Lawsuit filed against new law meant to prevent surprise medical bills
A new report shows more than 30 percent of Americans have medical debt. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on the steps you can take to reduce it.
A new report shows more than 30 percent of Americans have medical debt. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on the steps you can take to reduce it.
Authorities warn of criminals using QR codes, gift cards to scam people this holiday
Everything from QR codes, to store-bought gift cards, should be examined with a careful eye as you shop this holiday season.
Everything from QR codes, to store-bought gift cards, should be examined with a careful eye as you shop this holiday season.
How to maximize savings with gift cards during the holiday season
There's certainly nothing wrong with getting or giving gift cards for the holidays, but here's how you can hone in on the savings and big discounts on gift cards.
There's certainly nothing wrong with getting or giving gift cards for the holidays, but here's how you can hone in on the savings and big discounts on gift cards.
How to maximize savings with gift cards during the holiday season
There's certainly nothing wrong with getting or giving gift cards for the holidays, but here's how you can hone in on the savings and big discounts on gift cards.
There's certainly nothing wrong with getting or giving gift cards for the holidays, but here's how you can hone in on the savings and big discounts on gift cards.
How to avoid holiday affluenza and put the heart back into the holidays
If you worry that you too are influenced by the commercial or materialism side of the holidays and gift giving has started feeling superficial to you, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five ways that will help you avoid affluenza and put your heart back into Christmas.
If you worry that you too are influenced by the commercial or materialism side of the holidays and gift giving has started feeling superficial to you, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five ways that will help you avoid affluenza and put your heart back into Christmas.
How to beat the Grinch bots that are buying up hot holiday toys
Grinch bots are buying up popular holiday gifts. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows how you can beat them while you are shopping for your own gifts.
Grinch bots are buying up popular holiday gifts. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows how you can beat them while you are shopping for your own gifts.
How to fight against bots while shopping for Christmas toys
If you?re shopping for popular Christmas toys, you?re competing against bots. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense of what you can do as a consumer.
If you?re shopping for popular Christmas toys, you?re competing against bots. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense of what you can do as a consumer.
Can’t afford to resume federal student loan payments? Here are options
Federal Student Loan payments resume February first after being paused through the pandemic. But a new survey reveals many borrowers won’t be able to afford the payments or are looking for higher-paying jobs.
Federal Student Loan payments resume February first after being paused through the pandemic. But a new survey reveals many borrowers won’t be able to afford the payments or are looking for higher-paying jobs.
Toll road authority explains $300 million 'fix' for Ship Channel Bridge project
The Harris County Toll Road Authority now has an expensive plan to fix design flaws in its billion-dollar replacement of the Ship Channel Bridge.
The Harris County Toll Road Authority now has an expensive plan to fix design flaws in its billion-dollar replacement of the Ship Channel Bridge.
Can't afford to resume federal student loan payments?
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense on what options you can take to resume paying your federal student loan payments.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense on what options you can take to resume paying your federal student loan payments.
234K pounds of ham, pepperoni products recalled over listeria concerns
Alexander & Hornung is recalling 234,000 pounds of cooked ham and pepperoni products sold nationwide due to possible listeria contamination.
Alexander & Hornung is recalling 234,000 pounds of cooked ham and pepperoni products sold nationwide due to possible listeria contamination.
World Petroleum Congress opens its meetings in Houston
The eyes of the energy world are on Houston this week as leaders from around the globe are meeting at the George R. Brown Convention Center for the World Petroleum Congress. Held every three years, it's the first time this meeting has been held in the U.S., and Houston, since 1987.
The eyes of the energy world are on Houston this week as leaders from around the globe are meeting at the George R. Brown Convention Center for the World Petroleum Congress. Held every three years, it's the first time this meeting has been held in the U.S., and Houston, since 1987.
Florida man tortured by fiancé's cult-like 'Bath & Body Works' Christmas candle sale
When asked what motivated him to tag along, Bateman cited the age-old maxim: Happy wife, happy life
When asked what motivated him to tag along, Bateman cited the age-old maxim: Happy wife, happy life
Holiday shipping deadlines approach for FedEx, UPS, USPS customers
The busiest time of the season for USPS begins two weeks before Christmas.
The busiest time of the season for USPS begins two weeks before Christmas.
Fake temporary paper license plates cause concerns for Texas law enforcement
Investigators tell FOX 26 people buy bogus temporary plates because their vehicle would fail inspection, to avoid paying fees and tolls, or to conceal their true identity.
Investigators tell FOX 26 people buy bogus temporary plates because their vehicle would fail inspection, to avoid paying fees and tolls, or to conceal their true identity.
Parents can get child care aid while returning to work
Workforce Solutions will help pay for child care for qualifying parents or caregivers returning to work.
Workforce Solutions will help pay for child care for qualifying parents or caregivers returning to work.
Black Lives Matter calling for support for Black-owned businesses, but also boycott of white businesses
The campaign is called Dreaming of a Black Christmas and this is the part some people are having trouble with. Black Lives Matter is asking customers to only utilize Black-owned businesses during that time frame.
The campaign is called Dreaming of a Black Christmas and this is the part some people are having trouble with. Black Lives Matter is asking customers to only utilize Black-owned businesses during that time frame.
DeWalt earphones sold at Home Depot, Lowe's recalled over potential fire, burn hazards
There are 61 reports that the earphones overheated during charging or while in use
There are 61 reports that the earphones overheated during charging or while in use
Greater Houston Partnership economists projecting more jobs in 2022
After taking an unprecedented pounding during the pandemic, the Houston area economy appears to be on its way to a full recovery.
After taking an unprecedented pounding during the pandemic, the Houston area economy appears to be on its way to a full recovery.
Greater Houston Partnership economists projecting more jobs in 2022
After taking an unprecedented pounding during the pandemic, the Houston area economy appears to be on its way to a full recovery.
After taking an unprecedented pounding during the pandemic, the Houston area economy appears to be on its way to a full recovery.