Sullivan's Smart Sense: Small business Saturday, Cyber Monday offering better deals than Black Friday
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.
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.
Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday: Which day will save you the most money
It's time to score some deals between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But which event will save you more money?
It's time to score some deals between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But which event will save you more money?
Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Tips for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Tech-life columnist Jennifer Jolly shares tips for Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping and good deals.
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.
How much do I need to make to afford a house in Houston, Texas? Here's the required salary, according to Redfin.
Tom Brady, Steph Curry and other celebrities face Texas investigation for endorsements of bankrupt crypto firm
The probe is part of the state’s wider investigation into FTX’s multibillion-dollar bankruptcy.
The probe is part of the state’s wider investigation into FTX’s multibillion-dollar bankruptcy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Houston shoppers expect to spend $200 more on gifts this holiday season
Are high inflation and a possible recession impacting your holiday spending? FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has the story.
Are high inflation and a possible recession impacting your holiday spending? FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has the story.
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.
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.
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?
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
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense about what it could mean for some potential home owners.
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.
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.
Tipping early in the holiday season means people have extra cash to spend which may even include giving away their own holiday tips.
How much you can expect to pay for Thanksgiving staples this year
Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples.
Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples.
Texas House Speaker advocates investing massive state surplus in infrastructure
The legislative session scheduled in January of next year will discuss what Texas lawmakers should do with the massive amount of budget surplus.
The legislative session scheduled in January of next year will discuss what Texas lawmakers should do with the massive amount of budget surplus.
TX House Speaker advocates investing massive state surplus in infrastructure
The state's budget surplus is estimated at $27 billion and Phelan believes that number could rise to $30 billion soon after the legislature convenes in January.
The state's budget surplus is estimated at $27 billion and Phelan believes that number could rise to $30 billion soon after the legislature convenes in January.
Couple rebuilds homes to revitalize north Houston neighborhood
A couple is taking a new approach to revitalizing a north Houston neighborhood by replacing two run-down old homes with new ones specifically designed to be Airbnbs. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan gives us a look inside.
A couple is taking a new approach to revitalizing a north Houston neighborhood by replacing two run-down old homes with new ones specifically designed to be Airbnbs. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan gives us a look inside.