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Texans Spending More for the Holidays

Natalie Solis — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:07:12 GMT

Thanksgiving is still a week away and already holiday shopping is well underway. As it turns out, Texans plan to spend more this year than people in other parts of the country.

More Traveling Expected This Holiday

Dionne Anglin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:02:56 GMT

The DFW Airport is preparing for the holiday travel season. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more on how the TSA wants to make your travels hassle free.

Holiday Tipping Guidelines

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:08:36 GMT

This holiday season, a leaner budget might clarify which people truly make a difference in your life. The challenge will be figuring out how much to tip them.

Deal or Dud: Pledge Fabric Sweeper

Steve Noviello — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:00:03 GMT

FOX 4's Steve Noviello says one company is "pledging" they have a solution to a couch full of pet hair. He puts it to the Deal or Dud test.

Using a Turkey Fryer? Tips to Stay Safe

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:20:54 GMT

The growing trend of having deep fried turkey for Thanksgiving is a tasty way to serve your holiday bird. Cooking it this way can be hazardous, though, so the fire captain from Broward, Fla., offered some tips on how to do it right.

Ford, Subaru, VW Top Safest Car List

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:05:53 GMT

Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen sit atop the insurance industry's annual list of the safest new vehicles, according to a closely watched assessment used by car companies to lure safety-conscious consumers to showrooms.

Group Finds High Lead Levels in Toys

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:50:06 GMT

Children's toys carrying the Barbie and Disney logos have turned up with high levels of lead in them, according to a California-based advocacy group -- a finding that may give consumers pause as they shop for the holiday season.

Millions To Owe More on Tax Bill

Fil Alvarado — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:37:08 GMT

An error by the IRS means millions of people may owe more on their tax bill.

Wal-Mart Confirms Black Friday Deals

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:33:35 GMT

Wal-Mart Stores is confirming some of the deals it will be push to draw crowds for the day after Thanksgiving. They include a 50-inch Sanyo plasma HDTVs for $598 and $3 children's sleepwear.

Black Friday May Be Best Day to Buy Car

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:49:03 GMT

If you missed out on Cash For Clunkers, you might be able to look forward to another day for big car discounts -- Black Friday.