Seniors getting boost in Social Security; the largest increase in 40 years
Social Security benefits are getting a big boost. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows how much retirees will see in their checks come 2022.
Social Security benefits are getting a big boost. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows how much retirees will see in their checks come 2022.
Social security annual cost-of-living set to increase in 2022
Rising inflation is expected to lead to a sizeable increase in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the year 2022.
Rising inflation is expected to lead to a sizeable increase in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the year 2022.
Report finds more people facing medical debt during pandemic
More than half of people who caught COVID-19 or lost income because of it, are now dealing with medical debt, according to a report by the non-profit healthcare advocate The Commonwealth Fund.
More than half of people who caught COVID-19 or lost income because of it, are now dealing with medical debt, according to a report by the non-profit healthcare advocate The Commonwealth Fund.
Natural gas prices could dent household budgets this winter
While rising oil prices may affect consumers in the short term, natural gas prices may be a bigger threat, with cooler temperatures on the way.
While rising oil prices may affect consumers in the short term, natural gas prices may be a bigger threat, with cooler temperatures on the way.
Gas prices on the rise, leaving only 8 states under $3 per gallon
U.S. gas prices across the nation stand at about $3.25 per gallon.
U.S. gas prices across the nation stand at about $3.25 per gallon.
Prepare for possible holiday travel delays as airlines continue facing staffing issues
Thousands of travelers were stranded in airports this weekend as Southwest Airlines canceled more than 1,000 flights.
Thousands of travelers were stranded in airports this weekend as Southwest Airlines canceled more than 1,000 flights.
Oil prices reach seven-year high impacting prices at the pump
It's a sharp difference from 2020 headlines when oil closed in negative territory. Now, $80 a barrel may be just the beginning of a sharp rebound.
It's a sharp difference from 2020 headlines when oil closed in negative territory. Now, $80 a barrel may be just the beginning of a sharp rebound.
How not to let Halloween scare all the cash from your wallet
Here are ways to ghost the high cost of Halloween.
Here are ways to ghost the high cost of Halloween.
How to save big bucks during Halloween celebrations!
Halloween is a little more than three weeks away. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter found some ways to scare up some fun without leaving you frightened for your wallet.
Halloween is a little more than three weeks away. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter found some ways to scare up some fun without leaving you frightened for your wallet.
September jobs report badly misses expectations
The government's tally of new jobs showed employment-growth, in September was much lower than expected.
The government's tally of new jobs showed employment-growth, in September was much lower than expected.
Black Friday 2021 holiday shoppers could battle empty shelves, toy expert warns
The toy industry is being impacted by the shipping crisis in a big way, according to The Toy Insider editor-in-chief Marissa Silva.
The toy industry is being impacted by the shipping crisis in a big way, according to The Toy Insider editor-in-chief Marissa Silva.
REPORT: Employment growth in September much lower than expected
The government's tally of new jobs showed employment-growth, in September was much lower than expected. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka is looking at the numbers.
The government's tally of new jobs showed employment-growth, in September was much lower than expected. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka is looking at the numbers.
Food recall warning: Bakery products shipped nationwide recalled over allergy concerns
The baked goods were distributed to 19 states.
The baked goods were distributed to 19 states.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program being overhauled after 99% rejection rate
Military members, teachers, and social workers may finally get the federal student loan forgiveness they were promised.
Military members, teachers, and social workers may finally get the federal student loan forgiveness they were promised.
Department of Education overhauling public service loan forgiveness
Military members, teachers, and social workers may finally get the student loan forgiveness they were promised. After 99% of applicants were rejected, the system is being overhauled. FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.
Military members, teachers, and social workers may finally get the student loan forgiveness they were promised. After 99% of applicants were rejected, the system is being overhauled. FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.
Hobby Lobby recalls stools due to fall hazard
About 14,000 wood stools sold at Hobby Lobby are being recalled due to reports of the furniture breaking.
About 14,000 wood stools sold at Hobby Lobby are being recalled due to reports of the furniture breaking.
Diaper shortage hits US amid COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain issues
The National Diaper Bank Network said the country has a diaper shortage with nearly 33% of American families in need of the baby item.
The National Diaper Bank Network said the country has a diaper shortage with nearly 33% of American families in need of the baby item.
Toymakers rush to stock shelves before holidays amid supply chain delays
Toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves ahead of the holidays as they face a severe supply-network crunch.
Toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves ahead of the holidays as they face a severe supply-network crunch.
At-home COVID-19 tests recalled over false positives
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
Apple to pay out $95 million in AppleCare class-action lawsuit
The plaintiffs claimed their replaced items under AppleCare did not meet Apple’s standards as advertised which promised “new” or “equivalent” replacement.
The plaintiffs claimed their replaced items under AppleCare did not meet Apple’s standards as advertised which promised “new” or “equivalent” replacement.