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.

Stanley mugs recalled after reports of burn injuries

Stanley recalled 2.6 million travel mugs due to burn hazards after 91 reports and 38 injuries worldwide. The mugs were sold at major retailers.

Proposed merger of Kroger, Albertsons is halted by federal, WA judges

The proposed $24.6 billion merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons floundered on Tuesday after judges overseeing two separate cases both halted the merger.

States with the highest energy bills: See how yours compares

A new study reveals that many Americans are still feeling budget squeezes — and rising utility bills aren’t helping.