This is how much money you need to get divorced

This is how much money you need to get divorced

Going through a divorce can be incredibly difficult, no matter the reason. And the financial cost varies widely depending on the circumstances. Here’s what to know.

Going through a divorce can be incredibly difficult, no matter the reason. And the financial cost varies widely depending on the circumstances. Here’s what to know.

Amazon’s Prime Day II signals holiday spending hurdles

Amazon’s Prime Day II signals holiday spending hurdles

For the first time, Amazon is holding a second Prime Day event of the year on Tuesday, offering Prime members early access to holiday deals weeks ahead of Halloween.

For the first time, Amazon is holding a second Prime Day event of the year on Tuesday, offering Prime members early access to holiday deals weeks ahead of Halloween.

Biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades expected this week

Biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades expected this week

Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.

Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.

Nobel economics prize awarded to former Fed chair Ben Bernanke, 2 other Americans

Nobel economics prize awarded to former Fed chair Ben Bernanke, 2 other Americans

The Nobel Prize winners’ research took on great real-world significance when investors sent the financial system into a panic during the fall of 2008.

The Nobel Prize winners’ research took on great real-world significance when investors sent the financial system into a panic during the fall of 2008.

'Conception': Movie about IVF filmed in Houston with entirely local cast

'Conception': Movie about IVF filmed in Houston with entirely local cast

Tarun Verma's directorial film debut, “Conception,” explores the depths some couples are willing to go through to experience just that by means of in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Tarun Verma's directorial film debut, “Conception,” explores the depths some couples are willing to go through to experience just that by means of in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Houston ranked among the cheapest airports to fly out of post-COVID-19

Houston ranked among the cheapest airports to fly out of post-COVID-19

According to CouponFollow, Hobby Airport was ranked 5th cheapest airport to fly out of post-COVID-19 based on averaging airfare data from 2000-2022.

According to CouponFollow, Hobby Airport was ranked 5th cheapest airport to fly out of post-COVID-19 based on averaging airfare data from 2000-2022.

FCC taking aim to curb growing number of scam robotexts, robocalls
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FCC taking aim to curb growing number of scam robotexts, robocalls

Scam robotexts have surged, bilking consumers out of billions of dollars. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on how experts are working to curb this spread.

Scam robotexts have surged, bilking consumers out of billions of dollars. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on how experts are working to curb this spread.

MAX's Wine Dive owners finds cash, gift card left behind at their restaurant on Washington Ave.

MAX's Wine Dive owners finds cash, gift card left behind at their restaurant on Washington Ave.

Owners of MAX's Wine Dive say they found an envelope tucked behind a booth with a card reading "Congratulations to the Abregos" with a "significant amount of cash and a gift card."

Owners of MAX's Wine Dive say they found an envelope tucked behind a booth with a card reading "Congratulations to the Abregos" with a "significant amount of cash and a gift card."

Americans changing holiday travel plans due to inflation, survey finds

Americans changing holiday travel plans due to inflation, survey finds

Over the holidays, many Americans are opting for fewer days of travel, cheaper accommodations, and shorter distances due to rising costs, a recent survey found.

Over the holidays, many Americans are opting for fewer days of travel, cheaper accommodations, and shorter distances due to rising costs, a recent survey found.

New car prices may start coming down soon, analysts say
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New car prices may start coming down soon, analysts say

Average new and used car prices dropped slightly in September. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with experts for some Smart Sense on what to expect from this trend.

Average new and used car prices dropped slightly in September. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with experts for some Smart Sense on what to expect from this trend.

Student loan forgiveness eligibility scaled back; here's what you need to know

Student loan forgiveness eligibility scaled back; here's what you need to know

The Department of Education said last week that borrowers with federal student loans held by private banks would be ineligible for loan forgiveness unless they already consolidated their loans.

The Department of Education said last week that borrowers with federal student loans held by private banks would be ineligible for loan forgiveness unless they already consolidated their loans.

Mortgage activity hits 25-year low as rates rise

Mortgage activity hits 25-year low as rates rise

The Federal Reserve's strategy of raising interest rates in an attempt to fight sky-high inflation is sending mortgage rates higher, impacting home buyers.

The Federal Reserve's strategy of raising interest rates in an attempt to fight sky-high inflation is sending mortgage rates higher, impacting home buyers.