Gas prices fire up as summer draws to a close: AAA

The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.

How to save money when traveling
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Heather Sullivan breaks down how you can save money when traveling.

Biden forges ahead with new student loan forgiveness repayment plan after clearing legal hurdle

President Joe Biden can move ahead with a new income-driven repayment plan that will forgive as much as $39 billion of student loans after a judge dismissed a legal challenge to the plan earlier this week.

Going to college? What you need to know about student loans

If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.

Sullivan's Smart Sense: Student loan payments resume soon

Heather Sullivan talks with a student loan expert about preparing for payments, changes to repayment and forgiveness plans, and changes to loan servicers.

Energy efficient home repairs
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With over a century of history, 79-year-old Shirley Adams has called this home for 45 years, and now, a partnership between CenterPoint and Vision Galveston aims to revive it from drafty conditions while our consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares energy-saving home repair tips.

What has 'Inflation Reduction Act' done?
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This week marks one year since the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law. Edward Lawrence with FOX Business looks at what the biggest piece of legislation from the Biden Administration has done.

Efficient fuel savings: Tips for smarter pump spending
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Here's practical advice for fuel cost savings from AARP's annual tips, focused on optimizing your gas expenses.

The four US cities facing the biggest housing shortages

Prospective homebuyers across the U.S. are facing a chronic shortage of available houses, but the scarcity is worse in some parts of the country, according to new Bank of America research. 

Shopper shocked by nearly $2,800 grocery bill: ‘Panic mode’

An Ohio woman was shocked when what was meant to be a routine order for a few hundred dollars of groceries from Kroger turned into a nearly $2,800 bill.

IRS missing millions of tax records
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A new report says the IRS missing millions of records on taxpayers and it concerns the agency because that information could be used to commit tax fraud. A Treasury Inspector General Report says that data is on thousands of microfilm cartridges.

Burger King cook who didn't miss work for 27 years gets $400K in online donations to retire after viral post

A Burger King employee received almost half a million dollars through GoFundMe in response to a video of him commemorating 27 years without missing a day of work, a feat that many felt his company did not appropriately celebrate.

Chipotle customer reveals how she gets extra food for under $10: 'The bowl will be gigantic'

A childcare worker from Virginia has gone viral for sharing how she maximizes the amount of food she gets when she orders food from Chipotle Mexican Grill, and the fast-casual restaurant chain has confirmed to FOX Business that the hack is legit.

How to save while back-to-school shopping
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As tax-free weekend approaches, Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan provides tips on saving while shopping for back-to-school supplies.

Layoffs begin in the film industry as Hollywood strikes continue

Some businesses haven't had a customer in months, while other companies are concerned about bankruptcy if the strikes continue.