Auto insurance rates climbing in 2022, how to lower your premiums

Auto insurance rates are expected to climb 5% this year, according to Insurify. But a consumer group says many insurance companies still owe drivers refunds for driving less during the 2020 pandemic shutdown.

Ways you can lower your car insurance premiums
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on how you can lower your car insurance premiums as rates are expected to increase in 2022.

How to protect yourself from AirPod spying

AirPod spying is where someone can use Apple AirPods, wireless Bluetooth earbuds, and their iPhone or iPad to eavesdrop on your conversation.

New warnings about airpod spying
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense about Airpod spying.

How to check apartment buildings for fire safety
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After the recent deadly apartment fires in New York and Philadelphia, you may wonder if the apartment building you live is safe. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on what to look for.

How Houston shoppers are saving money during inflation
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A trip to the grocery store these days is making our wallets lighter. Houstonians are telling our Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan what they're doing to save money.

GreenPath offering free financial counseling to Black, military communities
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Non-profit credit counselor GreenPath Financial Wellness received a grant to off free financial counseling to members of the Black and military communities.

Tips to cut costs as inflation reaches 7%
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The consumer price index rose 7% in December from a year earlier, the fastest pace in nearly 40 years.

GreenPath offering free financial counseling to Black, military communities

Non-profit credit counselor GreenPath Financial Wellness received a grant to off free financial counseling to members of the Black and military communities.

Scammers using Apple Air tags to scam, track victims
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Not only are law officers and cyber experts warning that people are being tracked with Apple Air Tags. FOX 26?s Heather Sullivan shows what to do if you find yourself in such a predicament.

How to deal with the holiday debt hangover
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Are you dealing with a holiday debt hangover? The average shopper took on about $1200 debt over the holidays. FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with Dan Roccotta with Credible.com and examines strategies to deal with those mounting bills.

BBB, law enforcement warn of scams going around

Law enforcement and the Better Business Bureau are warning you about scams going around right now.

New Year, new scams and how to avoid them
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Crooks have started the New Year with new ways to target you and your money. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on how you can try and avoid it.