Delta passenger explains why he declined $10K offer to give up airplane seat
“I think we’ve all agreed that if it ever happened again, we’d be the first ones off the flight,” Jason Aten said.
Customer disputing $500 tip at Houston-area ice cream restaurant
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you can do if you come across this issue.
Woman wins lottery, buys gift cards for strangers
“I got an expected gift and I believe in paying it forward and I wanted to pass it along,” Crystal Dunn said.
Friends of 35 years keep promise, split $361,527 lottery prize
Scott Edwards made a pact with his friend Perry Charles that they would split any big lottery wins with each other
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $530M for Tuesday’s drawing
According to the lottery’s website, July has been considered a “hot” month with two of the largest jackpots in the lottery’s 20-year history being won in that month.
Expert offers tips to navigate financial change, as inflation and recession fears drag on
The government's report that came out this week that inflation has climbed to 9.1% has more consumers facing some really tight finances and quite frankly, just worried about a possible recession.
Navigating through financial changes amid inflation
The government's report that came out this week that inflation has climbed to 9.1% has more consumers facing some really tight finances and quite frankly, just worried about a possible recession. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka looks at how to navigate some of those financial changes.
How to coupon for beginners, save on groceries during inflation
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares tips from an expert on how to use coupons to save on groceries.
Expert breaks down how to cut coupons for beginners
As inflation continues to make grocery shopping difficult, more folks might be looking to cut coupons. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with Krys the Maximizer, an expert on the proper way to do so for beginners.
Manchin says no to new taxes, climate action in 'stunning' blow to Dems
Senator Joe Manchin says he’ll oppose an economic measure he’s been negotiating with Democratic leaders if it includes climate change action or higher taxes on the rich or corporations.
More people using online grocery shopping to save money amid inflation
With free curbside or in-store pickup, online grocery shopping can help save money.
As inflation hits 9.1%, bigger rate hikes are possible, economists say
Economists say the Fed could raise rates another full percent in late July to curb inflation.
Economists answer inflation questions on why interest rate keeps climbing
You may be wondering why inflation continues to climb after the fed has been raising interest rates since March. FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks to economists about that and has the full story.
Here’s how much it costs to have a baby in the US, analysis finds
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
US inflation reached 9.1% in June, a new 40-year high
U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.
Utility assistance available to keep homes cool
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on ways you can get assistance to keep your home cool during the Texas heat wave.
Woman linked to $3.3 million credit scheme arrested by Harris County officials
A Harris County woman is accused of fixing people's credit through illegal means, which defrauded financial institutions out of millions of dollars.
Costco raises prices on food court soft drinks, chicken bake
Wholesale retailer Costco reported June net sales of $22.78B.
Why the crypto plunge is a cautionary tale for public pension funds
The plunge in prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in recent weeks provides a cautionary tale for the handful of public pension funds that have dipped their toes in the crypto pool over the past few years.
Price of forever stamps increasing July 10
Heads up — the price of stamps is about to go up again.