Hurricane Ian offers important reminder how to care for, use a generator

When Hurricane Ian hits Florida, thousands will likely be left without power. Before a storm heads toward Texas, now is the time to make sure storm-plans are ready to go, if they're needed.

Hefty announces pumpkin spice-scented garbage bags

Ever wanted your garbage to smell like fall? Well, Hefty is here to make all your pumpkin spice-scented dreams come true.

Costco CFO says hot dog combo price might remain $1.50 forever

Costco CFO Richard Galanti said the company's gas and travel sectors allowed the company to make up for loss at the food court.

Auto insurance: Is inflation leaving you underinsured?

Many drivers are getting hit with higher auto insurance rates. But not only is inflation driving up the cost of insurance, it may also mean you’re underinsured.

Tight natural gas supplies will mean higher heating bills, when the weather turns cold

When the weather finally turns cold this year, the cost to heat your home is expected to go up, considerably, like so many things. After an exceptionally hot summer, the Farmer's Almanac predicts a colder than normal winter for Texas.

Auto insurance rates up 8%
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on why your auto insurance rate is going on.

Macy's hiring 41K seasonal workers for the holidays

Macy's plans to hire 41,000 full and part-time seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season. Over 10,300 seasonal workers in 2021 joined the company full-time.

Butter shortage drives up prices ahead of holiday baking season

The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.

Frustrated solar customers say they can't get permission to use expensive systems

If you, or your neighbor, recently invested in solar panels, there's a good chance you're still waiting for that expensive investment to provide any power.

The cost of unemployment benefits fraud
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on how the cost of unemployment is benefitting fraud.

Dow hits 2022 low as markets sell off on recession fears

Stocks tumbled worldwide Friday on more signs the global economy is weakening, just as central banks raise the pressure even more with additional interest rate hikes.

These are the top 10 U.S. cities with the biggest homes

A new housing report finds that cities with stable job markets and a low cost of living factor into homebuyers' demand for bigger homes.

How latest interest rate hike will affect credit cards, mortgages, car loans
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This week, the Fed raised interest rates for a 5th time this year to fight inflation up another three-quarters of a point. That means credit cards, mortgages and car loans are about to cost you more.

CPSC warns consumers of faulty carbon monoxide detectors

In a press release published on Thursday, Sept. 22, the CPSC says the CO detectors can fail to alert consumers to the presence of carbon monoxide.

Tesla recalling 1.1 million vehicles to fix faulty window reversing system

Tesla is issuing a voluntary recall on nearly 1.1 million vehicles because the pinch protection feature on their power door windows may allow them to squeeze too hard before rolling the glass down.