Which popular toys you can find in time for Christmas
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with toy insiders about what presents you can actually get your hands on this holiday season.

Houston woman waits all year for tax return; over 1M people still await refunds

More than one million people are still waiting for tax refunds from the IRS. The IRS says it’s still sorting through more than a million pieces of mail and trying to finish returns.  

2020 holiday shipping deadlines are here

A list of when you need to have your orders in and shipped to them under the tree by Christmas Day.

Holiday shipping deadlines are fast approaching
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains when you need to have your orders shipped in order for them to arrive by Christmas Day.

More people using Buy Now, Pay Later apps for holiday shopping

Buy Now, Pay Later apps are installment payment plans offered at the point of purchase when you're shopping online for things like gifts, clothes, furniture, or even plane tickets online.

Congress considers bill with $300 extra in unemployment benefits

Congress is now considering a new $908 billion COVID-19 relief bill, the plan would offer an additional $300 a week in unemployment benefits.

How to cut holiday spending while still enjoying the season of giving

Tara Aldrete of Money Management International advises on how to cut holiday spending while still enjoying the season to the fullest.

Shippers, retailers wrestle with delivering record online holiday sales

There are record online orders this holiday season and that could mean your package doesn't get delivered on time or to the right location. Heather Sullivan explains the ways to ensure it does!

Ensuring your packages get delivered this holiday
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There are record online orders this holiday season and that could mean your package doesn't get delivered on time or to the right location. Heather Sullivan explains the ways to ensure it does!

Bots drive up prices on hot holiday gifts

If you're shopping online this holiday season, you might find hot gifts, such as gaming consoles, selling out fast or the prices are sky high.

Bots causing problems for consumers
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Bots causing hot items to sell out quickly but they're also causing other problems for consumers.

WalletHub's list of top gift cards, credit cards for holiday shopping

Are you about to buy gift cards for your family and friends for the holidays? Many people are this year. And some gift cards can help you save money on holiday spending.

Saving some dough with gift cards, credit cards
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on how you can save some money with gift cards and credit cards.

Gift cards can help you save money on holiday gifts

One of the most popular gifts this holiday season will be gift cards because so many people are shopping online.

Homebuyers taking advantage of downpayment assistance programs, low rates

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation says more and more people are taking advantage of downpayment grants, tax credits, and low rates to buy their first homes.