Online shopping to be impacted by end of 'de minimis' tariff exemption
President Trump's executive order to end the 'de minimis' exemption went into effect on Friday. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka explains why the end of that loophole will impact orders from overseas.
President Trump's executive order to end the 'de minimis' exemption went into effect on Friday. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka explains why the end of that loophole will impact orders from overseas.
Labor Day airport travel tips
Friday is expected to be the busiest day at the airports for Labor Day weekend, but there are some changes you need to know if you?re headed to the airport. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has new details on what to know.
Friday is expected to be the busiest day at the airports for Labor Day weekend, but there are some changes you need to know if you?re headed to the airport. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has new details on what to know.
What to this Labor Day weekend
Money-saving and shopping expert Andrea Woroch says you'll find good deals on some items, but better deals later in the season on others.
Money-saving and shopping expert Andrea Woroch says you'll find good deals on some items, but better deals later in the season on others.
Labor Day sales to pay attention to
Labor Day sales are already on as retailers look to catch your attention! Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some insight on what sales to pay attention to after speaking with shopping expert Andrea Woroch.
Labor Day sales are already on as retailers look to catch your attention! Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some insight on what sales to pay attention to after speaking with shopping expert Andrea Woroch.
Red flags to spot a scammers, thieves
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan is joined by podcaster and former Houston TV reporter Jonathan Walton who was scammed out of nearly $100,000. He wrote a book called "Anatomy of a Con-Artist" to warn others from being scammed.
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan is joined by podcaster and former Houston TV reporter Jonathan Walton who was scammed out of nearly $100,000. He wrote a book called "Anatomy of a Con-Artist" to warn others from being scammed.
Digital wallet loophole: What you need to know
Researchers say they have discovered a loophole that can let thieves use a credit card in a digital wallet even after it's been reported stolen.
Researchers say they have discovered a loophole that can let thieves use a credit card in a digital wallet even after it's been reported stolen.
Powerball jackpot soars to $815 million for Wednesday; 7th largest ever
No one won the jackpot for the Powerball drawing on Monday, Aug. 25. Here's what comes next.
No one won the jackpot for the Powerball drawing on Monday, Aug. 25. Here's what comes next.
Back-to-school budget lunch ideas
Some ideas for healthy school lunches that your kids will actually eat and will help you stay on budget.
Some ideas for healthy school lunches that your kids will actually eat and will help you stay on budget.
Labor Day travel deals to know
Airlines expect to break records in Labor Day weekend travel. Here's what you can expect.
Airlines expect to break records in Labor Day weekend travel. Here's what you can expect.
Rising numbers of homebuyers canceling purchase contracts
Home purchasing agreements are falling through at higher rates, especially here in Houston. What's going on?
Home purchasing agreements are falling through at higher rates, especially here in Houston. What's going on?
FBI warns seniors about ‘devastating’ cyber scam that wipes out life savings
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
Epstein files to be sent to Congress | The D.C. Daily
The first wave of Epstein files will be sent to Congress today, but will you see them? Lawmakers say they plan to release them, eventually. The U.S. district judge temporarily blocking an expansion of the immigration detention center in Florida, referred to as 'Alligator Alcatraz'.
The first wave of Epstein files will be sent to Congress today, but will you see them? Lawmakers say they plan to release them, eventually. The U.S. district judge temporarily blocking an expansion of the immigration detention center in Florida, referred to as 'Alligator Alcatraz'.
Credit scores impact home insurance rates: report
According to a new report, credit scores can have a bigger impact on your homeowners' insurance rates than a home's risk of a disaster. In Texas, it can cost some homeowners almost twice as much. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has details on what you should know.
According to a new report, credit scores can have a bigger impact on your homeowners' insurance rates than a home's risk of a disaster. In Texas, it can cost some homeowners almost twice as much. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has details on what you should know.
Trump calls on Fed governor Lisa Cook to resign after mortgage fraud allegation
President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after a top housing regulator accused her of mortgage fraud.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after a top housing regulator accused her of mortgage fraud.
AI detecting rental car damage
Some rental car companies have started using AI technology to detect damage on rental cars, which can spot very small scratches, dents, and dings. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on the technology.
Some rental car companies have started using AI technology to detect damage on rental cars, which can spot very small scratches, dents, and dings. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on the technology.
Powerball grows to $643M
The Powerball jackpot is rapidly growing, and could grow into one of the largest jackpots in history if a winner doesn’t emerge in the next drawing or two.
The Powerball jackpot is rapidly growing, and could grow into one of the largest jackpots in history if a winner doesn’t emerge in the next drawing or two.
Young Americans say friendship is too expensive; nearly half skip events due to costs: study
More women feel the financial strain of trying to stay social, according to Ally's survey.
More women feel the financial strain of trying to stay social, according to Ally's survey.
Student loan repayment plan changes: What to know
Defaults on student loans are continuing to rise and the Department of Education says millions of borrowers are falling behind on student loan payments. Many changes to repayment plans has left borrowers confused and Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks down what's happening.
Defaults on student loans are continuing to rise and the Department of Education says millions of borrowers are falling behind on student loan payments. Many changes to repayment plans has left borrowers confused and Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks down what's happening.
Wages are outpacing pandemic-era inflation in these 4 industries
A new Bankrate report shows that while wages are slowly catching up, they still lag behind the surge in prices that began during the pandemic.
A new Bankrate report shows that while wages are slowly catching up, they still lag behind the surge in prices that began during the pandemic.
$1,390 IRS stimulus checks are not in the works, despite viral rumors
Online posts claim the IRS is set to send $1,390 stimulus checks to low- and middle-income taxpayers by summer’s end. The IRS says that’s false — and explains why no payments are coming.
Online posts claim the IRS is set to send $1,390 stimulus checks to low- and middle-income taxpayers by summer’s end. The IRS says that’s false — and explains why no payments are coming.