Rideshare prices surge due to driver shortage

If you've taken a rideshare like Uber or Lyft lately, you probably noticed skyrocketing prices. It's due to a driver shortage.

Hotel residents can get aid from homelessness diversion program

Some low income people living in long-term hotels often don't qualify for rental assistance and are not included in eviction moratoriums. But they can qualify for other aid.

Should you disable Amazon Sidewalk?

If you have Amazon Alexa, Echo or a Ring Doorbell, the company is launching Amazon Sidewalk to help you keep those devices connected even if your wifi goes out. But cyber experts say it can also leave you open to hackers.

Two reports reveal depth of financial distress from pandemic

Two new reports reveal the financial devastation many individuals and families face from the pandemic, and could face well into the future.

How to get your vehicle road-trip ready!

Nine out of 10 travelers are expected to drive to their destination this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA.

How to get your vehicle road-trip ready!
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Nine out of 10 travelers are expected to drive to their destination this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter, Heather Sullivan has you covered with tips to get your vehicle ready for that road trip!

Staff shortages may slow economic recovery for restaurants, hotels

Hotels and restaurants are getting ready for a big rush this Memorial Day weekend and this summer. But their revenues may not be as much as they hoped.

Money tips to help as you plan your next trip!
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While most people already have travel plans set, Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan is here with some quick, smart tips that could save you money not just this weekend, but all summer long on your travel.

Shopping deals for Memorial Day weekend!
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Memorial Day weekend is almost here and so are the shopping deals. Our Heather Sullivan helps offer some helpful tips before you go out and spend, spend, spend!

Costs lowered to buy Marketplace health coverage

The cost to buy health insurance on the Healthcare Marketplace has now dropped for millions of uninsured Texans through President Biden's American Rescue Plan.

Thieves using stolen identities to get PPP loans

Paycheck Protection Program loans are saving businesses and jobs. But they're also being misused to rip people off and leave them deep in debt.

Houston couple struggles to get movers to deliver their items

A Houston couple says they paid movers thousands of dollars to move them to Chicago, but have gone six weeks without delivery.

Weight loss companies seeing increase in business during pandemic

Many Americans gained nearly two pounds a month while sheltering at home, for an average of 20 pounds, reports the Journal of the American Medical Association. Now, many are paying up to get the scale to go down.

Weight loss companies booming amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Whether you enjoy working out at home or are dieting, Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has you covered with smart tips to help shed those pandemic gains!

Texans rush to get back-up generators installed at homes

People are rushing to try to get back up home generators installed before hurricane season. But installing one isn't quick. It's a long, involved process.