Social Security's 2026 COLA: Recipients could get more money next year
Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.
Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.
Putting together hurricane emergency kit
It's time to pull together your hurricane emergency kit, but all the supplies can add up fast. FOX 26 Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan is joined by meteorologist John Dawson on things you need in your bag and how to save money getting them.
It's time to pull together your hurricane emergency kit, but all the supplies can add up fast. FOX 26 Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan is joined by meteorologist John Dawson on things you need in your bag and how to save money getting them.
Kinder Institute releases 2025 State of Housing report
Rice University?s Kinder Institute for Urban Research has released its 2025 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston. Caroline Cheong, the Associate Director of Housing and Neighborhoods at the Kinder Institute, talks about the findings.
Rice University?s Kinder Institute for Urban Research has released its 2025 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston. Caroline Cheong, the Associate Director of Housing and Neighborhoods at the Kinder Institute, talks about the findings.
Spring resident claims $3 million prize from Texas Lottery scratch ticket
A lucky Spring resident claimed a $3 million top prize in a Texas Lottery scratch ticket game.
A lucky Spring resident claimed a $3 million top prize in a Texas Lottery scratch ticket game.
Student loan delinquencies dropping credit scores: What to know
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
What summer scams to look out for
The summer season is here, but scammers are not taking a vacation. Dino Dai Zovi, head of security for Cash App, shares some things to look out for.
The summer season is here, but scammers are not taking a vacation. Dino Dai Zovi, head of security for Cash App, shares some things to look out for.
Confidence is built, not born
A recent study found that only 1 in 5 women felt they received a solid financial education in school.
A recent study found that only 1 in 5 women felt they received a solid financial education in school.
Confidence is built, not born
Confidence is built?not born. And you can start building yours today. The following is Sponsored by Bandit Sports & News Group on behalf of Candy Valentino.
Confidence is built?not born. And you can start building yours today. The following is Sponsored by Bandit Sports & News Group on behalf of Candy Valentino.
Trump tariffs likely to raise appliance prices, experts say
Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.
Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.
Trump tarrifs leave farmers anxious
As harvesting season approaches, farmers who depend on international trade are on edge about their potential profits. FOX 26's Tom Zizka spoke to farmers near the Houston area.
As harvesting season approaches, farmers who depend on international trade are on edge about their potential profits. FOX 26's Tom Zizka spoke to farmers near the Houston area.
Digital coupons at risk of being banned
Digital coupons can help you save money at the grocery store, but some places are making moves to ban them. FOX 26's Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan takes a look at the issue.
Digital coupons can help you save money at the grocery store, but some places are making moves to ban them. FOX 26's Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan takes a look at the issue.
What to keep in mind when co-buying a home
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks with Cesar Rincon, a real estate agent in the Memorial area, about the growing trend of co-buying a home. They also talk about the recommendations and preparations that potential co-buyers must consider to ensure a successful partnership.
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks with Cesar Rincon, a real estate agent in the Memorial area, about the growing trend of co-buying a home. They also talk about the recommendations and preparations that potential co-buyers must consider to ensure a successful partnership.
CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month
Here’s a closer look at May’s CPI inflation report, and which prices increased and decreased the most.
Here’s a closer look at May’s CPI inflation report, and which prices increased and decreased the most.
Inflation rose slightly in May, offset by cheaper gas and travel fares
The latest figures suggest tariffs haven’t impacted prices yet, but economists say that could change in coming months.
The latest figures suggest tariffs haven’t impacted prices yet, but economists say that could change in coming months.
Woman sues Costco in Santa Rosa for $14M after display falls on her head
A woman has sued Costco in Santa Rosa for $14 million after she said a display fell on her, causing her to suffer a traumatic brain injury – although her original injury complaint did not mention her head.
A woman has sued Costco in Santa Rosa for $14 million after she said a display fell on her, causing her to suffer a traumatic brain injury – although her original injury complaint did not mention her head.
The hidden retirement risk you can't ignore
We all feel it — the rising prices at the grocery store, the gas pump, even your morning coffee run. But one of the most overlooked ways inflation shows up is how it can quietly chip away at your retirement.
We all feel it — the rising prices at the grocery store, the gas pump, even your morning coffee run. But one of the most overlooked ways inflation shows up is how it can quietly chip away at your retirement.
The hidden retirement risk you can't ignore
We all feel it ? the rising prices at the grocery store, the gas pump, even your morning coffee run. But one of the most overlooked ways inflation shows up is how it can quietly chip away at your retirement. The following is Sponsored by Bandit Sports & News Group on behalf of Candy Valentino.
We all feel it ? the rising prices at the grocery store, the gas pump, even your morning coffee run. But one of the most overlooked ways inflation shows up is how it can quietly chip away at your retirement. The following is Sponsored by Bandit Sports & News Group on behalf of Candy Valentino.
Supreme Court gives DOGE access to millions of Americans’ private Social Security data
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
US layoffs spike nearly 50% as DOGE-driven cuts take center stage
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Buy now, pay later under scrutiny as Klarna reports rising defaults
Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.
Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.