Save buying car at the end of the year

If you’re in the market to buy a car, now could be the best time. Late December is when dealers discount inventory to make room for new models. Plus they must meet sales quotas and can offer big incentives, like rebates. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talked with James Bell with Kia America to get insights from an automaker on how to score a good deal.

The Nightcap's XMAS Special!

'Tis the season for Christmas cheer! Carolina invites some friends to help celebrate the holidays and goes behind the bar to whip up a Coquito!

Electrical safety during the holiday season

If you've decked your halls with lights, candles, or a Christmas tree, the U.S. Fire Administration warns that 156,000 fires happen each holiday season, often from dry trees or faulty wiring. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talked with Joe Bany with John Moore Services on ways to keep your holiday decor safe.

Holiday return policies you should know

If you're thinking of returning some of the gifts you received this holiday sense, it's important to keep in mind the policies in place. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has details on store changes and what to know.

Spectrum of Parenting - Inclusive Holiday Gatherings

The holidays are a time for togetherness, but for families with special-needs children, large gatherings and changes in routine can also bring stress and uncertainty. Spectrum of Parenting host Faith Braverman sits down with Dr. Tranika Jefferson, a licensed and board-certified behavior analyst and Chief Clinical Officer of CODA Autism Services, to talk about simple, practical ways families can make the holidays more inclusive and manageable for children with special needs, and more joyful for everyone at the table.

12 Days of Christmas: Day 10 with Salazar family

It’s the 12 Days of Christmas, and we’re spreading holiday cheer with the help of BakerRipley, Exclusive Furniture, Chick-Fil-A and Walmart. We surprised the Salazar family for Day 10.

Prevent falling behind on your car note using these steps

People falling behind on their auto loans has hit a 15-year high after many paid high prices for cars or trucks and high interest rates. But there are steps drivers can take when they're struggling to pay their car notes. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talked with Andrew Pentis, a Consumer Lending Analyst with Bankrate.

How to save money with dynamic pricing

When retailers use dynamic pricing, we can end up paying much more for in-demand items and services. But that also means there's a best time to buy them at lower prices. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talked with Gabriele Vitke with Decodo, which analyzed prices from 37 U.S. retailers to find the best days and times to buy appliances, electronics, and apparel.

The Backstage Experience: Christmas Special (2025)

This week on "The Backstage Experience" we take you backstage with Hollywood’s biggest names as Frozen stars Josh Gad & Kristen Bell join the show along with Ed Sheeran, Hugh Jackman, Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, Jim Belushi, A Christmas Story’s Peter Billingsley, and the cast of Stranger Things! Plus we go directly to the source to find out if Die Hard is a Christmas movie. It’s a star-studded episode you don’t want to miss only on The Backstage Experience!