VIN cloning, airline refunds, and Thanksgiving dinner prices

FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on how one Houston family couldn't renew their registration on their truck due to a duplicate VIN in another state. Airlines are now required to refund you for canceled or significantly delayed flights, and stores are dropping Thanksgiving dinner prices even more this year. That and more on this edition of "Dollars and Sense."

Best Day to buy Halloween candy, Target price cuts, and more!

On this edition of "Dollars and Sense," FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the secret sweet spot of when to buy Halloween candy when prices drop. Target announcing price cuts on 2,000 items for the holidays, and BitCoin ATM scams have grown tenfold with an average loss of $10,000.

Free airline stopovers to see second city

If you plan on traveling overseas, you know how expensive it can be. Now, some airlines are offering free stopovers so travelers can see a second city while on vacation. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the details.

Saving money with cash back apps

Amazon, Target, Walmart and more retail shops are having sales and FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has ways you can save even more with cash back apps!

Save money with price tracking apps

Many retailers are having sales in preparation for the upcoming holidays and FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks down how you can know if you're getting the best price.

What a fed rate cut could could mean for you and more!

FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on what a fed rate cut could mean if you're looking for a home or trying to pay off some credit cards. Also, have you wondered whether you should be feeding your dog that fresh, real food pet food? We talk with a veterinarian. And how teenagers can get Uber rides for free!

TSA expecting record crowds, high rent prices, and more!

The TSA is expecting record crowds at airports this Labor Day weekend. But there's a new trend in the TSA line that could hold you up. Do you feel like your rent is too high? The DOJ says a Texas software company has helped landlords inflate rental prices.

Behind Breaking Bond - August 21, 2024

Today's guest is Robin Kelly. Her parents and her grandmother became the first family in Texas to witness an execution in 1996. In 1988, Ernest Leo Jenkins shot and killed Robin's brother and sister while they were working in the family's pawn shop.

Flight refunds, clothes shopping, and more!

On this edition of "Dollars and Sense," FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on what you should get following recent flight cancellations, shopping for clothes, and much more.

Dollars & Sense: Real estate cyberfraud; Beryl assistance; check washing warning

Before you buy a home, you have to see this growing scam that can steal your funds using information readily available on the internet. New FEMA and unemployment assistance is available for folks impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Heather Sullivan will show you how to apply. Plus, what to know about the resurgence of check washing.

Dollars and Sense: Summer travel destination dupes and more!

Hey summer travelers, we've got your destination dupes. Just as nice as popular places, but for a fraction of the cost. Repairing or replacing your air conditioner can give you a money meltdown, we've got low-cost maintenance tips to prevent a breakdown. Nearly 100 homeowners who wanted swimming pools were left with holes the ground and holes in their wallets. How to make sure you're not the next victim.