Department of Education overhauling public service loan forgiveness
Military members, teachers, and social workers may finally get the student loan forgiveness they were promised. After 99% of applicants were rejected, the system is being overhauled. FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.
Military members, teachers, and social workers may finally get the student loan forgiveness they were promised. After 99% of applicants were rejected, the system is being overhauled. FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.
Hobby Lobby recalls stools due to fall hazard
About 14,000 wood stools sold at Hobby Lobby are being recalled due to reports of the furniture breaking.
About 14,000 wood stools sold at Hobby Lobby are being recalled due to reports of the furniture breaking.
Diaper shortage hits US amid COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain issues
The National Diaper Bank Network said the country has a diaper shortage with nearly 33% of American families in need of the baby item.
The National Diaper Bank Network said the country has a diaper shortage with nearly 33% of American families in need of the baby item.
Toymakers rush to stock shelves before holidays amid supply chain delays
Toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves ahead of the holidays as they face a severe supply-network crunch.
Toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves ahead of the holidays as they face a severe supply-network crunch.
At-home COVID-19 tests recalled over false positives
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
Apple to pay out $95 million in AppleCare class-action lawsuit
The plaintiffs claimed their replaced items under AppleCare did not meet Apple’s standards as advertised which promised “new” or “equivalent” replacement.
The plaintiffs claimed their replaced items under AppleCare did not meet Apple’s standards as advertised which promised “new” or “equivalent” replacement.
NeighborhoodLIFT Program will give $15,000 to 300 first-time homebuyers
The NeighborhoodLIFT Program is again offering hundreds of homebuyers $15,000 grants for down payments.
The NeighborhoodLIFT Program is again offering hundreds of homebuyers $15,000 grants for down payments.
Amazon kicks off Black Friday deals early
Amazon will partner with Apple, Hasbro, Sony, and Kitchen Aid for limited-time offers
Amazon will partner with Apple, Hasbro, Sony, and Kitchen Aid for limited-time offers
Bacon prices hit record high amid supply chain disruptions, increased demand
The cost of bacon was $4.77 in 2011 and has risen nearly 50% this year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics data.
The cost of bacon was $4.77 in 2011 and has risen nearly 50% this year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics data.
Volvo recalls older cars; air bag inflators can explode
Volvo is recalling nearly 260,000 older cars in the U.S. because the front driver’s air bag can explode and send shrapnel into the cabin.
Volvo is recalling nearly 260,000 older cars in the U.S. because the front driver’s air bag can explode and send shrapnel into the cabin.
Consumer shortages offer supply-chain lessons
Noticing bare shelves at stores? We take a look at how and why the pandemic has led stores to be low on supplies.
Noticing bare shelves at stores? We take a look at how and why the pandemic has led stores to be low on supplies.
Americans could pay 20% more for holiday gifts this year, analysts say
Salesforce, a global software company, says holiday price hikes come as the U.S. economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic and contends with a backup of cargo ships at America’s ports.
Salesforce, a global software company, says holiday price hikes come as the U.S. economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic and contends with a backup of cargo ships at America’s ports.
Paying off debt: Credit cards increase 0% balance transfer offers
0% Introductory APR balance transfer credit card offers are back in a big way and can help you pay down debt.
0% Introductory APR balance transfer credit card offers are back in a big way and can help you pay down debt.
Texans have second highest credit card debt increase during pandemic
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains how zero percent balance transfer rate credit cards can help you recover from debt accumulated during the pandemic.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains how zero percent balance transfer rate credit cards can help you recover from debt accumulated during the pandemic.
Feds seize thousands of spices, additives from ‘insanitary’ Florida warehouse
Investigators said the products were “exposed to widespread rodent infestation as well as other pests, such as live and dead insects.”
Investigators said the products were “exposed to widespread rodent infestation as well as other pests, such as live and dead insects.”
Hottest toys to grab in 2021 and how much they cost
Toys"R"Us and Macy’s have released a list of the top 75 toys of this holiday season, which includes dollhouses, toy cars, scooters and board games.
Toys"R"Us and Macy’s have released a list of the top 75 toys of this holiday season, which includes dollhouses, toy cars, scooters and board games.
Students can begin applying for financial aid for 2022-23 college year
FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a way students can begin applying for financial aid and college for the next school year.
FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a way students can begin applying for financial aid and college for the next school year.
Innovative Houston workshop aims to help businesses reimagine themselves
After more than a year of the coronavirus pandemic and other challenges, businesses are looking for solutions have a new toolset to open in Houston.
After more than a year of the coronavirus pandemic and other challenges, businesses are looking for solutions have a new toolset to open in Houston.
Help for homeowners, renters struggling with damage from natural disaster
Whether you?re a homeowner or renter if your home suffered damage in a disaster or you're a refugee from the damage of Hurricane Ida, mortgage financer Fannie Mae wants you to know there?s help available.
Whether you?re a homeowner or renter if your home suffered damage in a disaster or you're a refugee from the damage of Hurricane Ida, mortgage financer Fannie Mae wants you to know there?s help available.
Students can begin applying for financial aid for 2022-23 college year
FOX 26’s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a way students can begin applying for financial aid and college for the next school year.
FOX 26’s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a way students can begin applying for financial aid and college for the next school year.