Prevent falling behind on your car note using these steps
People falling behind on their auto loans has hit a 15-year high after many paid high prices for cars or trucks and high interest rates. But there are steps drivers can take when they're struggling to pay their car notes. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talked with Andrew Pentis, a Consumer Lending Analyst with Bankrate.
People falling behind on their auto loans has hit a 15-year high after many paid high prices for cars or trucks and high interest rates. But there are steps drivers can take when they're struggling to pay their car notes. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talked with Andrew Pentis, a Consumer Lending Analyst with Bankrate.
Power strips sold on Amazon recalled over serious injury, fire risk
The products were sold on Amazon between 2023 and 2025. Here’s what you need to know.
The products were sold on Amazon between 2023 and 2025. Here’s what you need to know.
Houston restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2025
Many restaurants in the Houston-area will be open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day if you decide to skip cooking for the holiday.
Many restaurants in the Houston-area will be open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day if you decide to skip cooking for the holiday.
How to save money with dynamic pricing
When retailers use dynamic pricing, we can end up paying much more for in-demand items and services. But that also means there's a best time to buy them at lower prices. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talked with Gabriele Vitke with Decodo, which analyzed prices from 37 U.S. retailers to find the best days and times to buy appliances, electronics, and apparel.
When retailers use dynamic pricing, we can end up paying much more for in-demand items and services. But that also means there's a best time to buy them at lower prices. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talked with Gabriele Vitke with Decodo, which analyzed prices from 37 U.S. retailers to find the best days and times to buy appliances, electronics, and apparel.
Frozen shrimp sold in multiple states recalled due to possible radioactive contamination, FDA says
The recalled shrimp products were sold in multiple states, including New York, Illinois, Nevada, and Oregon.
The recalled shrimp products were sold in multiple states, including New York, Illinois, Nevada, and Oregon.
Ointment sold at Walmart, Target recalled over child poisoning risk
About 50,000 containers of a pain-relief ointment sold nationwide have been recalled due to packaging that fails to meet federal child-resistant safety standards,
About 50,000 containers of a pain-relief ointment sold nationwide have been recalled due to packaging that fails to meet federal child-resistant safety standards,
H-E-B yogurt recalled over undeclared almond
A recall has been issued for certain flavors of dairy-free yogurt sold at H-E-B after it was found to contain almond that was not declared on the packaging.
A recall has been issued for certain flavors of dairy-free yogurt sold at H-E-B after it was found to contain almond that was not declared on the packaging.
Trump announces new deals with drugmakers to lower prices for Americans
Trump announced new agreements with major drugmakers to lower prescription costs and boost U.S. pharmaceutical investment.
Trump announced new agreements with major drugmakers to lower prescription costs and boost U.S. pharmaceutical investment.
Instacart ordered to refund $60 million to customers for 'deceptive practices'
Many Instacart customers will receive a refund from a $60 million settlement after the Federal Trade Commission alleges Instacart deceived customers into signing up for memberships without informed consent.
Many Instacart customers will receive a refund from a $60 million settlement after the Federal Trade Commission alleges Instacart deceived customers into signing up for memberships without informed consent.
Ford recalls more than 270,000 electric, hybrid vehicles due to roll-away risk
Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.
Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.
Blue Wave recalls over 13,000 above-ground pools due to drowning risk
The recall covers above-ground pools 48 inches and taller manufactured by the company.
The recall covers above-ground pools 48 inches and taller manufactured by the company.
TDECU stops 'law enforcement scam'
Jason Miles with TDECU spoke with Heather Sullivan about how the credit union prevented a customer from losing $20,000 to a scam and red flags consumers should watch out for.
Jason Miles with TDECU spoke with Heather Sullivan about how the credit union prevented a customer from losing $20,000 to a scam and red flags consumers should watch out for.
Instacart ordered to refund $60 million to customers
The FTC alleges Instacart deceived customers into signing up for memberships without informed consent and charged fees after offering free grocery delivery. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more details on what this means for customers.
The FTC alleges Instacart deceived customers into signing up for memberships without informed consent and charged fees after offering free grocery delivery. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more details on what this means for customers.
Southwest offering $67 flights in nod to viral internet meme: 'Trendy' sale
Deal targets Gen Alpha viral meme with select Tuesday and Wednesday flights.
Deal targets Gen Alpha viral meme with select Tuesday and Wednesday flights.
DoorDash giving away $100K in gifts to buyers who prove their holiday package will be late
Have a delayed holiday gift? DoorDash says it may be able to come to the rescue.
Have a delayed holiday gift? DoorDash says it may be able to come to the rescue.
Fact Check Trump Presidential Address: Claims clash with administration’s own data
President Donald Trump’s upbeat description of the country’s progress Wednesday contrasted with the reality facing many Americans and with some of his own administration’s statistics. Here’s a fact check of his presidential address.
President Donald Trump’s upbeat description of the country’s progress Wednesday contrasted with the reality facing many Americans and with some of his own administration’s statistics. Here’s a fact check of his presidential address.
White Castle recalls sliders over undeclared ingredients, FDA says
The recalled cartons of sliders were distributed to stores between August and October. Here’s what you need to know.
The recalled cartons of sliders were distributed to stores between August and October. Here’s what you need to know.
Honda recalls 70K vehicles over brake issue that could increase crash risk
Honda is recalling more than 70,000 U.S. vehicles over a loss of brake function, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Honda is recalling more than 70,000 U.S. vehicles over a loss of brake function, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Salad dressings recalled due to possible contamination
Ventura Foods has issued a recall of several salad dressing products after reports of black plastic planting material found in granulated onion used in the dressings.
Ventura Foods has issued a recall of several salad dressing products after reports of black plastic planting material found in granulated onion used in the dressings.
FDA announces urgent recall of dietary supplement due to undeclared ingredients
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent recall of a dietary supplement due to the capsules being tainted with sildenafil and tadalafil, which are FDA approved drugs to treat male erectile dysfunction.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent recall of a dietary supplement due to the capsules being tainted with sildenafil and tadalafil, which are FDA approved drugs to treat male erectile dysfunction.