Too Good To Go app launches in Houston to help save money
An app is launching in Houston this week that can help you save money on food and help save the environment. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows us how the 'Too Good To Go' app is working with local restaurants to sell food for a fraction of the price.
An app is launching in Houston this week that can help you save money on food and help save the environment. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows us how the 'Too Good To Go' app is working with local restaurants to sell food for a fraction of the price.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms have the lowest rates | May 18, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 18, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 18, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Most affordable beach towns of 2023 revealed — and some are not where you'd think
With many people seeking the nearest beach to enjoy for a couple of days, people are also looking closely at the price tag that comes with those destinations.
With many people seeking the nearest beach to enjoy for a couple of days, people are also looking closely at the price tag that comes with those destinations.
These are the most debt-ridden cities in the US, according to study
The average non-mortgage debt across the 50 largest U.S. metros is $39,713, which includes auto loans, student loans and credit cards, a LendingTree study found.
The average non-mortgage debt across the 50 largest U.S. metros is $39,713, which includes auto loans, student loans and credit cards, a LendingTree study found.
Demand for used cars likely to grow as consumer seek affordability: Edmunds
Demand for more affordable cars is growing as high-interest rates and more expensive purchase prices are putting buying a new vehicle out of reach for many consumers, according to a recent Edmunds report.
Demand for more affordable cars is growing as high-interest rates and more expensive purchase prices are putting buying a new vehicle out of reach for many consumers, according to a recent Edmunds report.
More than 240,000 vehicles with dangerous recalls on Texas roads
Newly released data revealed more than 240,000 unsafe vehicles are still on Texas roads, despite being recalled. It?s leaving people at risk of serious injuries, and even, death.
Newly released data revealed more than 240,000 unsafe vehicles are still on Texas roads, despite being recalled. It?s leaving people at risk of serious injuries, and even, death.
Texas House passes bill restricting the college sports teams transgender athletes can join
Senate Bill 15 would allow people to sue colleges or universities they believe violate a prohibition on trans athletes’ sports participation.
Senate Bill 15 would allow people to sue colleges or universities they believe violate a prohibition on trans athletes’ sports participation.
Today's mortgage rates rise, but 15-year terms hold firm as lowest rate | May 17, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 17, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 17, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Texas sales tax holidays set for water-efficient, Energy Star products
During May 27-29, Texas families and businesses can purchase certain water-efficient and energy-efficient products tax-free.
During May 27-29, Texas families and businesses can purchase certain water-efficient and energy-efficient products tax-free.
How much do you need to make to be rich in Houston?
You need to make $121,394 to be considered rich in Houston. However, the definition of "rich" can vary depending on a number of factors, including personal income, lifestyle, and financial goals.
You need to make $121,394 to be considered rich in Houston. However, the definition of "rich" can vary depending on a number of factors, including personal income, lifestyle, and financial goals.
Debt ceiling: Biden 'confident' there will be no default
Negotiators are racing to beat a deadline of June 1, which is when the Treasury Dept. said the U.S. could begin defaulting on its debts for the first time in history and risk financial catastrophe.
Negotiators are racing to beat a deadline of June 1, which is when the Treasury Dept. said the U.S. could begin defaulting on its debts for the first time in history and risk financial catastrophe.
Texas parents charge 19-year-old daughter rent; reveal criticism and support
People are sounding off on TikTok as parents charging their children rent has become a topic of discussion. Check out how one family navigated their adult daughter living at home.
People are sounding off on TikTok as parents charging their children rent has become a topic of discussion. Check out how one family navigated their adult daughter living at home.
Debt ceiling: Biden cuts short upcoming trip; McCarthy says deal possibly by end of week
The U.S. Treasury is warning that the U.S. could run out of cash to keep paying the nation’s bills as soon as June 1 if there is no agreement.
The U.S. Treasury is warning that the U.S. could run out of cash to keep paying the nation’s bills as soon as June 1 if there is no agreement.
Today's mortgage rates rise, but 10- and 15-year terms stay below 6 percent | May 16, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 16, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 16, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Sullivan's Smart Sense: Debt, collections & bankruptcy
Bankruptcies are up nearly 20%, but there are other options.
Bankruptcies are up nearly 20%, but there are other options.
Household debt hit record $17T last quarter as inflation squeezes Americans
New York Federal Reserve data released Monday shows household debt hit a fresh record in the first quarter of 2023 as high inflation squeezes Americans.
New York Federal Reserve data released Monday shows household debt hit a fresh record in the first quarter of 2023 as high inflation squeezes Americans.
Housing market could tumble into a 'deep freeze' if US defaults on its debt
A new analysis from Zillow projected that home-buying costs could surge by a stunning 22% if Congress fails to raise the debt limit by June 1.
A new analysis from Zillow projected that home-buying costs could surge by a stunning 22% if Congress fails to raise the debt limit by June 1.
Cruise bringing driverless ride-sharing service to Houston and Dallas
Cruise, a new self-driving ride share program, is coming to Houston in the next few months, CEO Kyle Vogt announced.
Cruise, a new self-driving ride share program, is coming to Houston in the next few months, CEO Kyle Vogt announced.
Fed's May interest rate hike could harm regional bank lending, mortgages, expert warns
The Federal Reserve's latest interest rate increase has been harmful to the balance sheets of small regional banks and has impacted their ability to lend, according to the National Association of Realtors.
The Federal Reserve's latest interest rate increase has been harmful to the balance sheets of small regional banks and has impacted their ability to lend, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Biden administration approves $42B in student loan forgiveness under updated PSLF program
The Department of Education has approved $42 billion in student loan forgiveness through recent changes to the PSLF program, designed to provide debt relief to borrowers in the non-profit, public service and governmental fields.
The Department of Education has approved $42 billion in student loan forgiveness through recent changes to the PSLF program, designed to provide debt relief to borrowers in the non-profit, public service and governmental fields.