Inflation gave most Americans a 2.6% wage cut in April
The typical US worker is worse off today than they were a year ago due to inflation.
Abbott says it will be at least two months before baby formula from shuttered plant hits shelves
The baby formula shortage continues to get worse.
Baby formula shortage: Which foods and techniques boost breast milk production?
Baby formula is the latest staple to be hit by supply chain shortages in the U.S.
Inflation may have peaked, but where do we go from here?
Inflation may have finally peaked, dropping slightly from March's 40-year high, according to the U.S. Department of Labor; so what does that mean for you and the economy? An economist tells FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan the chances for a recession and continued inflation.
Inflation may have peaked, but where do we go from here?
Inflation may have finally peaked, dropping slightly from March's 40-year high, according to the U.S. Department of Labor; so what does that mean for you and the economy? An economist discusses the chances for a recession and continued inflation.
Biden sees a bigger role for US farms due to Ukraine war
President Biden vowed to help farmers try to ease a global spike in food prices as he visited a family farm and unrolled policies meant to increase harvests in ways that the administration believes could also help to reduce grocery bills at home.
Car buyers using new website to turn tables on dealership markups
If you're in the market for a car, you can save some money by avoiding huge dealership markups thanks to a new website.
US inflation hit 8.3% in April but slows from 40-year high
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
New website helping car buyers turn the tables on markups
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on how you can save some money if you're in the market for a car without having to pay huge markups.
Inflation driving up fuel, food prices, impacting Houston Food Bank
According to some estimations, food costs have increased by roughly 10% compared to last year.
Here's how much more you'll be paying for food in 2022, according to USDA estimates
The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.
How credit card swipe fees are hitting consumers
The average family already spends an additional $900 from added swipe fees.
20 internet providers agree to discount service for low-income Americans
The new program could effectively make millions of households eligible for free internet service through an already existing federal subsidy.
Local company explores clever approach to expand EV charging stations
As Texas already has the nation's third-highest number of electric-vehicles in the country, there's a push to find more places to plug-in. A local company is trying a clever approach to put charging-stations where EV drivers are traveling.
Prices at the pump hitting record highs
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on just how high the prices are getting.
Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Cash in on savings on Concert Tickets
What are you getting your mom for Mother's Day? How about concert tickets?
Saving on Mother's Day concert tickets
What are you getting your mom for Mother's Day? How about concert tickets? FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some smart sense on how you can save money on tickets!
Houston-area man arrested in $1.2 million telemarketing scheme targeting more than 100 people
Court records say Michael Laurendeau and others scammed more than 100 people out of more than $1.2 million; “the money was then spent on trips, dinners, a car, and other goods.”
Robocalls have increased by millions in recent months
Robocalls jumped by over 600 million from February to March, YouMail tracker found