Dining out? Here's what's more expensive, based on October data

Restaurant prices keep rising in 2025, with items getting more expensive amid tariffs, labor and weather pressures.

What are portable, assumable mortgages?

The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.

FAA freezes flight reductions at 6% as staffing levels improve, airlines working to resume normal operations

Some relief for fliers as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says now that the government shutdown has ended, flight reductions are expected to stay at 6% at 40 major airports across the U.S.

National Hemp product ban included in shutdown ending legislation

The same legislative measure which would re-open the U.S. Government carries a provision which would outlaw nearly all intoxicating hemp products currently on the market.

Workers retiring early using the F.I.R.E. Movement: What is it?

Two percent of Americans retire before the age of 50, but more are trying to retire early through what's known as the F.I.R.E. Movement. What is it?

F.I.R.E Movement trend fueling early retirement
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Have you dreamed of retiring early, but it just doesn't seem possible? FOX 26's Heather Sullivan spoke with Scott Schmidt who retired at 42 and shares how he did it.

64,000 alpaca toys recalled due to choking risk for children

The recalled toys were sold nationwide and also on Amazon and other online retail sites between 2020 and 2025.

Houston mother of 4 on impact of SNAP uncertainty
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A Houston mother of four children all under the age of 8 says uncertainty over SNAP funding is adding to her family's stress. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan spoke to the mom and a FOX 26 viewer who stepped up to help.

Baby formula recall linked to infant botulism outbreak is expanding: What to know

A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.

Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal: What would it mean for homebuyers?

The Trump administration signaled they're planning to develop a 50-year mortgage that they think could expand access to homeownership, though experts are cautioning what it could mean for buyers.

What federal workers going without pay can do to protect their credit score

The federal workforce has now missed two paychecks due to the government shutdown. Intuit Credit Karma says many are facing financial uncertainty but there are things they can do to help protect their credit scores.