Russian invasion could impact prices at the pump
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FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter heather Sullivan tells us how the attack on Ukraine and sanctions on Russia will affect what you pay at the pump.

Rental scams on the rise in Houston as rent rates soar
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Victims often lose their deposits to scammers who don't even own the home that they're listing for rent.

Rental scams on the rise in Houston as rent rates soar

Rental scams are on the rise so HAR and Crime Stoppers of Houston are warning unsuspecting renters.

Prices for Houston homes expected to keep climbing, real estate experts say
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If you or someone you know is hoping to buy a home, FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense from experts on what to expect in 2022.

High inflation making hit harder for Houston families to put food on the table
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The Houston Food Bank says high inflation is part of why it continues to see a high need for food. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the story.

Free help to file tax returns, collect credits you may be owed

One out of five people who qualify for a big tax credit fails to claim it, according to the IRS. That's thousands of dollars left on the table.

TAX TIPS: Earned Income Tax Credit, Free tax help
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Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some helpful tax tips that could get families thousands more on their tax rebate check.

Are wholesale club memberships worth the cost?

As inflation and shortages are driving up prices at the grocery store, you may wonder if you'd save more with a wholesale club membership, such as Costco, Sam's Club, or BJ's Wholesale Club.

Fighting back against inflation with wholesale memberships
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on ways you can fight back against the rising cost of inflation. One way is by considering a wholesale membership.

How to avoid being a victim of romance scams
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The FBI says 24,000 victims lost $1 billion to romance scams in 2021. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter has some Smart Sense on how you can avoid being a target this year.

Inflation busters you can take to cut expenses
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter has some Smart Sense steps you can take today to cut your expenses during high inflation.

Steps you can take to cut expenses during high inflation rates

FOX 26 Consumer Reporter has some Smart Sense steps you can take today to cut your expenses during high inflation.