Taxpayers may get bigger refunds for 2023 to help keep up with inflation
The IRS is increasing the standard deduction and tax bracket limits amid inflation.
The IRS is increasing the standard deduction and tax bracket limits amid inflation.
Taxpayers may get bigger refunds for 2023 to help keep up with inflation
The IRS is increasing the standard deduction and tax bracket limits amid inflation.
The IRS is increasing the standard deduction and tax bracket limits amid inflation.
Many retailers ending free online returns
Returning your holiday purchases could cost you this year. More retailers now charge fees for online returns.
Returning your holiday purchases could cost you this year. More retailers now charge fees for online returns.
Tips to save money on Halloween
Despite high inflation, or perhaps because of it, the National Retail Federation says families are expected to spend a record $10.6 billion on Halloween this year. That's about $100 per family.
Despite high inflation, or perhaps because of it, the National Retail Federation says families are expected to spend a record $10.6 billion on Halloween this year. That's about $100 per family.
High inflation has US consumers falling behind on their bills
Inflation reached another 40-year high, up 8.2% over a year ago.
Inflation reached another 40-year high, up 8.2% over a year ago.
High inflation has US consumers falling behind on their bills
Inflation reached another 40-year high, up 8.2% over a year ago.
Inflation reached another 40-year high, up 8.2% over a year ago.
Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, avoid these common mistakes
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on how to avoid the most common mistake during Medicare open enrollment.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on how to avoid the most common mistake during Medicare open enrollment.
Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, avoid these common mistakes
How to avoid the most common mistake during Medicare open enrollment.
How to avoid the most common mistake during Medicare open enrollment.
Biggest Social Security increase in 40 years expected this week
A hike of 8.7% is expected to be announced this week to help recipients keep up with inflation.
A hike of 8.7% is expected to be announced this week to help recipients keep up with inflation.
FCC taking aim to curb growing number of scam robotexts, robocalls
Scam robotexts have surged, bilking consumers out of billions of dollars. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on how experts are working to curb this spread.
Scam robotexts have surged, bilking consumers out of billions of dollars. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on how experts are working to curb this spread.
FCC taking aim to curb growing number of scam robotexts, robocalls
Scam robotexts have surged, bilking consumers out of billions of dollars.
Scam robotexts have surged, bilking consumers out of billions of dollars.
New car prices may start coming down soon, analysts say
Average new and used car prices dropped slightly in September. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with experts for some Smart Sense on what to expect from this trend.
Average new and used car prices dropped slightly in September. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with experts for some Smart Sense on what to expect from this trend.
New car prices may start coming down soon, analysts say
Average new and used car prices dropped slightly in September.
Average new and used car prices dropped slightly in September.
Renter gets $7,000 water bill; who's responsible for leaks?
A Missouri City renter turned to FOX 26 after she received a $7,000 water bill in the mail.
A Missouri City renter turned to FOX 26 after she received a $7,000 water bill in the mail.
Zelle, Cash App, PayPal: How to get reimbursed from scams through payment apps
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says banks should reimburse victims for scam payment app transactions.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says banks should reimburse victims for scam payment app transactions.
Can scam victims get their money back from payment apps?
More people continue to lose money to scammers asked to send it through payment apps like Zelle and CashApp and they cannot get that money back. However, Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has learned there may be a way victims can get that money back.
More people continue to lose money to scammers asked to send it through payment apps like Zelle and CashApp and they cannot get that money back. However, Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has learned there may be a way victims can get that money back.
Getting refunded for payment app scams
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says banks should reimburse victims for scam payment app transactions. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan shares how people might be able to get their money back from payment app scams.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says banks should reimburse victims for scam payment app transactions. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan shares how people might be able to get their money back from payment app scams.
Skimpflation: Watchdogs say look out for food ingredient changes amid shortages
Consumer watchdogs say "Skimpflation," otherwise known as ingredient changes in foods and beverages is being more and more noticeable amid supply chain delays and shortages.
Consumer watchdogs say "Skimpflation," otherwise known as ingredient changes in foods and beverages is being more and more noticeable amid supply chain delays and shortages.
How a Texas man paid off $47,000 amid credit card debt climbing
High inflation has driven up credit card debt to $67 billion in the last few months. That's why Juan Pinon wants those struggling to pay off debt to know that it can be done. He paid off $47,000 in less than three years.
High inflation has driven up credit card debt to $67 billion in the last few months. That's why Juan Pinon wants those struggling to pay off debt to know that it can be done. He paid off $47,000 in less than three years.
Skimpflation: What is it? Why are watchdogs telling people to look out for it?
Consumer watchdogs say "skimplflation," otherwise known as ingredient changes in foods and beverages is being more and more noticeable amid supply chain delays and shortages. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the full report.
Consumer watchdogs say "skimplflation," otherwise known as ingredient changes in foods and beverages is being more and more noticeable amid supply chain delays and shortages. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the full report.