Labor Day weekend: Beat the gas prices with these tips
With Labor Day weekend travel up 10% and costs down, Heather Sullivan is live with tips to help you save on gas and make the most of your trip.
With Labor Day weekend travel up 10% and costs down, Heather Sullivan is live with tips to help you save on gas and make the most of your trip.
Is now the time to buy a home?
Down payment assistance programs are available for first-time buyers. Sandra Bradford from Bank of America is here to share her insight.
Down payment assistance programs are available for first-time buyers. Sandra Bradford from Bank of America is here to share her insight.
UH food pantry sees surge in usage
Food insecurity is a growing challenge for college students, impacting graduation rates and daily life. Discover how the University of Houston?s Cougar Cupboard is stepping up to help.
Food insecurity is a growing challenge for college students, impacting graduation rates and daily life. Discover how the University of Houston?s Cougar Cupboard is stepping up to help.
How to lower car insurance, why rates are rising
Car insurance rates constantly rising have become a thorn in most driver's side and a new study is suggesting the "pain" is about to get worse. Richard Johnson with tehe Insurance Council of Texas joined the FOX 26 Morning Show to tell us why this keeps happening.
Car insurance rates constantly rising have become a thorn in most driver's side and a new study is suggesting the "pain" is about to get worse. Richard Johnson with tehe Insurance Council of Texas joined the FOX 26 Morning Show to tell us why this keeps happening.
ATM fees hit a record high in US — these are the cities where you'll pay the most
As average out-of-network ATM fees hit an all-time high, Americans pay the most in these metros.
As average out-of-network ATM fees hit an all-time high, Americans pay the most in these metros.
Solar power gains traction after Beryl
With Hurricane Beryl's power outages driving interest, more Texans are turning to solar power and backup batteries to stay connected and save on energy costs.
With Hurricane Beryl's power outages driving interest, more Texans are turning to solar power and backup batteries to stay connected and save on energy costs.
Gen Z cynical about future as majority call cost of living the number one election issue
Gen Z young adults are "struggling to remain optimistic" about their economic futures, a new report says, as rising costs of living and unaffordable housing prices make them re-evaluate their dreams.
Gen Z young adults are "struggling to remain optimistic" about their economic futures, a new report says, as rising costs of living and unaffordable housing prices make them re-evaluate their dreams.
More than half of adults over 65 are missing out on free money for food, health care
Millions of older adults are eligible for but not enrolled in programs that can help them afford food, Medicare, and other daily expenses.
Millions of older adults are eligible for but not enrolled in programs that can help them afford food, Medicare, and other daily expenses.
'Demand' of money from Houston ISD bond proposal
Local government "requesting" and "demanding" more of Houstonians money from Houston ISD's jumbo bond proposal to Harris County's plan to substantially raise property taxes. FOX 26 Political reporter Greg Groogan shares what to expect before it happens.
Local government "requesting" and "demanding" more of Houstonians money from Houston ISD's jumbo bond proposal to Harris County's plan to substantially raise property taxes. FOX 26 Political reporter Greg Groogan shares what to expect before it happens.
Federal courts halt SAVE plan | Sullivan's Smart Sense
If you signed up for the new SAVE Plan to cut your federal student loan payments, you may have received a notice that your loans are now in forbearance.
If you signed up for the new SAVE Plan to cut your federal student loan payments, you may have received a notice that your loans are now in forbearance.
Home buying, selling changes to go into effect
Beginning Aug. 17, there will be changes on how homes are bought and sold after the National Association of Realtors announced it would pay $418 million to settle lawsuits. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a look at what this means.
Beginning Aug. 17, there will be changes on how homes are bought and sold after the National Association of Realtors announced it would pay $418 million to settle lawsuits. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a look at what this means.
Back-to-school shopping? Don?t fall for scams
As parents and students hunt for back-to-school bargains, the Better Business Bureau is warning about scams to avoid. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares some smart tips to protect yourself!
As parents and students hunt for back-to-school bargains, the Better Business Bureau is warning about scams to avoid. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares some smart tips to protect yourself!
Inflation falls to lowest level in three years
After more than three years, inflation fell to its lowest level, according to the labor department but are people feeling the difference? FOX's Olivianna Calmes reports are speaking with shoppers.
After more than three years, inflation fell to its lowest level, according to the labor department but are people feeling the difference? FOX's Olivianna Calmes reports are speaking with shoppers.
Inflation rises 2.9% in July, less than expected
Inflation fell in July to the lowest level in more than three years, a welcome sign for the Federal Reserve even as prices remained uncomfortably high for millions of Americans.
Inflation fell in July to the lowest level in more than three years, a welcome sign for the Federal Reserve even as prices remained uncomfortably high for millions of Americans.
What happens to lost suitcases? Discounts and hidden treasures
Ever wondered what happens to unclaimed airport luggage? If no one claims it, the contents are sold to the public at deep discounts?sometimes revealing brand-new items for less. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows us the behind-the-scenes process, including going through an unopened suitcase.
Ever wondered what happens to unclaimed airport luggage? If no one claims it, the contents are sold to the public at deep discounts?sometimes revealing brand-new items for less. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows us the behind-the-scenes process, including going through an unopened suitcase.
2025 Social Security COLA increase: What we know
Social Security recipients are expected to see an increase in their monthly benefits next year and here’s what you need to know.
Social Security recipients are expected to see an increase in their monthly benefits next year and here’s what you need to know.
Inflation is down and you deserve some of the credit, economists say
Americans' refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to the country’s inflation problem.
Americans' refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to the country’s inflation problem.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Harris-Walz presidential ticket: Texas: The Issue Is
Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about what he thinks of the new ticket and his outlook on November.
Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about what he thinks of the new ticket and his outlook on November.
Best back to school shopping tips for Tax Free Weekend | Sullivan's Smart Sense
The FOX 26's Heather Sullivan talks to a shopping expert to help you find more ways to save heading into this school year.
The FOX 26's Heather Sullivan talks to a shopping expert to help you find more ways to save heading into this school year.
Cash App settlement: How to submit a claim for up to $2,500
If you’ve used Cash App in the last six years, you may be eligible for up to $2,500 as part of a class-action settlement over security breaches.
If you’ve used Cash App in the last six years, you may be eligible for up to $2,500 as part of a class-action settlement over security breaches.