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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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!
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.”
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
Robocalls jumped by over 600 million from February to March, YouMail tracker found
April 2022 jobs report: US added 428,000 jobs despite surging inflation
America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April 2022 and hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%.
America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April 2022 and hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%.
Education Department cancels $6.8B in student loans for over 113K in public service
The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.
The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.
Postmaster General DeJoy says Americans should get used to 'uncomfortable' rate hikes
Louis DeJoy said Thursday he will advocate for the Board of Governors to continue raising rates until the Postal Service meets its goal of becoming self sustaining.
Louis DeJoy said Thursday he will advocate for the Board of Governors to continue raising rates until the Postal Service meets its goal of becoming self sustaining.
Here's how much interest rate hikes will cost you
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan gives us a look at how much more you'll pay in interest on credit card debt, mortgages, and loans.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan gives us a look at how much more you'll pay in interest on credit card debt, mortgages, and loans.
Here?s how much interest rate hikes will cost you
We?re facing the biggest interest rate hike in two decades. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks down what it means for loans and credit cards.
We?re facing the biggest interest rate hike in two decades. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks down what it means for loans and credit cards.
How to get cheaper Disneyland tickets from Target
It's no secret Disneyland tickets will cost you a pretty penny if you plan on visiting the Most Magical Place on Earth.
It's no secret Disneyland tickets will cost you a pretty penny if you plan on visiting the Most Magical Place on Earth.
Texas ranked among one of the top US states with rising unemployment claims: report
A new report shows Texas' unemployment claims have only gotten higher since the start of the coronavirus crisis.
A new report shows Texas' unemployment claims have only gotten higher since the start of the coronavirus crisis.
Houses being built to reflect culture, religion of the homeowners
As the U.S. and Houston populations are becoming more diverse, that's sparking a trend in homebuilding that appeal to different cultures. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.
As the U.S. and Houston populations are becoming more diverse, that's sparking a trend in homebuilding that appeal to different cultures. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.
Fed raises interest rates by half-point, the most since 2000
The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point.
The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point.