Amazon kicks off Black Friday deals early

Amazon will partner with Apple, Hasbro, Sony, and Kitchen Aid for limited-time offers

Volvo recalls older cars; air bag inflators can explode

Volvo is recalling nearly 260,000 older cars in the U.S. because the front driver’s air bag can explode and send shrapnel into the cabin.

Consumer shortages offer supply-chain lessons

Noticing bare shelves at stores? We take a look at how and why the pandemic has led stores to be low on supplies.

Americans could pay 20%  more for holiday gifts this year, analysts say

Salesforce, a global software company, says holiday price hikes come as the U.S. economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic and contends with a backup of cargo ships at America’s ports.

Texans have second highest credit card debt increase during pandemic
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains how zero percent balance transfer rate credit cards can help you recover from debt accumulated during the pandemic.

Hottest toys to grab in 2021 and how much they cost

Toys"R"Us and Macy’s have released a list of the top 75 toys of this holiday season, which includes dollhouses, toy cars, scooters and board games.

Students can begin applying for financial aid for 2022-23 college year
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FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a way students can begin applying for financial aid and college for the next school year.

Innovative Houston workshop aims to help businesses reimagine themselves

After more than a year of the coronavirus pandemic and other challenges, businesses are looking for solutions have a new toolset to open in Houston.

Help for homeowners, renters struggling with damage from natural disaster
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Whether you?re a homeowner or renter if your home suffered damage in a disaster or you're a refugee from the damage of Hurricane Ida, mortgage financer Fannie Mae wants you to know there?s help available.

Students can begin applying for financial aid for 2022-23 college year

FOX 26’s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a way students can begin applying for financial aid and college for the next school year.

Fannie Mae offers disaster assistance to Houston homeowners, renters

Whether you are a homeowner or renter, if your home suffered damage in disaster, or you're a refugee from the damage of Hurricane Ida, mortgage financer Fannie Mae says help is available.

US food stamp benefits get historic increase starting in October

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will see a significant and permanent increase starting in October.

US home prices saw record leap in July from previous year

U.S. home prices soared in July from a year earlier by a record amount as buyers desperate for homes bid up prices amid a limited supply of available properties.

COVID-19 lockdowns, crowded cargo ports leading to holiday shortages

Retail experts suggest Americans should start their holiday shopping early since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain.