Free tax preparation can help with stimulus checks, refunds
There are organizations that are helping people prepare the filing of their taxes for free.
There are organizations that are helping people prepare the filing of their taxes for free.
Facebook to ask permission to track users, in a bid to outmaneuver Apple
Here's a look at the ongoing battle over privacy between Facebook and Apple.
Here's a look at the ongoing battle over privacy between Facebook and Apple.
EA Sports to bring back college football game after 7-year hiatus
College sports is coming back to gaming consoles as part of the EA Sports franchise, although a launch date hasn’t been set.
College sports is coming back to gaming consoles as part of the EA Sports franchise, although a launch date hasn’t been set.
Silver prices jump in latest stock market frenzy
Investors drove up the price of silver Monday, but who really encouraged the investment?
Investors drove up the price of silver Monday, but who really encouraged the investment?
Authorities call attention to vehicle title scams
The National Association of Attorneys General says it's a nationwide problem, worth up to $30 Billion dollars, in losses, each year. In some states, as many as 1 of every 44 titles is fake. Most victims only find out they've been 'had', once it's too late.
The National Association of Attorneys General says it's a nationwide problem, worth up to $30 Billion dollars, in losses, each year. In some states, as many as 1 of every 44 titles is fake. Most victims only find out they've been 'had', once it's too late.
Cyber thieves seek data breaches through workers at home
The Identity Theft Resource Center's annual report shows data breaches are down, but thieves are taking advantage of people working from home to steal organizations' data.
The Identity Theft Resource Center's annual report shows data breaches are down, but thieves are taking advantage of people working from home to steal organizations' data.
Hackers try to gain access to company files through work-at-home employees
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan says hackers are trying to get your employee credentials so they can steal data from your employer.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan says hackers are trying to get your employee credentials so they can steal data from your employer.
Beware fake title scams when buying a used car
Law enforcement says fake title scams is a thirty billion dollar a year business. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has the details.
Law enforcement says fake title scams is a thirty billion dollar a year business. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has the details.
Houston-area woman has disturbing experience in rental car
A Houston-area woman says she rented a car from Enterprise that had a racial slur on its infotainment system.
A Houston-area woman says she rented a car from Enterprise that had a racial slur on its infotainment system.
Pres. Biden signs executive order to reopen ACA enrollment
President Biden signed an executive order today to help many people who lost or can't afford health insurance during the pandemic.
President Biden signed an executive order today to help many people who lost or can't afford health insurance during the pandemic.
More than 100 pets died, over 200 sickened from recalled pet food, FDA says
The FDA said the recall includes 19 pet food products that "may still be on store shelves, online, or in pet owners’ homes."
The FDA said the recall includes 19 pet food products that "may still be on store shelves, online, or in pet owners’ homes."
Houston had record home sales in 2020, per realty group
Despite the pandemic and economic crisis, homes sales in Houston had a record year last year, according to the Houston Association of Realtors. And analysts expect the trend to continue this year.
Despite the pandemic and economic crisis, homes sales in Houston had a record year last year, according to the Houston Association of Realtors. And analysts expect the trend to continue this year.
More customers complain of being scammed through Cash App
More people are complaining about being scammed through the mobile payment app Cash App by callers posing as customer service.
More people are complaining about being scammed through the mobile payment app Cash App by callers posing as customer service.
Company lets you buy new home before selling your old one
A real estate company Orchard just moved into Houston, and it lets you buy a new house before you sell the old one.
A real estate company Orchard just moved into Houston, and it lets you buy a new house before you sell the old one.
Budweiser joins Coke, Pepsi brands in sitting out Super Bowl to donate to COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Anheuser-Busch won't be advertising its Budweiser brand during Super Bowl LV. Instead, it’s donating the money it would have spent on the ad to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts.
Anheuser-Busch won't be advertising its Budweiser brand during Super Bowl LV. Instead, it’s donating the money it would have spent on the ad to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts.
Safety regulators say Ford must recall 3 million vehicles over defective air bags linked to 18 US deaths
Ford must recall 3 million vehicles over defective air bags that have been linked to at least 21 deaths worldwide and roughly 400 injuries, according to safety regulators.
Ford must recall 3 million vehicles over defective air bags that have been linked to at least 21 deaths worldwide and roughly 400 injuries, according to safety regulators.
Biden signs orders to increase SNAP benefits, speed up stimulus checks
President Biden signed two executive orders today: one to increase SNAP food benefits known as food stamps, the other to streamline the process of sending out stimulus checks.
President Biden signed two executive orders today: one to increase SNAP food benefits known as food stamps, the other to streamline the process of sending out stimulus checks.
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1 billion amid slow sales
The jackpot for the Mega Millions lottery game has grown to $1 billion ahead of Friday night’s drawing after more than four months without a winner.
The jackpot for the Mega Millions lottery game has grown to $1 billion ahead of Friday night’s drawing after more than four months without a winner.
FBI, FDA warn about COVID-19 vaccination and treatment scams
The FBI, FDA, and Better Business Bureau are warning you about a series of COVID-19 vaccine and treatment scams going around.
The FBI, FDA, and Better Business Bureau are warning you about a series of COVID-19 vaccine and treatment scams going around.
Kamala Harris' purple coat, Lady Gaga's lavish costume: American designers reign on Inauguration Day 2021
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris showcased American designers at their inauguration Wednesday, and Harris gave a nod to women's suffrage and Shirley Chisholm in pearls and purple.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris showcased American designers at their inauguration Wednesday, and Harris gave a nod to women's suffrage and Shirley Chisholm in pearls and purple.