reports of the potential merger surfaced.
Albertsons shares rose and were briefly halted Thursday morning after reports of the potential merger surfaced.
Elon Musk sells $1M worth of 'Burnt Hair' fragrance
Musk said Boring Company sold 10K bottles of the perfume at $100 each.
Musk said Boring Company sold 10K bottles of the perfume at $100 each.
US inflation accelerated in September, keeping pressure on households
Consumer prices rose 8.2% in September compared with a year earlier.
Consumer prices rose 8.2% in September compared with a year earlier.
Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, avoid these common mistakes
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on how to avoid the most common mistake during Medicare open enrollment.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on how to avoid the most common mistake during Medicare open enrollment.
Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, avoid these common mistakes
How to avoid the most common mistake during Medicare open enrollment.
How to avoid the most common mistake during Medicare open enrollment.
Kohl’s stores to close on Thanksgiving
Stores will be closed for the holiday, but shoppers can find Black Friday deals online all week long.
Stores will be closed for the holiday, but shoppers can find Black Friday deals online all week long.
Roughly 60-year-old water pump fails; 2 Texas towns left days without water
People living in Hull and Daisetta, Texas have been without drinking water for more than four days.
People living in Hull and Daisetta, Texas have been without drinking water for more than four days.
Biggest Social Security increase in 40 years expected this week
A hike of 8.7% is expected to be announced this week to help recipients keep up with inflation.
A hike of 8.7% is expected to be announced this week to help recipients keep up with inflation.
FCC taking aim to curb growing number of scam robotexts, robocalls
Scam robotexts have surged, bilking consumers out of billions of dollars. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on how experts are working to curb this spread.
Scam robotexts have surged, bilking consumers out of billions of dollars. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on how experts are working to curb this spread.
FCC taking aim to curb growing number of scam robotexts, robocalls
Scam robotexts have surged, bilking consumers out of billions of dollars.
Scam robotexts have surged, bilking consumers out of billions of dollars.
Amazon to hire 150,000 full-time, part-time, seasonal workers for the holiday season
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
New car prices may start coming down soon, analysts say
Average new and used car prices dropped slightly in September. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with experts for some Smart Sense on what to expect from this trend.
Average new and used car prices dropped slightly in September. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with experts for some Smart Sense on what to expect from this trend.
New car prices may start coming down soon, analysts say
Average new and used car prices dropped slightly in September.
Average new and used car prices dropped slightly in September.
Renter gets $7,000 water bill; who's responsible for leaks?
A Missouri City renter turned to FOX 26 after she received a $7,000 water bill in the mail.
A Missouri City renter turned to FOX 26 after she received a $7,000 water bill in the mail.
Requested a late-filing tax extension? The deadline is looming closer
The IRS is urging Americans who received a late-filing extension to submit their 2021 tax returns before the Oct. 17 deadline.
The IRS is urging Americans who received a late-filing extension to submit their 2021 tax returns before the Oct. 17 deadline.
Local RV company rated F by BBB; customers talk with FOX 26
The Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston tells FOX 26, they are looking into a local company, VaKay RV after receiving several complaints about late payments, no payments, mixed messages and ignored communication.
The Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston tells FOX 26, they are looking into a local company, VaKay RV after receiving several complaints about late payments, no payments, mixed messages and ignored communication.
Tupperware selling at Target stores nationwide
Tupperware Brands Corp. CEO Miguel Fernandez announced Monday that Target is now selling its popular food storage containers.
Tupperware Brands Corp. CEO Miguel Fernandez announced Monday that Target is now selling its popular food storage containers.
Free samples return to Trader Joe's, customers rejoice
From the pre-pandemic days, Trader Joe's has started to bring back free samples at many of its stores.
From the pre-pandemic days, Trader Joe's has started to bring back free samples at many of its stores.
Time is running out to get historically high-paying savings bonds to fight inflation
High inflation has been a problem for most budgets, but it may offer a money-making benefit to those who have some cash to spare.
High inflation has been a problem for most budgets, but it may offer a money-making benefit to those who have some cash to spare.
Christmas tree growers in US predict stocked supply this year, but with higher prices
Like most consumer goods this year, Christmas tree growers in the survey said wholesale prices are likely to increase a bit in 2022 — citing a jump in their own input costs.
Like most consumer goods this year, Christmas tree growers in the survey said wholesale prices are likely to increase a bit in 2022 — citing a jump in their own input costs.