Harris County's eviction crisis worsening despite billions of dollars in aid
Nearly two years into the coronavirus pandemic and after billions of dollars in aid, the eviction crisis in Harris County is getting worse. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.
Nearly two years into the coronavirus pandemic and after billions of dollars in aid, the eviction crisis in Harris County is getting worse. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.
Powerball jackpot soars to $500M for 1st drawing of 2022
The Powerball jackpot is now worth an estimated $500 million for the Jan. 1, 2022, drawing, with a $355.9 million cash value before taxes.
The Powerball jackpot is now worth an estimated $500 million for the Jan. 1, 2022, drawing, with a $355.9 million cash value before taxes.
These 25 states will see a minimum wage boost in 2022
Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.
Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.
Businesses rehiring 'boomerang employees' after the Great Resignation
Hiring consultants say businesses are rehiring 'boomerang employees' that left in the Great Resignation.
Hiring consultants say businesses are rehiring 'boomerang employees' that left in the Great Resignation.
Easy ways for you to save money during the 2022 tax season
As 2021 comes to a close, FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows how you still have time to take steps now that can shave thousands of dollars off your income taxes.
As 2021 comes to a close, FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows how you still have time to take steps now that can shave thousands of dollars off your income taxes.
Powerball jackpot grows to $441M after no top winner in Monday drawing
The Powerball jackpot is now at an estimated $441 million after no one won the Dec. 27 drawing.
The Powerball jackpot is now at an estimated $441 million after no one won the Dec. 27 drawing.
Year-end tax tips: Ways to prepare, maximize refund, and more
2021 is coming to an end, which means it’s almost time to file your taxes. Here are some expert tips on ways to prepare and possibly maximize your refund.
2021 is coming to an end, which means it’s almost time to file your taxes. Here are some expert tips on ways to prepare and possibly maximize your refund.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $416 million ahead of Monday's drawing
The $416 million Powerball Jackpot, the game’s second most valuable grand prize of the year, is up for grabs again Monday night.
The $416 million Powerball Jackpot, the game’s second most valuable grand prize of the year, is up for grabs again Monday night.
Kellogg strike ends after employees approve new labor contract
Kellogg said Tuesday that the new contract provides immediate, across the board wage increases and enhanced benefits for all.
Kellogg said Tuesday that the new contract provides immediate, across the board wage increases and enhanced benefits for all.
Sen. Joe Manchin on Biden's $2T bill: 'I can't vote for it'
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he can’t back a $2 trillion social safety net bill, dealing a potentially fatal blow to President Joe Biden’s signature legislation.
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he can’t back a $2 trillion social safety net bill, dealing a potentially fatal blow to President Joe Biden’s signature legislation.
Zelle scam: Police renew warning about money transfer app
Police have another warning about the ways scammers are using money transfer apps to target victims and their bank accounts.
Police have another warning about the ways scammers are using money transfer apps to target victims and their bank accounts.
Three possible interest rate hikes projected in 2022 to curb skyrocketing inflation
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on inflation skyrocketing and why the feds could raise interest rates to tackle the inflation surge.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on inflation skyrocketing and why the feds could raise interest rates to tackle the inflation surge.
Biden, Manchin at odds over $2T social spending bill, AP source says
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
Comparing prices at grocery stores when holiday shopping
As you probably have noticed, some items including the cost of groceries, are at the highest they've been in decades. So we want to help you before you hit the stores when you go shopping for holiday meals. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.
As you probably have noticed, some items including the cost of groceries, are at the highest they've been in decades. So we want to help you before you hit the stores when you go shopping for holiday meals. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.
Which grocery store has the lowest prices?
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows some price comparisons that reveal which grocery stores have the lowest prices.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows some price comparisons that reveal which grocery stores have the lowest prices.
Child tax credit 2021: Families to receive final payment on Dec. 15
The final child tax credit payment will go out on Dec. 15. Payments could be extended into 2022 if the Senate can come to an agreement on Biden’s social spending bill.
The final child tax credit payment will go out on Dec. 15. Payments could be extended into 2022 if the Senate can come to an agreement on Biden’s social spending bill.
US debt ceiling: Congress sends Biden $2.5T increase, avoiding default
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.
Didn't get all the Child Tax Credit Payments? Here's how to collect
The IRS is offering tips to collect missed Child Tax Credit Payments and prepare for tax season.
The IRS is offering tips to collect missed Child Tax Credit Payments and prepare for tax season.
Debt ceiling: Biden signs fast-track plan to prevent default
The Senate approved a bill that will clear the way for Congress to raise the debt ceiling with a simple-majority vote before the projected Dec. 15 deadline.
The Senate approved a bill that will clear the way for Congress to raise the debt ceiling with a simple-majority vote before the projected Dec. 15 deadline.
US consumer inflation rate up 6.8% in past year, highest since 1982
Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.8% in November compared with a year earlier, the highest annual inflation rate in 39 years.
Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.8% in November compared with a year earlier, the highest annual inflation rate in 39 years.