Lawsuit filed against new law meant to prevent surprise medical bills
A new report shows more than 30 percent of Americans have medical debt. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on the steps you can take to reduce it.
Lawsuit filed against new law meant to prevent surprise medical bills
A new report shows more than 30 percent of Americans have medical debt. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on the steps you can take to reduce it.
How to maximize savings with gift cards during the holiday season
There's certainly nothing wrong with getting or giving gift cards for the holidays, but here's how you can hone in on the savings and big discounts on gift cards.
How to maximize savings with gift cards during the holiday season
There's certainly nothing wrong with getting or giving gift cards for the holidays, but here's how you can hone in on the savings and big discounts on gift cards.
How to beat the Grinch bots that are buying up hot holiday toys
Grinch bots are buying up popular holiday gifts. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows how you can beat them while you are shopping for your own gifts.
How to fight against bots while shopping for Christmas toys
If you?re shopping for popular Christmas toys, you?re competing against bots. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense of what you can do as a consumer.
Can’t afford to resume federal student loan payments? Here are options
Federal Student Loan payments resume February first after being paused through the pandemic. But a new survey reveals many borrowers won’t be able to afford the payments or are looking for higher-paying jobs.
Can't afford to resume federal student loan payments?
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense on what options you can take to resume paying your federal student loan payments.
Parents can get child care aid while returning to work
Workforce Solutions will help pay for child care for qualifying parents or caregivers returning to work.
Hotels & restaurants face staff, supply shortages for holidays
Many restaurants and hotels are still struggling to hire enough staff to meet customer demand for the holidays and facing higher food and supply costs.
Giving Tuesday: Up to $7 billion corporate matching goes untapped
$4 billion to $7 billion in corporate matching donations go untapped each year.
Hottest scams on Cyber Monday
Shoppers are snapping up deals on this Cyber Monday, but scams seem to be growing as fast as the sales.
Top Cyber Monday scams
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on some of the top Cyber Monday scams that are being reported.
How to save money on holiday decorating
The National Retail Federation expects people to go big on home decorations for the holidays this year after spending 20% more on Halloween decorations.
Black Friday shopping strategies to save the most money
Black Friday could be a record-breaker in sales this year. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on what you should be on the lookout for.
Black Friday shopping strategies to save the most money
Black Friday could be a record breaker in sales this year.
Families shopping early to beat Christmas Tree shortage
Many families are already shopping for Christmas trees ahead of this holiday weekend. Trees will be harder to find and more expensive.
Families shop early to beat Christmas Tree shortage
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you should do to get your Christmas tree.
Save money on gas on your drive to Thanksgiving dinner
If you're about to head to Grandma's house, we found ways to cut your gas costs.
Shelter, realtor rescue pregnant dog as pet abandonments surge
Two dogs found abandoned at a home that had just sold in the Galveston area were rescued in the nick of time.




















