MMI credit counseling expands outreach to LatinX community
Non-profit credit counseling agency Money Management International is expanding its outreach to help more Hispanic families through a grant from JP Morgan Chase.
Non-profit credit counseling agency Money Management International is expanding its outreach to help more Hispanic families through a grant from JP Morgan Chase.
MMI credit counseling expands outreach to LatinX community
Seventy-two percent of Latino households are facing serious financial difficulties due to the pandemic, according to an NPR poll.
Seventy-two percent of Latino households are facing serious financial difficulties due to the pandemic, according to an NPR poll.
Kidde recalls smoke alarms, combination carbon monoxide detectors over risk of alert failure
Smoke alarm manufacturer Kidde has recalled as many as 226,000 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said they could possibly fail at alerting consumers of threats.
Smoke alarm manufacturer Kidde has recalled as many as 226,000 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said they could possibly fail at alerting consumers of threats.
Mother’s Day 2021: Delicious deals, discounts for deserving moms
Treat your mom to a heart-shaped pizza, an ice cream cake or a free mimosa on the day that’s meant to honor her.
Treat your mom to a heart-shaped pizza, an ice cream cake or a free mimosa on the day that’s meant to honor her.
Lack of child care prevents many mothers from returning to work
Many moms have been hit hardest during the pandemic, losing their jobs and not being able to find child care to be able to return to work.
Many moms have been hit hardest during the pandemic, losing their jobs and not being able to find child care to be able to return to work.
Kidde smoke alarm recall; can fail to alert of fire
This recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
This recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
Restaurants and bars can apply for federal grants, White House official says
Restaurants, bars, food trucks and caterers struggling to stay afloat through the pandemic can now apply for federal Restaurant Revitalization grants.
Restaurants, bars, food trucks and caterers struggling to stay afloat through the pandemic can now apply for federal Restaurant Revitalization grants.
FEMA cutting funeral costs, offering financial assistance
FEMA is now paying up to $9000 for funerals for people who died of COVID-19.
FEMA is now paying up to $9000 for funerals for people who died of COVID-19.
Peloton recalls treadmills after child’s death, dozens of reported injuries
In a major reversal, Peloton on Wednesday announced voluntary recalls of its Tread+ and Tread treadmill machines after dozens of reports of injuries and one child’s death.
In a major reversal, Peloton on Wednesday announced voluntary recalls of its Tread+ and Tread treadmill machines after dozens of reports of injuries and one child’s death.
People earning less than $75,000 may owe zero federal taxes
People earning less than $75,000 a year may not owe any federal income tax when they file next year.
People earning less than $75,000 a year may not owe any federal income tax when they file next year.
Fewer truck drivers could mean gas shortages at the pump
The summer travel months could include a shortage of gasoline. It's not because there isn't enough fuel, but instead, a challenge getting it to the pump.
The summer travel months could include a shortage of gasoline. It's not because there isn't enough fuel, but instead, a challenge getting it to the pump.
Do you need ID theft protection?
Cyber attacks and data breaches to steal your identity have grown exponentially since the pandemic started. So do you need to buy identity theft protection?
Cyber attacks and data breaches to steal your identity have grown exponentially since the pandemic started. So do you need to buy identity theft protection?
Summer job opportunities plentiful in hospitality in the Houston area
Teens and young adults looking for summer jobs have more opportunity than usual this year.
Teens and young adults looking for summer jobs have more opportunity than usual this year.
Restaurants suffering employee shortage; Many employees found new jobs during pandemic
Several restaurant workers found work in different industries thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that restaurants are reopening, they are finding it hard to find people to work for them.
Several restaurant workers found work in different industries thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that restaurants are reopening, they are finding it hard to find people to work for them.
Homeowners sounding off about spiking property value assessments
Many homeowners are shell shocked across Texas after property tax assessments soared in many places this year.
Many homeowners are shell shocked across Texas after property tax assessments soared in many places this year.
Biden to propose $1.8 trillion to help children and families
President Biden will detail his $1.8 trillion plan to help children and families before a joint session of Congress Wednesday.
President Biden will detail his $1.8 trillion plan to help children and families before a joint session of Congress Wednesday.
Pet owners grappling with pet food shortage
Many pet owners say they've been scrambling to find some pet foods throughout the pandemic, especially for cats and dogs that need special diets.
Many pet owners say they've been scrambling to find some pet foods throughout the pandemic, especially for cats and dogs that need special diets.
Uber and Lyft motorists describe a "driver shortage" possibly impacting rates and wait times
What some are calling a driver shortage is impacting passengers hoping to travel on Uber or Lyft.
What some are calling a driver shortage is impacting passengers hoping to travel on Uber or Lyft.
Local gun sales skyrocket as state, federally elected officials debate bills
Local gun shops echoing a national trend, they say gun purchases are on the rise and there is not a specific demographic purchasing these guns, it’s a wide variety.
Local gun shops echoing a national trend, they say gun purchases are on the rise and there is not a specific demographic purchasing these guns, it’s a wide variety.