BBB offers guidance on avoiding online scams ahead of holiday shopping
The Better Business Bureau is now warning people, especially those who shop online, to beware of holiday shopping scams
Biden asks Congress to block potential railroad strike
President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks.
Cyber Monday purchases impacted by inflation, delaying shipments
Many, if not all of us, have been conditioned to expect free and fast shipping but stubborn inflation has made so many things more expensive and is also hitting retailers who are trying to balance keeping customers happy with what they can reasonably accomplish.
Why inflation could impact costs, shipping delays for Cyber Monday purchases
Many, if not all of us, have been conditioned to expect free and fast shipping but stubborn inflation has made so many things more expensive and is also hitting retailers who are trying to balance keeping customers happy with what they can reasonably accomplish.
Top hiring & workplace trends for 2023
A new report is out taking a look at the Top 5 hiring and workplace trends for the new year. Economist Cory Stahle with Indeed Hiring Lab discusses the report.
Retiring too early could cost you $182,000 in benefits, study says
A new study says that virtually all American workers between 45 and 62 should wait beyond age 65 to collect their retirement benefits, and many should wait until 70.
Cyber Monday deals lure in shoppers amid high inflation
Consumers are hopping online to find more discounts on gifts that have increased in price due to inflation. The popular online shopping day is projected to rake in more than $11 billion in sales.
Furniture company lays off thousands in a memo just days before Thanksgiving
Nearly the entire workforce of the Mississippi-based company got a memo informing them not to come to work the next day.
Sullivan's Smart Sense: Small business Saturday, Cyber Monday offering better deals than Black Friday
If you didn't get a chance to take advantage of Black Friday sales, have no fear. Shoppers can still find deals through the weekend and beyond. Plus, Small Business Saturday is November 26. That's the day designated to support local, small businesses, which create many jobs in our local economy. And many of them will offer sales both in-store and online.
Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday: Which day will save you the most money
It's time to score some deals between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But which event will save you more money?
Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Tips for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Tech-life columnist Jennifer Jolly shares tips for Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping and good deals.
How much do you need to make to buy a house in Houston?
How much do I need to make to afford a house in Houston, Texas? Here's the required salary, according to Redfin.
Tom Brady, Steph Curry and other celebrities face Texas investigation for endorsements of bankrupt crypto firm
The probe is part of the state’s wider investigation into FTX’s multibillion-dollar bankruptcy.
AAA Texas: Statewide average gas price drops below $3 Thanksgiving travel week
The statewide average gas price for a gallon of unleaded fuel in Texas has dropped below $3 per gallon as millions of Texans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, AAA Texas says.
Plastic Problems: How much plastic a family of 5 uses in a week
For this story, we had a family of five hold on to every piece of plastic they touched for one week to get a sense of just how much plastic we use. Here's what they found.
Houston has the lowest rise in inflation compared to some metropolitan cities, new survey finds
While inflation continues to dominate headlines and affect the country, and that includes at the dinner table, a recent survey found Houston has the lowest rise compared to other cities.
Houston shoppers expect to spend $200 more on gifts this holiday season
Are high inflation and a possible recession impacting your holiday spending? FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has the story.
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX owes over $3B to creditors
Bahamas-based FTX filed for bankruptcy on Nov. 11 after the exchange acknowledged that it had used customer funds to cover bad bets by Bankman-Fried's trading arm, Alameda Research.
What is Small Business Saturday? The annual post-Thanksgiving push for consumers to buy from small businesses
Big retailers often have the spotlight when it comes to holiday shopping, but Small Business Saturday, which happens on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, gives small businesses some time in the spotlight. Here's what you should know about the annual shopping event.