Financial educator offers money saving advice
The average American wastes $139 a month on fees, interest, and impulse buying, according to a study by The Ascent. Experts say it's because we don't educate ourselves enough about money.
The average American wastes $139 a month on fees, interest, and impulse buying, according to a study by The Ascent. Experts say it's because we don't educate ourselves enough about money.
TV watching and cord-cutting grows, the cost of streaming services follow suit
One of the byproducts of the pandemic is that we've watched a lot more TV, in the last year. A survey found two-thirds of us are watching more, or at least as much TV, as pre-pandemic times.
One of the byproducts of the pandemic is that we've watched a lot more TV, in the last year. A survey found two-thirds of us are watching more, or at least as much TV, as pre-pandemic times.
Life after eviction: credit and rental history can be repaired
It might seem like the end of the world. But credit and rental histories can be rebuilt.
It might seem like the end of the world. But credit and rental histories can be rebuilt.
Fraud skyrocketing in the pandemic
Fraud has skyrocketed in the pandemic. In unemployment alone, the state of Texas suspects it has paid more than $575 million to people who obtained the benefits fraudulently just this year.
Fraud has skyrocketed in the pandemic. In unemployment alone, the state of Texas suspects it has paid more than $575 million to people who obtained the benefits fraudulently just this year.
Some banks, credit unions offer lower cost options to pay day loans
If you need money to pay for an unexpected bill or to make rent, more banks and credit unions have started offering small personal loans with lower costs than payday loans.
If you need money to pay for an unexpected bill or to make rent, more banks and credit unions have started offering small personal loans with lower costs than payday loans.
BBB warning consumers about gift card scams which have tripled over the last 3 years
The Better Business Bureau is warning that gift card scams have tripled over the last three years. The Federal Trade Commission says one in four people have been scammed out of an average of $700.
The Better Business Bureau is warning that gift card scams have tripled over the last three years. The Federal Trade Commission says one in four people have been scammed out of an average of $700.
$0 down, USDA home loans not just for farmers
If you think you'll never save enough money to buy your own home, there's a little known loan that might help. A USDA home loan.
If you think you'll never save enough money to buy your own home, there's a little known loan that might help. A USDA home loan.
Salmon burgers sold at Costco recalled for potentially containing metal pieces
A brand of salmon burgers sold exclusively at Costco is being recalled over fears that it may be contaminated with pieces of metal.
A brand of salmon burgers sold exclusively at Costco is being recalled over fears that it may be contaminated with pieces of metal.
FBI, BBB warn of growing COVID-19 vaccine scams
Now that anyone over 16-years-old can get a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas, scammers are rolling up their sleeves, too.
Now that anyone over 16-years-old can get a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas, scammers are rolling up their sleeves, too.
More children swallowing button batteries, cleaning agents during pandemic
More people, especially children, are getting seriously hurt on some household items while we've all been spending more time at home during the pandemic.
More people, especially children, are getting seriously hurt on some household items while we've all been spending more time at home during the pandemic.
Number of children swallowing dangerous household items up during pandemic
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains numbers related to child injuries are increasing during the pandemic.
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains numbers related to child injuries are increasing during the pandemic.
Stores closed on Easter: Target, Costco among chains closed on Sunday holiday
Several major retail franchises, including Target and Costco, are planning to close their doors on Easter Sunday.
Several major retail franchises, including Target and Costco, are planning to close their doors on Easter Sunday.
City of Houston hammered with freeze related energy costs
The financial bite of the deep Texas freeze continues to unfold in excruciating fashion and the pain is beginning to trickle down on taxpayers.
The financial bite of the deep Texas freeze continues to unfold in excruciating fashion and the pain is beginning to trickle down on taxpayers.
Houston-area employer looks to hire 1,000, offer rides to work
While the Houston area struggles to recover jobs that were lost, during the pandemic, one employer is looking to grow, in a big way, with some unusual benefits.
While the Houston area struggles to recover jobs that were lost, during the pandemic, one employer is looking to grow, in a big way, with some unusual benefits.
Many airlines to resume change fees on economy seats
Most airlines have permanently dropped change fees on regularly priced tickets. But many plan to resume change fees to rebook economy tickets if they're purchased after March.
Most airlines have permanently dropped change fees on regularly priced tickets. But many plan to resume change fees to rebook economy tickets if they're purchased after March.
Police say self-described dating expert behind house flipping scam
"She’s a predator and she’s a con-artist, this is what she’s been doing for many, many years," said Marie, a woman police say was conned by Fox.
"She’s a predator and she’s a con-artist, this is what she’s been doing for many, many years," said Marie, a woman police say was conned by Fox.
Oil bust, and pandemic, leave Houston with nation's highest office vacancy rate
As oil prices inch back up from a terrible year, and Covid vaccines offer hope that the pandemic will be beaten, Houston's commercial real estate business is far from recovered.
As oil prices inch back up from a terrible year, and Covid vaccines offer hope that the pandemic will be beaten, Houston's commercial real estate business is far from recovered.
Some complain of delays in stimulus check direct deposits
Many people are complaining on social media that the IRS "Get My Payment" tool says it direct deposited their stimulus checks, but the money is not in their bank accounts.
Many people are complaining on social media that the IRS "Get My Payment" tool says it direct deposited their stimulus checks, but the money is not in their bank accounts.
Gas prices are on the rise, thanks to increasing optimism and demand for oil
The average price of gasoline, in Houston, sits at $2.60 gallon, up almost $0.40, from a month ago. While few like to see the price at the pump going up, those fluctuations can be a direct reflection of how well the world is handling its business.
The average price of gasoline, in Houston, sits at $2.60 gallon, up almost $0.40, from a month ago. While few like to see the price at the pump going up, those fluctuations can be a direct reflection of how well the world is handling its business.
FDA warns against drinking this bottled water after several reports of liver damage
"All five patients had been hospitalized but have since recovered," the FDA said.
"All five patients had been hospitalized but have since recovered," the FDA said.