31% of parents will take on debt for back-to-school shopping, survey finds

A new survey reveals that many parents are facing financial impacts as they shop for their child’s school supplies and other necessities this year.

Consumers can have their own habits to show how they think the economy is doing

As inflation persists, experts analyze consumer behavior, including the "lipstick effect," to gauge economic sentiment and predict potential recession risks.

Federal courts halt SAVE plan | Sullivan's Smart Sense
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If you signed up for the new SAVE Plan to cut your federal student loan payments, you may have received a notice that your loans are now in forbearance.

NAR settlement: What's changing about buying, selling a house?

“This is definitely changing our industry forever," Daniel De La Vega, president of One Sotheby's International Realty told FOX TV Stations.

Home buying, selling changes to go into effect
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Beginning Aug. 17, there will be changes on how homes are bought and sold after the National Association of Realtors announced it would pay $418 million to settle lawsuits. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a look at what this means.

Cucumbers recalled after salmonella outbreak in 31 states

Cucumbers in 31 states and the District of Columbia are being recalled after hundreds of people have reported illnesses linked to salmonella. 

Things they don’t tell you about buying a home

Buying a home is more than just the down payment and mortgage and purchasers may overlook some of these unexpected aspects outside of expenses, such as the emotional stress.

Back-to-school shopping? Don?t fall for scams
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As parents and students hunt for back-to-school bargains, the Better Business Bureau is warning about scams to avoid. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares some smart tips to protect yourself!

Senators accuse Kroger, Walmart of potential price gouging with digital tags

Consumer advocates say Kroger's digital price tags allow the company to "surge grocery prices, raising prices suddenly ... when certain products are in highest demand."