Student loan borrowers prepare to resume payments, await possible forgiveness
President Joe Biden is expected to announce a student loan forgiveness plan soon.
President Joe Biden is expected to announce a student loan forgiveness plan soon.
More restaurants turning to digital connections to stay competitive
Restaurant jobs were a significant part of the July jobs report, but hiring challenges and inflation fears are still keeping staffs pretty tight.
Restaurant jobs were a significant part of the July jobs report, but hiring challenges and inflation fears are still keeping staffs pretty tight.
Federal student loan payments to be due September
President Joe Biden is expected to propose a loan forgiveness plan soon. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the smart sense you need to know.
President Joe Biden is expected to propose a loan forgiveness plan soon. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the smart sense you need to know.
Candy shortage? Hershey now says there will be enough for Halloween
Hershey is the maker of Almond Joy, Twizzlers, Jolly Ranchers, Kit Kat bars, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and several other popular candies.
Hershey is the maker of Almond Joy, Twizzlers, Jolly Ranchers, Kit Kat bars, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and several other popular candies.
Back-to-school sales: These retailers are offering big discounts
For parents and caregivers on a budget, here are some this year's best back-to-school deals.
For parents and caregivers on a budget, here are some this year's best back-to-school deals.
New program helping low-income Houstonians buy a home
The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America kicked off its ‘Achieve The Dream Event’ Thursday.
The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America kicked off its ‘Achieve The Dream Event’ Thursday.
20% of U.S. households with a dishwasher don’t even use it; here's why that may be bad
As concern for the world’s water scarcity grows, some consumer goods companies are pushing for households to “skip the rinse” entirely.
As concern for the world’s water scarcity grows, some consumer goods companies are pushing for households to “skip the rinse” entirely.
The cheapest gas in the country is in Texas, AAA reports
“It remains to be seen how far gasoline prices can actually fall with the busy summer driving season still underway,” said AAA Texas spokesperson Daniel Armbruster.
“It remains to be seen how far gasoline prices can actually fall with the busy summer driving season still underway,” said AAA Texas spokesperson Daniel Armbruster.
Back to School: Texas Tax-Free Weekend Guide
Tax-free weekend in Texas is August 5-7. It is expected to save Texans $112 million this school year.
Tax-free weekend in Texas is August 5-7. It is expected to save Texans $112 million this school year.
FTC says Opendoor must pay $62 million after cheating home sellers
The Federal Trade Commission says online homebuyer Opendoor must pay $62 million to settle charges that it cheated homesellers out of thousands of dollars.
The Federal Trade Commission says online homebuyer Opendoor must pay $62 million to settle charges that it cheated homesellers out of thousands of dollars.
How to avoid getting scammed when selling your home
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some tips on how you can ensure you aren?t scammed when trying to sell your home. This after the Federal Trade Commission said online app Opendoor needs to pay $62 million to settle charges for cheating home sellers out of thousands of dollars with misleading claims.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some tips on how you can ensure you aren?t scammed when trying to sell your home. This after the Federal Trade Commission said online app Opendoor needs to pay $62 million to settle charges for cheating home sellers out of thousands of dollars with misleading claims.
Opendoor fined millions of dollars for misleading customers
The Federal Trade Commission says online app Opendoor needs to pay $62 million to settle charges for cheating home sellers out of thousands of dollars with misleading claims.
The Federal Trade Commission says online app Opendoor needs to pay $62 million to settle charges for cheating home sellers out of thousands of dollars with misleading claims.
TJ Maxx, Marshalls parent fined $13M for selling recalled products
A majority of the recalled products were sold at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods stores and online.
A majority of the recalled products were sold at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods stores and online.
Smart sense tips on school supplies, college textbooks
The back-to-school sales tax holiday is this weekend and it's a great opportunity to try to save some money for k-12 students and college-bound.
The back-to-school sales tax holiday is this weekend and it's a great opportunity to try to save some money for k-12 students and college-bound.
Household credit card debt surges in second quarter, highest jump in over 20 years
Total household debt reached $16.15 trillion at the end of June, an increase of $312 billion from the same quarter a year ago with mortgage, car loan, and credit card balances all rising.
Total household debt reached $16.15 trillion at the end of June, an increase of $312 billion from the same quarter a year ago with mortgage, car loan, and credit card balances all rising.
Drought leaves crops struggling for Houston area farmers
With much of the state stuck in a severe drought, Texas farmers are on the front line of some of the worst effects. With the beginning of August, many are well into a harvest season that has come earlier than normal, as they try to salvage what they can, from the season.
With much of the state stuck in a severe drought, Texas farmers are on the front line of some of the worst effects. With the beginning of August, many are well into a harvest season that has come earlier than normal, as they try to salvage what they can, from the season.
Spirit Airlines hosting hiring event Thursday to fill 200 positions in Houston
They're looking to hire about 200 flight attendants, who will be assigned for Spirit's new crew base at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
They're looking to hire about 200 flight attendants, who will be assigned for Spirit's new crew base at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Chick-fil-A reveals menu hacks to upgrade your order
Chick-fil-A is adamant that it doesn’t have a secret menu – but the fast food chain recently gave fans a list of suggestions for taking their orders to the next level.
Chick-fil-A is adamant that it doesn’t have a secret menu – but the fast food chain recently gave fans a list of suggestions for taking their orders to the next level.
Here are the 10 cheapest US cities for renters in 2022
Rents in many U.S. cities continue to remain high, particularly along the coasts. But renters in the heartland are enjoying more affordable prices, as well as some areas of the South.
Rents in many U.S. cities continue to remain high, particularly along the coasts. But renters in the heartland are enjoying more affordable prices, as well as some areas of the South.
Airline tickets dropping from summer highs, report says
Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.
Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.