App helping shoppers find lowest COVID risk
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on ways you can protect yourself from COVID risk while shopping for gifts.

North side business that falsely promises good paying forklift operator jobs for a price is at it again

The first time we came to the office on West Hardy was November 10. At that time they were charging jobseekers $80, telling them they were guaranteed a job at a Walmart distribution center as a forklift operator.

Cybersecurity experts warn of TSA PreCheck renewal scam

Cybersecurity experts say they've detected TSA PreCheck scams that can steal your money and personal information.

Experts warn of TSA Precheck renewal scam
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter has some smart sense about what you should do if you get a notice to renew your TSA Precheck.

Viral gift wrapping hacks for this holiday season

Social media users are sharing their various gift wrapping hacks online. Whether they involve secret techniques for oddly shaped gifts or showing off unique gadgets that help make the process easier, these tips will help make the holidays a lot less stressful.

Lawsuit filed against new law meant to prevent surprise medical bills
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A new report shows more than 30 percent of Americans have medical debt. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on the steps you can take to reduce it.

Lawsuit filed against new law meant to prevent surprise medical bills

A new report shows more than 30 percent of Americans have medical debt. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on the steps you can take to reduce it.

How to maximize savings with gift cards during the holiday season
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There's certainly nothing wrong with getting or giving gift cards for the holidays, but here's how you can hone in on the savings and big discounts on gift cards.

How to maximize savings with gift cards during the holiday season

There's certainly nothing wrong with getting or giving gift cards for the holidays, but here's how you can hone in on the savings and big discounts on gift cards.

How to avoid holiday affluenza and put the heart back into the holidays

If you worry that you too are influenced by the commercial or materialism side of the holidays and gift giving has started feeling superficial to you, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five ways that will help you avoid affluenza and put your heart back into Christmas.

How to beat the Grinch bots that are buying up hot holiday toys

Grinch bots are buying up popular holiday gifts. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows how you can beat them while you are shopping for your own gifts.

How to fight against bots while shopping for Christmas toys
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If you?re shopping for popular Christmas toys, you?re competing against bots. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense of what you can do as a consumer.

Can’t afford to resume federal student loan payments? Here are options

Federal Student Loan payments resume February first after being paused through the pandemic. But a new survey reveals many borrowers won’t be able to afford the payments or are looking for higher-paying jobs.

Toll road authority explains $300 million 'fix' for Ship Channel Bridge project

The Harris County Toll Road Authority now has an expensive plan to fix design flaws in its billion-dollar replacement of the Ship Channel Bridge.