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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Avoiding holiday decor dupes and scams
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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.

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.

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).

How to manage holiday expenses
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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.