IRS issues warning to taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service is issuing a warning to taxpayers about a new scam on their radar that could cost you time and money.
Save Me Steve: Prime Day deals & hacks
Amazon's Prime Day sale is entering Day 2. But you may be missing access to the best deals even if you don't have a Prime membership. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello shares ways to hack the Prime Day deals.
Biden proposes capping national rent increases at 5%
Biden’s proposal to help cap rent hikes at 5% would only apply to certain landlords. Here’s what to know.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals list: Guide to top savings, insider tips and more
Amazon Prime users can expect deals on electronics, back-to-school gear, outdoor items, wellness products and more as Prime Day starts this week. Here's what you need to know.
Amazon Prime Day spending expected to reach record $14B
Prime Day sales event starts Tuesday.
Dallas committee rejects plan to ban multiplexes in residential neighborhoods
A lot of the debate centers around affordability, with some arguing multiplexes will create more affordable housing. But others argue older affordable homes will turn into unaffordable luxury units.
Tiny homes in Dallas won't be allowed in residential neighborhoods — for now
A Dallas zoning committee says there is more work that needs to be done before giving the green light to tiny homes in single-family residential neighborhoods. However, that could change in the near future.
AT&T hack: ‘Nearly all' customers' call, text records exposed in data breach
An AT&T data hack exposed “nearly all" of customers' call and text message records during a period in 2022, according to the company. Here’s what to know.
More than 1 in 3 US households have financial insecurity, survey says
The number of American households that are feeling the strain when it comes to paying for necessities such as food and bills, saw a 6.7% increase in 2024 compared to the same period in 2022.
Inflation unexpectedly fell to 3% in June
The consumer price index (CPI), a broad measure of how much everyday goods like gasoline, groceries and rent cost, dropped 0.1% in June from the previous month. It marked the first monthly decline since May 2020.
National French Fry Day 2024 brings deals and freebies
National French Fry Day is on Friday, July 12, and many chains are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.
Costco raising membership fees for 1st time since 2017
Costco is raising its membership fees for the first time in seven years. Here’s when the new fees will take effect.
Are consumers skipping car dealers and buying private?
With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.
Fort Worth contractor charged with felony theft after failing to complete $23,000 renovation job
A North Texas remodeling contractor was arrested after investigators say he strung along a customer for more than a year for a $23,390 renovation job that was never complete.
Frozen chicken products recalled over listeria concerns
Frozen, ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to the possibility of listeria contamination. Here’s what to know.
Cool products for a hot summer
FOX 4's Steve Noviello takes a look at products that are perfect for making the most of your summer.
US home prices hit another all-time high
The median U.S. home sale price soared to $397,954 in June, which was a nearly 5% increase from the year prior, Redfin data shows.
Big Lots to close up to 40 stores amid "substantial doubt"
Big Lots plans to close up to 40 stores in 2024 due to financial struggles from inflation and decreased consumer spending, raising doubts about its future operations.
Ammunition vending machines installed in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma
The ammo machines use ID card scanning and facial recognition technology to verify the age of each buyer.
Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds
Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.