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.
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.
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%
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on why your auto insurance rate is going on.
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.
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.
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.
US housing recession could send home prices tumbling 20%, economist says
Home prices have already declined 5% from their May peak.
Home prices have already declined 5% from their May peak.
Texas paid $411 million in fraudulent unemployment claims in pandemic, under 1% of claims
TWC reports under 1% of unemployment claims paid were fraudulent.
TWC reports under 1% of unemployment claims paid were fraudulent.
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.
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
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on how the cost of unemployment is benefitting fraud.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on how the cost of unemployment is benefitting fraud.
Houston-area authorities noticing custom metal decorative license plates illegally on cars
Authorities in the Houston area are warning against drivers using fake decorative license plates on their vehicles.
Authorities in the Houston area are warning against drivers using fake decorative license plates on their vehicles.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
How latest interest rate hike will affect credit cards, mortgages, car loans
A look at what you'll pay for credit cards, mortgages, and auto loans.
A look at what you'll pay for credit cards, mortgages, and auto loans.
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.
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.
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.
Target Deal Days, price matching starting in October
Target is starting the holiday shopping season early, with its popular Deal Days and price matching beginning in October.
Target is starting the holiday shopping season early, with its popular Deal Days and price matching beginning in October.
Local Houston business owner says Galleria is changing his brand, will lose up to 60% of his sales
Ken Haggerty says the Galleria signed an exclusivity deal with a national shoe vendor, forcing his Agenda store to halt all shoe sales.
Ken Haggerty says the Galleria signed an exclusivity deal with a national shoe vendor, forcing his Agenda store to halt all shoe sales.
Vegetable products sold at Kroger recalled due to listeria concerns
The FDA said an infection could cause miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women.
The FDA said an infection could cause miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women.
Walmart to hire 40,000 mostly seasonal US workers for holidays
Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.
Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.