New temp-service expanding into Houston, offering to make gig economy more secure for workers
One of the most significant changes to the job market, since the start of the pandemic, has been the massive growth in gig work. Whether by necessity, or convenience, temporary and freelance jobs have become very popular.
One of the most significant changes to the job market, since the start of the pandemic, has been the massive growth in gig work. Whether by necessity, or convenience, temporary and freelance jobs have become very popular.
Raising Cane’s founder buys Mega Millions tickets for all employees
“If we win, we win together,” a spokesperson said in a YouTube video. “Whatever we win, we share it with every, single person.”
“If we win, we win together,” a spokesperson said in a YouTube video. “Whatever we win, we share it with every, single person.”
Houston housing markets cooling down despite inflation
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense about why the Houston housing market is cooling down.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense about why the Houston housing market is cooling down.
Fed set to impose another big rate hike to fight inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Wednesday will address the Fed's plans to raise interest rates until inflation falls, even if it possibly slows economic growth.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Wednesday will address the Fed's plans to raise interest rates until inflation falls, even if it possibly slows economic growth.
Mega Millions: Is $810 million worth a $2 ticket? It depends
Is $810 million worth $2? That’s a good question, given it costs $2 to buy a Mega Millions lottery ticket that could pay off with an estimated $810 million prize, the nation’s fourth-largest jackpot.
Is $810 million worth $2? That’s a good question, given it costs $2 to buy a Mega Millions lottery ticket that could pay off with an estimated $810 million prize, the nation’s fourth-largest jackpot.
As Mega Millions lottery reaches $790M, here's how to stay safe and secure if you win
Lottery players should know these 8 tips ahead of the Mega Millions drawing.
Lottery players should know these 8 tips ahead of the Mega Millions drawing.
Used cars costing consumers $10,000 more than 'normal' as inflation rages
It's a bad time for consumers looking to buy a used car.
It's a bad time for consumers looking to buy a used car.
Tips to pay off credit card debt the fastest
Methods to lower your interest rates and pay off credit card debt.
Methods to lower your interest rates and pay off credit card debt.
Interest rates expected to go up again next week
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you should do before the possible announcement next week.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you should do before the possible announcement next week.
Nearly half of Americans will take on debt this year despite higher borrowing costs: survey
Even with the Federal Reserve expected to raise borrowing rates again next week, adding debt is “not necessarily a bad sign," analysts say.
Even with the Federal Reserve expected to raise borrowing rates again next week, adding debt is “not necessarily a bad sign," analysts say.
How to spot online posts spreading fake reviews for several businesses
If you are looking at online reviews you should be aware they may not be real. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more.
If you are looking at online reviews you should be aware they may not be real. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more.
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $630 million after no top winner on Tuesday
The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $600 million, the fifth highest in the game’s history, ahead of Friday night’s drawing. Here’s where players won second and third prizes on Tuesday night.
The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $600 million, the fifth highest in the game’s history, ahead of Friday night’s drawing. Here’s where players won second and third prizes on Tuesday night.
Sugar Land ice cream store owner to refund $500 tip to customer
We showed you Monday night a customer was stuck with a $500 tip on ice cream cones. Now, we're told the store owner is cutting them a refund.
We showed you Monday night a customer was stuck with a $500 tip on ice cream cones. Now, we're told the store owner is cutting them a refund.
Ice cream shop owner refunding $500 tip
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has an update on a story we reported on Monday night after a woman was charged for a $500 tip.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has an update on a story we reported on Monday night after a woman was charged for a $500 tip.
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.
“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.
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.
“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
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.
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.
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.