Car still not fixed after taking it to mechanic? Here?s what steps you can take
Have you ever had an expensive car repair that didn?t really get fixed properly and the mechanic won?t make it right? FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some ?smart sense? on what to do and how you can try to avoid it.
Consumers more optimistic about food prices: report
It’s getting easier for Americans to find what they’re looking for at the grocery store! However, some shoppers still have concerns.
Texas House committee considers sports betting in the state
The odds of winning in the Senate currently remain a long shot. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has declared any gambling bill from the House as D-O-A in the Senate, but Leach is not ready to fold.
Houston woman gets $700 refund after FOX 26 steps in to settle auto repair dispute
A woman says her car was undrivable immediately after having the brakes repaired. When she tried telling the mechanic, they refused to cover the cost. That's when FOX 26 stepped in to help her find answers.
House Republicans plan to pass their own spending bill
As the battle over the looming debt ceiling heats up, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Republicans will pass their own bill, which will not include a ?no strings attached? debt limit increase.
Woman gets $700 refund after FOX 26 steps in to help auto repair dispute
A woman says her car was undrivable immediately after having the brakes repaired. When she tried telling the mechanic, they refused to cover the cost. That's when FOX 26 stepped in to help her find answers.
Texas generated more than $87 million in taxes through Airbnb
Airbnb officials said the tax collection and remittance in Texas is a 35 percent increase from 2021.
BakerRipley Tax Center offers free return help until April 18 deadline
Families and individuals that earn up to $58,000 can get free tax services from the BakerRipley Tax Center.
The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals
According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.
More women earning as much as husbands, but still do more at home, study finds
In U.S. marriages where spouses earn the same income, husbands were still found to spend more time on leisure, while wives spend more time on caregiving and chores, according to Pew Research.
Inflation and rising costs pushes Americans to make risky financial choices: Survey
High inflation and interest rates pushed 35% of Americans to drain cash from emergency savings and 26% have skipped or are considering becoming delinquent on their credit cards, a recent survey from Achieve said.
IRS extends tax deadlines for storm victims in these 7 states
Individuals, households and businesses in disaster areas as designated by FEMA qualify for the tax relief.
Benefits available for senior citizens struggling with inflation
Poverty is rising among senior citizens as many are struggling with high inflation, particularly those on fixed incomes. But the National Council on Aging says seniors are leaving $30 billion in benefits on the table. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan joins us with Smart Sense on resources available to help seniors out.
US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates
The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.
Senior Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases
Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.
Tax season: Scammers targeting people rushing to do taxes
Hey there procrastinators, your tax return is due on April 18! But beware, scammers are capitalizing on your rush to get it done and they're using artificial intelligence to do it. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan shares some smart sense on how to avoid being scammed.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates fall below 6 percent | April 13, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 13, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Biden declares COVID-19 emergency over, but homeowners still have time to file for forbearance, FHA says
COVID-19 forbearance expired at the same time as the COVID-19 national emergency was officially declared over. It has now been extended until May 31, 2023, the FHA said.
Parents feel financial pressure from helping adult children
Mom and dad's piggy banks are feeling the pressure from their adult children. FOX Business Network's Gerry Willis shares stories from moms experiencing the pressure.
How you can save money on groceries with salvage grocer Martie
While grocery prices are still up 8.4% over last year the U.S. is still throwing away 119 billion pounds of food a year, but Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shared how you can save a lot of money buying those salvage groceries.