Payday Advance apps offer much cheaper alternative to payday loans
Instead of turning to high-interest payday loans, some people are turning to payday advance apps to get advanced money for little to no cost.
Instead of turning to high-interest payday loans, some people are turning to payday advance apps to get advanced money for little to no cost.
US cybersecurity agency warns of fake COVID-19 Small Business Administration loan website
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said an email that directs people to a fake SBA COVID-19 loan website has been stealing people’s information.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said an email that directs people to a fake SBA COVID-19 loan website has been stealing people’s information.
Discount department store Stein Mart files for bankruptcy, may close all 281 stores
Discount department store Stein Mart revealed Wednesday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, saying it plans to close a "significant portion, if not all" of its 281 stores nationwide.
Discount department store Stein Mart revealed Wednesday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, saying it plans to close a "significant portion, if not all" of its 281 stores nationwide.
United Airlines wants travelers to know how safe they'll be when they fly
Airlines have been hit with low revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic as many try to avoid infection. Airlines are working to let travelers know they'll be safe when they fly.
Airlines have been hit with low revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic as many try to avoid infection. Airlines are working to let travelers know they'll be safe when they fly.
Nearly one-third of businesses have experienced more cyberattacks amid pandemic, according to research
Almost two thirds of businesses which contributed to the research said that their companies were more likely to experience a data breach due to COVID-19.
Almost two thirds of businesses which contributed to the research said that their companies were more likely to experience a data breach due to COVID-19.
United Airlines wants travelers to know how safe they'll be when they fly
The airline industry has been hit, particularly hard, by the COVID-19 pandemic, as carriers expect to lose tens of billions of dollars because few people are flying.
The airline industry has been hit, particularly hard, by the COVID-19 pandemic, as carriers expect to lose tens of billions of dollars because few people are flying.
What qualifies you for free college?
College is expensive, but there are ways to ease the burden and attend college for free.
College is expensive, but there are ways to ease the burden and attend college for free.
Considering a personal loan during coronavirus? 5 questions to ask
What you need to know before you seek out a personal loan for financial help.
What you need to know before you seek out a personal loan for financial help.
What is a subprime credit score?
A subprime credit score can affect your ability to obtain financing for student loans, personal loans, or a new credit card.
A subprime credit score can affect your ability to obtain financing for student loans, personal loans, or a new credit card.
The pandemic is forcing stores to close, and limiting choices for consumers
In March, Houston's retail sector was doing very well, with all kinds of options in all kinds of places. Five months later, much of that has changed and the worst may be yet to come.
In March, Houston's retail sector was doing very well, with all kinds of options in all kinds of places. Five months later, much of that has changed and the worst may be yet to come.
Houston Fire Marshals received more than 10K complaints against bars, restaurants
According to Houston Fire Marshals, they’ve received more than 10,000 social distancing complaints since mid-March.
According to Houston Fire Marshals, they’ve received more than 10,000 social distancing complaints since mid-March.
Trump's $400 extra unemployment benefit may not happen
President Trump signed an executive order to provide an extra $400 dollars in unemployment benefits a week and cut the payroll tax. But legal scholars question whether Trump's order is constitutional.
President Trump signed an executive order to provide an extra $400 dollars in unemployment benefits a week and cut the payroll tax. But legal scholars question whether Trump's order is constitutional.
COVID-19 pandemic will change how Americans purchase from retailers
FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says the people working to fill retail vacancies are having a hard time.
FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says the people working to fill retail vacancies are having a hard time.
Coronavirus student loan forbearance ends soon — 4 things to do right now
If you think you won’t be able to make payments, the time to act is now.
If you think you won’t be able to make payments, the time to act is now.
McDonald's suing ousted CEO, alleging employee relationships
McDonald’s is suing Steve Easterbrook, the CEO it ousted last year over an inappropriate relationship with an employee, alleging he covered up relationships with other employees and destroyed evidence.
McDonald’s is suing Steve Easterbrook, the CEO it ousted last year over an inappropriate relationship with an employee, alleging he covered up relationships with other employees and destroyed evidence.
SURVEY: Nearly half of Americans are worried about finances
A new survey shows how worried people are, and what advice might help what money they may have.
A new survey shows how worried people are, and what advice might help what money they may have.
Houstonians worry about personal finances while waiting for second stimulus check
FOX 26 Reporter Tom Zizka speaks with Houstonians who are worried about their finances while congress stalls on the next stimulus package.
FOX 26 Reporter Tom Zizka speaks with Houstonians who are worried about their finances while congress stalls on the next stimulus package.
Student loans are cheaper than ever — here's how you can pay less
Refinancing your student loans can help you pay them down faster.
Refinancing your student loans can help you pay them down faster.
6 reasons to choose a private student loan over federal
Private student loans aren’t right for everyone, but they do have some perks for certain borrowers.
Private student loans aren’t right for everyone, but they do have some perks for certain borrowers.
6 ways to lower your student loan interest rate
Looking for a good way to curb student loan debt? Focus on interest rates.
Looking for a good way to curb student loan debt? Focus on interest rates.