Insurance companies resume deductibles, copays for COVID-19 treatments
People who get COVID-19 this year might face higher medical bills than last year. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan helps break it down and explain why that is and what you should be on the lookout for.
People who get COVID-19 this year might face higher medical bills than last year. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan helps break it down and explain why that is and what you should be on the lookout for.
Zero-click attacks: the new way hackers can get into your phone
Cyber experts have discovered they are vulnerable to a new way that hackers can attack when you're using public Wi-Fi hot spots.
Cyber experts have discovered they are vulnerable to a new way that hackers can attack when you're using public Wi-Fi hot spots.
Muffins recalled from Walmart, Sam's Club and other stores over listeria concern
Muffin products at popular grocery chains are being recalled due to a possible listeria contamination.
Muffin products at popular grocery chains are being recalled due to a possible listeria contamination.
Protecting your device from zero-click attacks
Cyber experts have discovered that people with mobile phones or tablets may be vulnerable to a new way that hackers can access phones using public WiFi hotspots. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on how to protect your devices.
Cyber experts have discovered that people with mobile phones or tablets may be vulnerable to a new way that hackers can access phones using public WiFi hotspots. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on how to protect your devices.
Passport scams on the rise due to massive processing backlog, BBB warns
As many as 2 million Americans are eagerly awaiting their passports to be issued or renewed by the U.S. State Department, and the processing backlog is creating an opportunity for scammers to take advantage of impatient travelers.
As many as 2 million Americans are eagerly awaiting their passports to be issued or renewed by the U.S. State Department, and the processing backlog is creating an opportunity for scammers to take advantage of impatient travelers.
Wedding boom on amid shortages for flowers and gowns
A post-pandemic wedding rush is on as many couples are rescheduling weddings they cancelled last year.
A post-pandemic wedding rush is on as many couples are rescheduling weddings they cancelled last year.
Wedding boom amid shortages in venues, flowers, gowns
A wedding rush has emerged after so many couples cancelled the occasion last year. The wedding boom has brought on shortages and higher prices for items like flowers and wedding gowns.
A wedding rush has emerged after so many couples cancelled the occasion last year. The wedding boom has brought on shortages and higher prices for items like flowers and wedding gowns.
Houston renters face more health hazards in apartments after sewage leak
The City of Houston Code Enforcement has slapped an apartment complex with warnings for several more health hazards after a sewage leak.
The City of Houston Code Enforcement has slapped an apartment complex with warnings for several more health hazards after a sewage leak.
Houston renters face more health hazards in apartments after sewage leak
The City of Houston Code Enforcement has slapped an apartment complex with warnings for several more health hazards after a sewage leak.
The City of Houston Code Enforcement has slapped an apartment complex with warnings for several more health hazards after a sewage leak.
Answers to questions about Child Tax Credit monthly payments
The IRS started sending out child tax credit payments today.
The IRS started sending out child tax credit payments today.
Answering your FAQ's on the Child Tax Credit
The IRS has started sending out those child tax credit payments starting Thursday. We know a lot of you also have a lot of questions, so we turn to our consumer reporter Heather Sullivan for some answers.
The IRS has started sending out those child tax credit payments starting Thursday. We know a lot of you also have a lot of questions, so we turn to our consumer reporter Heather Sullivan for some answers.
Johnson & Johnson recalling sunscreens due to traces of benzene
Johnson & Johnson says it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contained low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure.
Johnson & Johnson says it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contained low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure.
Houston restaurant claims Uber Eats owes them more than $20,000
A local family-owned business claims Uber Eats owes them money from more than 700 orders, or an estimated $20,000.
A local family-owned business claims Uber Eats owes them money from more than 700 orders, or an estimated $20,000.
Sunscreen recall: Neutrogena, Aveeno products recalled over benzene
Johnson & Johnson is recalling certain sunscreens after traces of the carcinogen benzene was detected in some of its products.
Johnson & Johnson is recalling certain sunscreens after traces of the carcinogen benzene was detected in some of its products.
Many economists, Federal Chair don't expect inflation to last long
While economists say prices for some consumer goods will stay high for a while, many expect inflation to decrease next year.
While economists say prices for some consumer goods will stay high for a while, many expect inflation to decrease next year.
Many economists, Federal Chair don't expect inflation to last long
While economists say prices for some consumer goods will stay high for a while, many expect inflation to decrease next year.
While economists say prices for some consumer goods will stay high for a while, many expect inflation to decrease next year.
Shrinkflation: Hidden ways you're paying more for groceries
Many shoppers are finding shrinkflation, the downsizing of products being sold for the same price.
Many shoppers are finding shrinkflation, the downsizing of products being sold for the same price.
Shrinkflation: Hidden ways you?re paying more for groceries
Shoppers might notice grocery products shrinking. Shrinkflation is when manufacturers put less product in a package, but charge the same price.
Shoppers might notice grocery products shrinking. Shrinkflation is when manufacturers put less product in a package, but charge the same price.
Americans' tipping habits didn't improve during pandemic, poll finds
A survey of U.S. adults found that tipping habits did not improve during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a boom in the food delivery service industry.
A survey of U.S. adults found that tipping habits did not improve during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a boom in the food delivery service industry.
You may soon get fewer illegal robocalls thanks to new law
A new law means you should start receiving fewer illegal robocalls soon.
A new law means you should start receiving fewer illegal robocalls soon.