Walmart's holiday plans aim to counter inflation
As the holiday season approaches, Walmart is gearing up to provide customers with holiday deals, aiming to help them navigate rising inflation.
How discount grocery stores can help shoppers save more money
How is a discount grocery store different from other grocery stores? And how are they able to offer low prices? FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense in her story.
Texas mother shares secrets to making $5 dinners every night
As inflation has driven up food prices by 10% this year, Erin Chase, author of 5 Dollar Dinners shares her secrets to saving on groceries.
Texas mom slashes water bills in viral TikTok video
We’re all looking for ways to save money right now and FOX 26 Consumer Reporter heather Sullivan has some smart sense tips from a Texas mom who went viral on TikTok with her tips on how to lower your water bill.
Where to find the biggest Memorial Day Weekend sales
Retailers cutting prices on mattresses, appliances, and furniture for Memorial Day weekend. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.
Community Garden offer savings on fresh produce amid inflation on fruits, vegetables
The consumer price index shows inflation has driven up the prices of fresh fruits and vegetables by about six percent this year and they’re expected to keep rising. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares how some folks are saving some green.
Saving on Mother's Day concert tickets
What are you getting your mom for Mother's Day? How about concert tickets? FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some smart sense on how you can save money on tickets!
Comparing prices at grocery stores when holiday shopping
As you probably have noticed, some items including the cost of groceries, are at the highest they've been in decades. So we want to help you before you hit the stores when you go shopping for holiday meals. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.
What deals, discounts are worth it this Labor Day weekend, and what you may want to wait on
While you can save big on some items this weekend, you may want to wait to save more on others.
Thrift shopping in the Montrose area
If you enjoy looking for good deals, Houston’s Montrose neighborhood is one place you need to check out and FOX 26’s Coco Dominguez takes you along in search of the best thrift store shopping!
If you're traveling this summer, be prepared for last minute changes.
American Airlines canceled 400 flights over the last three days due to staff shortages and they're not alone. FOX 26 Houston Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense on how to salvage your trip when everything goes awry.
Ways to save more money on Amazon Prime Day!
Amazon Prime Day... one of the biggest sales of the year is this Monday and Tuesday. And the sale is expected to be twice as big as last year with two million items on sale. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan tells us the best bargains for you!
How to save enough money for retirement
Start early and evaluate your plans regularly to stay on track.
Where to find Father's Day deals
One of the best gifts you can give is just having fun together. So we rounded up places you can take Dad for free this Father's Day.
Social Security and Medicare funds at risk even before coronavirus pandemic
For Social Security, the projected 2035 date for exhausting the trust fund reserves means that it would be able to pay only 79% of benefits.