Budget friendly toys for the holidays
If you're looking for the perfect toy to put under the tree this year, Heather Sullivan spoke with a toy expert Marisa Silva about the most popular toys this year.
If you're looking for the perfect toy to put under the tree this year, Heather Sullivan spoke with a toy expert Marisa Silva about the most popular toys this year.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $719 million for Saturday's drawing
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no player matched all the winning numbers from the Nov. 26 drawing.
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no player matched all the winning numbers from the Nov. 26 drawing.
HP to slash up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 in massive AI transformation push
Tech giant HP is looking to cut $1B in costs in next three years, and is cutting thousands of jobs in the meantime.
Tech giant HP is looking to cut $1B in costs in next three years, and is cutting thousands of jobs in the meantime.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Homeowners insurance costs could spike over next 2 years
Homeowners could see insurance premiums jump another 16% over the next two years due to an uptick in natural disasters and rebuilding costs.
Homeowners could see insurance premiums jump another 16% over the next two years due to an uptick in natural disasters and rebuilding costs.
How much you need to make to live comfortably in Texas' biggest cities
If you've felt the pinch lately when paying rent, buying groceries, or filling up your gas tank, you're not alone. After years of high inflation, the cost of just living comfortably in America has skyrocketed.
If you've felt the pinch lately when paying rent, buying groceries, or filling up your gas tank, you're not alone. After years of high inflation, the cost of just living comfortably in America has skyrocketed.
‘Home Alone 2’: Kevin’s NYC trip would cost this much in 2025
With the expensive Plaza Hotel stay and room service, here’s how much Kevin’s “Home Alone 2" New York adventure would cost in 2025.
With the expensive Plaza Hotel stay and room service, here’s how much Kevin’s “Home Alone 2" New York adventure would cost in 2025.
How much will this year's Thanksgiving feast cost?
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.
When is Whole Foods open in Texas on Thanksgiving?
If you need to grab last-minute organic ingredients to prepare your Thanksgiving contribution this year, you're in luck!
If you need to grab last-minute organic ingredients to prepare your Thanksgiving contribution this year, you're in luck!
Middle-income Americans pessimistic about their financial future amid persistent inflation, analysis shows
A new report report found that middle-income Americans are suffering from an "inflation hangover" after several years of price hikes.
A new report report found that middle-income Americans are suffering from an "inflation hangover" after several years of price hikes.
This Texas mall ranks among longest mall walks in America
Houston's Galleria mall was ranked the third most walkable mall in the U.S. with 4.24 miles of walking distance, turning holiday shopping into a significant workout.
Houston's Galleria mall was ranked the third most walkable mall in the U.S. with 4.24 miles of walking distance, turning holiday shopping into a significant workout.
When is Kroger open on Thanksgiving in Texas in 2025?
If you need to make a last-minute run to the grocery store for that perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal, you’re in luck.
If you need to make a last-minute run to the grocery store for that perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal, you’re in luck.
When is Trader Joes open in Texas on Thanksgiving?
If you need to make final visits for specialty pumpkin spice snacks to bring to Thanksgiving this year, you'll need to plan ahead.
If you need to make final visits for specialty pumpkin spice snacks to bring to Thanksgiving this year, you'll need to plan ahead.
36% of Black Friday sales offer no deal at all, experts say
Some of the best products to buy during Black Friday are consumer packaged goods, apparel and accessories and jewelry, according to WalletHub.
Some of the best products to buy during Black Friday are consumer packaged goods, apparel and accessories and jewelry, according to WalletHub.
Amazon Prime $2.5 billion settlement: Here's how to claim a refund
The tech company has started sending payments to eligible customers to receive a portion of the settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
The tech company has started sending payments to eligible customers to receive a portion of the settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
Verizon layoffs: Company to cut thousands of jobs
Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must “reorient" its entire company. Here's what we know.
Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must “reorient" its entire company. Here's what we know.
Mortgage delinquencies are increasing across the U.S.; see which cities are most affected
The increasing cost of living has left many homeowners struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments.
The increasing cost of living has left many homeowners struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments.
Powerball jackpot soars to $629 million ahead of Saturday's drawing
The huge cash prize has grown after no Powerball tickets matched the winning numbers from Wednesday night’s drawing.
The huge cash prize has grown after no Powerball tickets matched the winning numbers from Wednesday night’s drawing.
Delayed September jobs report shows US added surprising 119K jobs: What to know
The Department of Labor said Thursday the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, above economists' estimates. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, which was higher than economists' expectations.
The Department of Labor said Thursday the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, above economists' estimates. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, which was higher than economists' expectations.
When is H-E-B open on Thanksgiving in 2025?
If you need to make a last-minute run for the secret ingredient of the mashed potatoes you promised to bring to Thanksgiving this year, you’re in luck.
If you need to make a last-minute run for the secret ingredient of the mashed potatoes you promised to bring to Thanksgiving this year, you’re in luck.



















