How to pay for summer travel with airfare costs on the rise

Prices for domestic plane tickets are expected to increase 16% this summer, so it's more important than ever to be mindful when financing your next vacation.

Woman wins $2 million after buying lottery ticket for the wrong night's drawing

A North Carolina woman is now a millionaire after she purchased a Powerball ticket, thinking it was for that night's drawing -- but she missed the cutoff by one minute. Instead, the ticket was for 3 days later -- and it was a $2 million winner.

Memorial Day weekend gas prices have not been this high since 2014

Memorial Day weekend gasoline prices are at their highest levels in seven years. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.03 this week.

Recovering financially after the pandemic
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Financial expert Jeannetta Collier joins The Factor to discuss what you can do to get back on your feet after the pandemic, and set yourself up for generational wealth.

Buy now, pay later online options gaining in popularity
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If you can't afford something, should you get it anyway? Online services are making that more and more possible, but it's becoming a concern as bigger industries consider letting you leverage it for bigger purchases. Companies like Afterpay, and Klarna are technically operating outside the legal definition of a loan, so they play by different rules. The health care world is also keeping a close eye on the popularity of these options because they're considering allowing something similar for medical bills.

Staff shortages may slow economic recovery for restaurants, hotels
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Hotels and restaurants are getting ready for a big rush this Memorial Day weekend and this summer. But their revenues may not be as much as they hoped. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter, Heather Sullivan has more!

Does car insurance protect against theft?

Does car insurance cover a stolen car? Learn what auto insurance does and doesn’t cover.

Here's when the housing market will cool off and 5 tips for buying now

Buying a house seems virtually impossible right now, but there are still advantages to homeownership. Consider your situation, and follow these tips if you want to buy a home in today's wild housing market.

US unemployment claims fall to 406,000, a new pandemic low

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and evidence that the job market is strengthening.

Money tips to help as you plan your next trip!
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While most people already have travel plans set, Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan is here with some quick, smart tips that could save you money not just this weekend, but all summer long on your travel.

Shopping deals for Memorial Day weekend!
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Memorial Day weekend is almost here and so are the shopping deals. Our Heather Sullivan helps offer some helpful tips before you go out and spend, spend, spend!

Diapers, toilet paper, other consumer goods to cost more starting in June

The prices of many everyday items will start to rise beginning next month as the country’s economy eases its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic.