US consumer inflation slowed to 7.7% in October
Consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October from a year earlier and 0.4% from September, the Labor Department said Thursday.
FTC warns donors to watch out for veterans' charity scams
Veteran's Day is Friday and FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on how to ensure donations to veterans' charities go to help the military.
Where to find Thanksgiving Dinner Deals amid high inflation
Some grocery stores are offering Thanksgiving dinner deals. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more.
How residents can navigate grocery shopping amid high inflation
With inflation top of voters? minds on Election Day, some recent price comparisons reveal which grocery stores can save you the most money.
$1 million winning Powerball ticket sold at Houston convenience store
A ticket sold at a Houston convenience store won a $1 million prize in the record-breaking Powerball jackpot drawing that was scheduled for Monday night.
Powerball: Here are the winning numbers in $2.04 billion jackpot after delay
Hours after the originally-scheduled Powerball jackpot drawing on Monday night, the winning numbers have finally been shared. Did you win?
Analysts warn of political scams in robocalls, texts, what you need to know
Is your phone ringing off the hook with political robocalls? Or getting lots of Text messages? FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan says it?s about to get worse and some of them are just looking to scam you.
Fly now, pay later: Here’s how you can book a flight but pay for it next year
With air travel demand rising, one California-based company lets customers book a flight without paying for their ticket upfront.
Monday's Powerball jackpot jumps to a record $1.9 billion
There were no tickets that matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing.
Mattress Mack is $75 million richer thanks to Houston Astros, largest sports bet payout
Houston's Mattress Mack has won $75 million thanks to the Houston Astros clinching the 2022 World Series.
Saturday Powerball numbers drawn for record $1.6 billion jackpot
We’ll all be waking up with an extra hour of sleep — but someone else could be waking up a billionaire.
Texas oyster season begins with severe restrictions for fishermen
Texas oyster fishermen say the recent restriction on oyster bays aren't only threatening their livelihood, but could also be dangerous for the oysters.
Powerball payout calculator: How much would you get after taxes if you won?
Update: The winning numbers for the record-setting $1.6B Powerball jackpot were drawn Saturday night. They are: 28 45 53 56 69 20
How to handle lending money to others, affecting your finances
Have you ever helped out a friend or family member by lending them money and something went wrong? You are far from alone. In fact, some say that if you want to keep your friends, don't lend them money, but there's a way to handle, this tricky situation without burning bridges.
How your vote affects the Texas grid
After reviewing what went wrong in 2021, the latest Federal Energy Regulatory Commission report shows if Texas is hit with another extreme weather event like the big freeze, things would play out much the same way: massive supply shortages and millions of Texans at risk of losing power.
Powerball jackpot soars to whopping $1.5 billion, 3rd-largest in US history
The next Powerball jackpot also comes with a cash option of $745.9 million before taxes.
How steep interest rate hikes impact your finances
Mortgage rates continue to jump, home sales slump and credit cards and auto loans increase.
Federal Reserve raises interest rate by three-quarters of a point
The Fed’s move raised its key short-term rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its highest level in 15 years.
Lump sum or annuity? Experts weigh in on $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot cash out options
Winners of giant jackpots like the one up for grabs Wednesday night nearly always take the cash, and financial advisors say that might be a mistake.
Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.2 billion after no winner on Halloween
No one matched all six numbers in last night’s drawing, so the Powerball jackpot has soared to an estimated $1.2 billion with a $596.7 million cash option.