U.S. PIRG offers guide to buying refurbished cell phones, electronics
Should you buy refurbished electronics? An environmental group urges shoppers to choose refurbished electronics to save money and help the environment.
Should you buy refurbished electronics? An environmental group urges shoppers to choose refurbished electronics to save money and help the environment.
Competition for homes is easing the fastest for buyers in these markets
New construction and recovering U.S. inventory are helping to tilt more markets in favor of buyers in the South, as well as a few other areas, according to Zillow.
New construction and recovering U.S. inventory are helping to tilt more markets in favor of buyers in the South, as well as a few other areas, according to Zillow.
Richmond woman facing homelessness due to foreclosure following loan modification
Johnnie Jefferson, a pioneering nurse and senior citizen, confronts the potential loss of her home due to a foreclosure stemming from a misunderstood loan modification.
Johnnie Jefferson, a pioneering nurse and senior citizen, confronts the potential loss of her home due to a foreclosure stemming from a misunderstood loan modification.
Is Reddit down? Outage reported by social media users
There was a spike of more than 46,000 error reports Wednesday afternoon for Reddit, according to Downdetector.
There was a spike of more than 46,000 error reports Wednesday afternoon for Reddit, according to Downdetector.
Trump Stimulus Checks: Will they be issued, and could you receive one?
Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online.
Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online.
Here's how much the average American will spend for the holidays, by city
Holiday sales in 2024 are expected to grow between 2.5% and 3.5% from last year, according to WalletHub.
Holiday sales in 2024 are expected to grow between 2.5% and 3.5% from last year, according to WalletHub.
Grimmway Farms carrot recall: See list of impacted products
A multi-state E. coli outbreak has been linked to recalled organic whole carrots and baby carrots sold under several brands like Trader Joe’s, 365 and more.
A multi-state E. coli outbreak has been linked to recalled organic whole carrots and baby carrots sold under several brands like Trader Joe’s, 365 and more.
Cash App settlement: Deadline to claim up to $2,500 is Monday
Those who have used Cash App to transfer money in the last six years may be eligible for up to $2,500 as part of a class-action settlement.
Those who have used Cash App to transfer money in the last six years may be eligible for up to $2,500 as part of a class-action settlement.
Baby carrots contaminated with E. coli recalled; 1 killed, dozens sickened
An E. coli outbreak that has sickened 39 people and caused one death is tied to organic baby carrots sold under multiple brand names – including Trader Joe’s, 365 and more.
An E. coli outbreak that has sickened 39 people and caused one death is tied to organic baby carrots sold under multiple brand names – including Trader Joe’s, 365 and more.
220,000 Medical King portable adult bed rails recalled after a death, marking 9th related recall in 3 years
Eighteen deaths have been reported in connection with all portable adult bed rail recalls since 2021, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said
Eighteen deaths have been reported in connection with all portable adult bed rail recalls since 2021, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said
TikTokers, BBB warn of holiday decor dupes & scams
TikTokers show holiday decor fails. How not to get duped.
TikTokers show holiday decor fails. How not to get duped.
Avoiding holiday decor dupes and scams
Be on the look out for holiday decor scams! The Better Business Bureau says you should hold up before buying, because the seller could leave you deflated. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan shares how you can avoid holiday blues.
Be on the look out for holiday decor scams! The Better Business Bureau says you should hold up before buying, because the seller could leave you deflated. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan shares how you can avoid holiday blues.
How much it costs to host Thanksgiving in 2024
Inflation and rising food costs are prompting some hosts to alter their plans, cut back on certain expenses or even reconsider hosting next year, according to a new survey.
Inflation and rising food costs are prompting some hosts to alter their plans, cut back on certain expenses or even reconsider hosting next year, according to a new survey.
Lunchables removed from school lunch menus nationwide
Lunchables are off the menu at schools nationwide.
Lunchables are off the menu at schools nationwide.
TxTag Toll processing to be taken over by Harris County Toll Road Authority
The Harris County Toll Road Authority will take over TxTag account management, toll transaction processing, invoicing and payment collection, walk-in and call centers, and tag inventory and distribution.
The Harris County Toll Road Authority will take over TxTag account management, toll transaction processing, invoicing and payment collection, walk-in and call centers, and tag inventory and distribution.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Krispy Kreme offers free dozen doughnuts on World Kindness Day – how to get the deal
Customers at Krispy Kreme can get a dozen free glazed doughnuts on Nov. 13 for World Kindness Day.
Customers at Krispy Kreme can get a dozen free glazed doughnuts on Nov. 13 for World Kindness Day.
80,000 pounds of Costco butter recalled for lacking disclaimer about milk
The recalled 46,800 pounds of butter “list cream, but may be missing the Contains Milk statement," according to the FDA.
The recalled 46,800 pounds of butter “list cream, but may be missing the Contains Milk statement," according to the FDA.
How to manage holiday expenses
The holiday season is fast approaching, and it has been another wallet-squeezing year. You may even still be paying off last year's debt. Mark Henry, founder of Alloy Wealth Management, offers some advice.
The holiday season is fast approaching, and it has been another wallet-squeezing year. You may even still be paying off last year's debt. Mark Henry, founder of Alloy Wealth Management, offers some advice.
Zillow reveals 5 home trends for 2025
Consumers look for certain qualities in a home when considering buying one, but here are the trends you should know that may define the housing market next year.
Consumers look for certain qualities in a home when considering buying one, but here are the trends you should know that may define the housing market next year.



















