Mortgage rates continue to climb despite cuts by the Fed: Here’s why
Many Americans have been priced out of purchasing a home or making a move for years now amid elevated mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and squeezed budgets due to inflation.
Many Americans have been priced out of purchasing a home or making a move for years now amid elevated mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and squeezed budgets due to inflation.
Make your landscaping look great while saving money
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan is at Moon Valley Nurseries in Katy to help you use this fall to make your lawn pop this spring.
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan is at Moon Valley Nurseries in Katy to help you use this fall to make your lawn pop this spring.
Saving on fall landscaping costs
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan is at Moon Valley Nurseries in Katy with tips on steps you can take to cut costs on yard care
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan is at Moon Valley Nurseries in Katy with tips on steps you can take to cut costs on yard care
Houston hiring and salary trends
We're taking a look at how technogogy and deferred payment plans are playing a role in what you'll soon get paid in the Houston-area. Brandi Clark with Robert Half talks about trends in hiring aed salary.
We're taking a look at how technogogy and deferred payment plans are playing a role in what you'll soon get paid in the Houston-area. Brandi Clark with Robert Half talks about trends in hiring aed salary.
Medicare changes may help seniors save money, what are they?
Medicare open enrollment is now underway and there is free benefits counseling available to help you select the best plan.
Medicare open enrollment is now underway and there is free benefits counseling available to help you select the best plan.
Tax extension deadline on Oct. 15: What to know about filing late returns
For Americans who filed for a tax extension for the 2023 tax year, the deadline is on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.
For Americans who filed for a tax extension for the 2023 tax year, the deadline is on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.
Some Social Security recipients will get two payments in November. Here's why
Those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive an additional check in November due to how the payment schedule is lined up.
Those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive an additional check in November due to how the payment schedule is lined up.
Your legal rights when buying homeowners insurance
In Lake Jackson, a family finds their homeowner's insurance canceled just after purchasing their new home due to leaves on the roof. Join Heather Sullivan as she investigates this growing trend among insurance companies and what it means for homeowners.
In Lake Jackson, a family finds their homeowner's insurance canceled just after purchasing their new home due to leaves on the roof. Join Heather Sullivan as she investigates this growing trend among insurance companies and what it means for homeowners.
Tips on buying new or used cars
With interest rates finally dropping, many are considering buying cars.
With interest rates finally dropping, many are considering buying cars.
Inflation reaches lowest point in 3 years; here's what prices came down most
The improved inflation stats show that it’s steadily moving back to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, with the agency likely to keep cutting its standard interest rate in 2024.
The improved inflation stats show that it’s steadily moving back to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, with the agency likely to keep cutting its standard interest rate in 2024.
Skincare on a budget: Affordable "dupes" that deliver
How to find lower-cost skin care "dupes" that deliver results.
How to find lower-cost skin care "dupes" that deliver results.
Hurricanes Milton and Helene: Protect yourself from scams amid relief efforts
How to avoid scams and donate to legitimate hurricane disaster relief.
How to avoid scams and donate to legitimate hurricane disaster relief.
Watch out for hurricane charity scams
As people look to donate after disasters, consumer reporter Heather Sullivan warns of potential scams posing as charities, echoing past fraud incidents.
As people look to donate after disasters, consumer reporter Heather Sullivan warns of potential scams posing as charities, echoing past fraud incidents.
Houston gets $50M for disaster debris removal
Some "good news" for local homeowners facing higher property taxes as FOX 26's Political Reporter Greg Groogan reports on City Council deciding to hold the line on what you pay.
Some "good news" for local homeowners facing higher property taxes as FOX 26's Political Reporter Greg Groogan reports on City Council deciding to hold the line on what you pay.
Shopping apps to help find lowest prices, earn cash back
Retailers are beginning to have sales ahead of holiday shopping. Here's how to use apps to maximize your savings!
Retailers are beginning to have sales ahead of holiday shopping. Here's how to use apps to maximize your savings!
Saving money with cash back apps
Amazon, Target, Walmart and more retail shops are having sales and FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has ways you can save even more with cash back apps!
Amazon, Target, Walmart and more retail shops are having sales and FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has ways you can save even more with cash back apps!
Save money with price tracking apps
Many retailers are having sales in preparation for the upcoming holidays and FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks down how you can know if you're getting the best price.
Many retailers are having sales in preparation for the upcoming holidays and FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks down how you can know if you're getting the best price.
Here’s how much money is needed to be considered middle class in every state
Income levels required to be considered middle-class varied significantly depending on where a person lived, according to the new study.
Income levels required to be considered middle-class varied significantly depending on where a person lived, according to the new study.
Underconsumption trend could help mental health
In a world of endless consumerism, the new trend of Underconsumption Core encourages mindful purchasing and repurposing, challenging the buy-buy-buy mentality.
In a world of endless consumerism, the new trend of Underconsumption Core encourages mindful purchasing and repurposing, challenging the buy-buy-buy mentality.
'New home' insurance options for Texans
Home insurance costs are soaring in Texas, but Hippo Insurance is stepping in to help new homebuyers with more affordable options.
Home insurance costs are soaring in Texas, but Hippo Insurance is stepping in to help new homebuyers with more affordable options.