Planning a trip? Travel prices are finally descending

If you're looking to plan a trip, particularly for the holidays, experts say prices are finally starting to come down. But don't wait too long.

Understanding the housing market
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The housing market can be hard to keep up with the times. And that's why we have experts to help us figure it all out like Dan Roccato, a personal finance expert with credible.com

How to claim your child tax credit
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Some parents tell us they're having trouble collecting the child tax credit payments they're expecting. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares information on how you can claim it.

Haven't received child tax credit payments? Here's the fix

Some parents tell us they're having trouble collecting the child tax credit payments they're expecting.

Group power plan aims to cut your energy bill

A residential energy aggregator aims to help residents cut their monthly electricity bills.

Love Yourself to Better Health program
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Ruben Dominguez introduces us to Jenuine Nutrition, which is launching the "Love Yourself to Better Health" program with nutritious smoothies for customers.

7 million unemployed losing pandemic unemployment benefits

Seven million unemployed people across the country are losing their pandemic unemployment benefits on this Labor Day.

Con-men running online COVID-19 scams, here's what you need to look out for

The Better Business Bureau is warning of email and other online scams. So stick to reputable sites when you're purchasing items pertaining to the pandemic such as masks, home COVID tests, thermometers and other supplies.

What is to blame for the disappointing number of new jobs in August?

After months of growth, the economy added a disappointing number of new jobs in August. While headlines are blaming a surging COVID-19 pandemic, some other factors may be in play as well.

Harris Co. Pct. 1 Constable Rosen, NACA launch new efforts to stop evictions
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With so many renters facing eviction now that the CDC eviction moratorium has been thrown out, new efforts are being made to keep renters in their homes.

Harris Co. Pct. 1 Constable Rosen, NACA launch new efforts to stop evictions

With so many renters facing eviction now that the CDC eviction moratorium has been thrown out, new efforts are being made to keep renters in their homes.

PetSmart recalls dog bowls over laceration risk

PetSmart has already received three reports of consumers receiving cuts, scratches.

REPORT: More than 100,000 Houston customers had power shut off this summer

Since the Public Utility Commission lifted the ban on shutting off residential utlities in June, there's been a surge in people losing power, and air conditioning, during these hot summer months.

Should employers 'lease' your home office if you work from home?

As the stubborn COVID pandemic pushes some employers to adjust their 'return to work' plans, working from home will remain a necessity for a lot of people. If that arrangement becomes a new normal, for some, there's an argument suggesting employees should be paid for the space they provide.

Where Hurricane Ida evacuees can find shelter, food, clothing
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with Hurricane Ida evacuees and shares where people who have been displaced by Hurricane Ida can get help.

Ida idles oil production on busy gulf coast

Oil prices rose slightly in the hours after the energy industry found itself right in the path of Hurricane Ida. Offshore drilling and onshore processing were both affected by the storm.

BBB: Watch out for Ida donation scams

Seeing the images of the devastation in New Orleans, you may want to donate to help. But scammers seize on disasters to squeeze you out of your money.