Amazon to hire 150,000 seasonal workers; 5,900 in the Houston area
Just last month, the online retailer put out a call for 125,000 full and part-time employees, to keep up with everyday business. The upcoming holiday shopping crush will require tens of thousands more.
Just last month, the online retailer put out a call for 125,000 full and part-time employees, to keep up with everyday business. The upcoming holiday shopping crush will require tens of thousands more.
New York man sues Canon for $5M, claims printers don’t scan when ink is low
David Leacraft is seeking $5 million from Canon U.S.A. Inc. claiming the company deceptively forces consumers to buy ink cartridges in order to scan documents.
David Leacraft is seeking $5 million from Canon U.S.A. Inc. claiming the company deceptively forces consumers to buy ink cartridges in order to scan documents.
Medicare enrollment begins with more plans and changes; here's how you can find what you need
Open enrollment for Medicare begins Friday. It’s a confusing time for many seniors to figure out which health plan they need.
Open enrollment for Medicare begins Friday. It’s a confusing time for many seniors to figure out which health plan they need.
How to choose the right health plan for you
Medicare enrollment has begun. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter has some Smart Sense on choosing a plan.
Medicare enrollment has begun. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter has some Smart Sense on choosing a plan.
Butterball ground turkey recalled over possible plastic contamination
Butterball has recalled over 14,000 pounds of its ground turkey because the products may be contaminated with blue plastic, U.S. officials said.
Butterball has recalled over 14,000 pounds of its ground turkey because the products may be contaminated with blue plastic, U.S. officials said.
Social Security checks getting 5.9% boost next year
Seniors and people with disabilities will get a 5.9% increase in their Social Security checks in 2022.
Seniors and people with disabilities will get a 5.9% increase in their Social Security checks in 2022.
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.