Dining out? Here's what's more expensive, based on October data

Restaurant prices keep rising in 2025, with items getting more expensive amid tariffs, labor and weather pressures.

Texans to receive SNAP benefits soon
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The reopening of the federal government means food assistance resumes. Millions of Texans could see their SNAP benefit payments as early as this weekend.

Texans expected to receive full SNAP benefits in days

If you receive SNAP benefits, you could see them in your account this weekend. The government is moving quickly to get food aid to people who have been suffering through the shutdown.

What are portable, assumable mortgages?

The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.

Only one Texas city will offer new Chick-fil-A chicken and waffles sandwich

There are only two cities in the nation that are expected to offer the new Chick-fil-A chicken & waffles sandwich starting Dec. 1. The two cities are test markets for the new menu option.

FAA freezes flight reductions at 6% as staffing levels improve, airlines working to resume normal operations

Some relief for fliers as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says now that the government shutdown has ended, flight reductions are expected to stay at 6% at 40 major airports across the U.S.

On Red Cup Day, Starbucks workers vote to strike in 45 cities

Starbucks employees held walkouts at dozens of stores nationwide on Thursday to disrupt the company’s Red Cup Day.

64,000 alpaca toys recalled due to choking risk for children

The recalled toys were sold nationwide and also on Amazon and other online retail sites between 2020 and 2025.

Gifts for gamers | Gift Guide
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It's time to get in the game of holiday gift giving. And, of course, the 17th annual FOX Holiday Gift Guide did the shopping for you. This week, consumer reporter Steve Noviello reviews the latest in gaming.

Baby formula recall linked to infant botulism outbreak is expanding: What to know

A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.

Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal: What would it mean for homebuyers?

The Trump administration signaled they're planning to develop a 50-year mortgage that they think could expand access to homeownership, though experts are cautioning what it could mean for buyers.

What federal workers going without pay can do to protect their credit score

The federal workforce has now missed two paychecks due to the government shutdown. Intuit Credit Karma says many are facing financial uncertainty but there are things they can do to help protect their credit scores.