Family's birth certificates caught in Vital Statistics delays
A Houston family says they've been struggling to get birth certificates for their adopted daughters for the last few years from Texas Vital Statistics.
Greenwood online bank aimed to help Black and Latino communities
A national online bank is launching this summer aimed at helping Black and Latino communities.
Verizon recalls 2.5 million mobile hotspots sold to schools, in stores
Verizon is recalling 2.5 million mobile hotspots used by schools and sold by stores after some reports of overheating and two reports of minor burns.
Report projects 80,000 store closings in coming years
While the pandemic has made it impossible for some retailers to stay in business, a new report suggests tens of thousands of retailers could disappear in the coming years.
South Korea's LG to stop making mobile phones, focus on other electronic products, services
South Korean electronics maker LG says it is getting out of its loss-making mobile phone business to focus on electric vehicle components, robotics, artificial intelligence and other products and services.
Recall: Foldable infant bath seat sold on Amazon recalled over drowning hazard
A foldable infant bath seat sold exclusively on Amazon between July and October 2020 has been recalled due to a potential drowning hazard.
Target car seat trade-in: Retailer will take old baby seat in exchange for discount on new one
Target will allow customers to trade in an old baby car seat for a 20% off coupon toward a brand new one from April 5 through April 17.
Financial educator offers money saving advice
The average American wastes $139 a month on fees, interest, and impulse buying, according to a study by The Ascent. Experts say it's because we don't educate ourselves enough about money.
TV watching and cord-cutting grows, the cost of streaming services follow suit
One of the byproducts of the pandemic is that we've watched a lot more TV, in the last year. A survey found two-thirds of us are watching more, or at least as much TV, as pre-pandemic times.
Life after eviction: credit and rental history can be repaired
It might seem like the end of the world. But credit and rental histories can be rebuilt.
Fraud skyrocketing in the pandemic
Fraud has skyrocketed in the pandemic. In unemployment alone, the state of Texas suspects it has paid more than $575 million to people who obtained the benefits fraudulently just this year.
Some banks, credit unions offer lower cost options to pay day loans
If you need money to pay for an unexpected bill or to make rent, more banks and credit unions have started offering small personal loans with lower costs than payday loans.
BBB warning consumers about gift card scams which have tripled over the last 3 years
The Better Business Bureau is warning that gift card scams have tripled over the last three years. The Federal Trade Commission says one in four people have been scammed out of an average of $700.
$0 down, USDA home loans not just for farmers
If you think you'll never save enough money to buy your own home, there's a little known loan that might help. A USDA home loan.
Salmon burgers sold at Costco recalled for potentially containing metal pieces
A brand of salmon burgers sold exclusively at Costco is being recalled over fears that it may be contaminated with pieces of metal.
FBI, BBB warn of growing COVID-19 vaccine scams
Now that anyone over 16-years-old can get a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas, scammers are rolling up their sleeves, too.
More children swallowing button batteries, cleaning agents during pandemic
More people, especially children, are getting seriously hurt on some household items while we've all been spending more time at home during the pandemic.
Number of children swallowing dangerous household items up during pandemic
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains numbers related to child injuries are increasing during the pandemic.
Stores closed on Easter: Target, Costco among chains closed on Sunday holiday
Several major retail franchises, including Target and Costco, are planning to close their doors on Easter Sunday.
City of Houston hammered with freeze related energy costs
The financial bite of the deep Texas freeze continues to unfold in excruciating fashion and the pain is beginning to trickle down on taxpayers.