2023 Tax Season: Last minute tax tips to boost, speed up refunds
How to avoid mistakes and maximize your federal income tax refund.
How to avoid mistakes and maximize your federal income tax refund.
Investigators warn fans to watch out for fake Final Four gear
Homeland Security says fake sports gear is on the rise and fans should watch out before they get ripped off.
Homeland Security says fake sports gear is on the rise and fans should watch out before they get ripped off.
Investigators warn of fake Final Four merch
Before you buy a hat or jersey to remember the Final Four, law officers are warning you to watch out for fakes. They say fake gear vendors are growing and getting ready to rip off sports fans big time. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares how you can spot the fakes.
Before you buy a hat or jersey to remember the Final Four, law officers are warning you to watch out for fakes. They say fake gear vendors are growing and getting ready to rip off sports fans big time. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares how you can spot the fakes.
Score savings while attending Houston Astros games
Planning on going out to Minute Maid Park for an Astros ball game? Here's some tips on how you can hit a home run on savings with your family!
Planning on going out to Minute Maid Park for an Astros ball game? Here's some tips on how you can hit a home run on savings with your family!
Breaking down property tax relief plans being discussed at the Texas State Capitol
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense about the property tax relief plans that are under discussion in Austin.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense about the property tax relief plans that are under discussion in Austin.
Texas Senate proposes property tax cut bills, what homeowners should know
Proposed property tax cuts could save homeowners hundreds of dollars a year.
Proposed property tax cuts could save homeowners hundreds of dollars a year.
Auto insurance rising 8%, tips to cut it down
A study finds many drivers could save on auto insurance by shopping around.
A study finds many drivers could save on auto insurance by shopping around.
Fed raising rates again; tips to pay off credit card debt
Steps to reduce credit card debt.
Steps to reduce credit card debt.
Costs of raising your own farm fresh eggs, laying out the numbers
We rented chickens for five weeks to raise after the price of eggs began increasing to high prices. So what's needed to raise your own chickens for farm fresh eggs?
We rented chickens for five weeks to raise after the price of eggs began increasing to high prices. So what's needed to raise your own chickens for farm fresh eggs?
How discount grocery stores can help shoppers save more money
Many shoppers are switching to discount grocery stores to save money and beat inflation.
Many shoppers are switching to discount grocery stores to save money and beat inflation.
How discount grocery stores can help shoppers save more money
How is a discount grocery store different from other grocery stores? And how are they able to offer low prices? FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense in her story.
How is a discount grocery store different from other grocery stores? And how are they able to offer low prices? FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense in her story.
Sullivan's Smart Sense: Women & money
In this episode of Sullivan's Smart Sense, take a look at women’s financial challenges and solutions, as women still face a gender pay gap and the Pink Tax.
In this episode of Sullivan's Smart Sense, take a look at women’s financial challenges and solutions, as women still face a gender pay gap and the Pink Tax.
Experts share tips to prevent catalytic converter thefts
CARFAX reports the most targeted catalytic converters in Houston and Texas are on trucks and SUVs because they sit higher off the ground. That leaves more room for a thief to get underneath and cut it off. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more tips from experts on what to look out for.
CARFAX reports the most targeted catalytic converters in Houston and Texas are on trucks and SUVs because they sit higher off the ground. That leaves more room for a thief to get underneath and cut it off. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more tips from experts on what to look out for.
Catalytic converter thefts spiking, which cars in Houston are being targeted the most
As thieves continue to steal catalytic converters right off the bottoms of cars and trucks, flipping them for hundreds of dollars, a new report shows the most vehicles hit in Houston. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more.
As thieves continue to steal catalytic converters right off the bottoms of cars and trucks, flipping them for hundreds of dollars, a new report shows the most vehicles hit in Houston. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more.
Catalytic converter thefts in Houston spiked to 153,000 vehicles in 2022
Catalytic converter theft is spiking, as thieves are stealing them right off the bottom of cars and trucks and selling them for quick cash. CARFAX reveals the most targeted vehicles as catalytic converter thefts rise.
Catalytic converter theft is spiking, as thieves are stealing them right off the bottom of cars and trucks and selling them for quick cash. CARFAX reveals the most targeted vehicles as catalytic converter thefts rise.
Nester app helps homebuyers see repair costs before buying
A new app can help homebuyers see the true cost of buying a home.
A new app can help homebuyers see the true cost of buying a home.
Texas Rent Relief portal back online after being overwhelmed by applicants
Thousands of Texans were frustrated Tuesday morning when they tried to apply for the latest round of rent and utility assistance through Texas Rent Relief.
Thousands of Texans were frustrated Tuesday morning when they tried to apply for the latest round of rent and utility assistance through Texas Rent Relief.
Texas Rent Relief re-opening application portal for $96 million
Texas Rent Relief is reopening its application portal on Tuesday, March 14.
Texas Rent Relief is reopening its application portal on Tuesday, March 14.
Sullivan's Smart Sense: Spring & summer travel
Learn some tips to save on and enjoy spring and summer travel.
Learn some tips to save on and enjoy spring and summer travel.
Cruise Craze bringing more ships, terminal upgrades to Galveston
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on when you should book your cruise if you're looking at heading out.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on when you should book your cruise if you're looking at heading out.



















