Top hiring & workplace trends for 2023
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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.

Sullivan's Smart Sense: Small business Saturday, Cyber Monday offering better deals than Black Friday
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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.

Tips for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
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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.

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.

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.

Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief

President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?

Credit score change may help millions buy homes
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense about what it could mean for some potential home owners.

2022 holiday sales expected to be slower than last year

The National Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail trade group, expects holiday sales growth will slow to a range of 6% to 8%, compared with the blistering 13.5% growth of a year ago.

Here is your official tipping guide for the holiday season

Tipping early in the holiday season means people have extra cash to spend which may even include giving away their own holiday tips.