Texas families encouraged to apply for WIC benefits
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Texas Health and Human Services is encouraging families to apply for WIC benefits, as only about half of eligible Texas children are receiving them. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more details.

Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, Bank of America face federal lawsuit over Zelle payment fraud

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the banks failed to protect hundreds of thousands of consumers from rampant fraud on the popular payments network Zelle.

Big Lots to start holding 'Going out of Business' sales at remaining locations

Big Lots announced it will likely not complete its purchase agreement to sell off its assets as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and is holding Going Out Of Business sales now.

Holiday return policy changes: Some stores shortening windows

Need to return a gift that wasn't quite right? Some stores are shortening their holiday return windows. Target, Kohl's, Best Buy, and Macy's are among them.

How to help protect seniors from scams

Holiday family gatherings are good opportunities to help protect seniors from scams.

Christmas gift spending per child by state

Want to know how your Christmas gift budget stacks up? Here’s a look at survey results showing how much parents across the country expect to spend per child this year.

Proposed Texas tax change could add costs for online sellers

A proposed tax change in Texas could significantly impact small businesses selling online, raising concerns about increased costs and potential business closures.

Proposed tax change could impact small businesses
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Small business owners in Texas who sell online are sounding the alarm about a proposed tax change that they say could take a dangerous cut out of their finances.

Expert confident about 2025 real estate market: What buyers may be missing

As consumers patiently wait for mortgage rates to settle, the Century 21 Real Estate CEO is flagging consumers about "positive signs" that are emerging from the real estate market.

Here's the median net worth of homeowners vs. renters

Homeownership is often viewed as a primary way to build wealth in the U.S., particularly for low- to moderate-income households.

Top housing markets of 2025 revealed in new study

A new study forecasted strong home sales and price growth in select U.S. cities in 2025. Here's where.

Low cost, environmentally friendly gift wrapping ideas going viral

Tired of buying wrapping paper only to throw it away? Here's some popular gift wrap ideas that save money and help save the planet.

Gift wrapping hacks to save money
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The cost of holiday gift-wrapping continues to increase only for the paper and bags to end up in the trash. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has ways people can save money on gift-wrapping and save the environment.