Record numbers of students attending Historically Black Colleges, Universities
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan and intern Jada Pierre give us a look at why more Black students are choosing HBCU's.
Inflation forcing many Houstonians to choose between essentials such as buying gas or food
Hundreds of Houstonians are seeking help as the Houston Food Bank rolls out a new effort in northeast Houston.
Workshop to be held on helping residents with payment on electric, gas, water bills
Need help paying your utility bills? Houston-area residents will be able to get help through a workshop held on Saturday!
Inflation, expenses rise sharply as priorities for most Americans, poll finds
Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.
US employers add a solid 372,000 jobs in sign of resilience
America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.
Virginia hairdresser shocked after winning $200K lottery
Elizabeth McCabe, the owner of a hair salon in Virginia, bought a Monopoly Fortunes scratcher ticket where she gets her daily cup of coffee.
Pawn shops are making a comeback amid inflation, COVID-19 pandemic
Gas, food, and just about everything else is as expensive as it is, but even with those higher prices, pawn shops are regaining business following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. We hear from Rick Harrison from the famous show Pawn Stars on exactly how much of a comeback!
Senior residents struggling to clip coupons in the digital age
With inflation at a 40-year high, just about everyone is looking for a way to save. However, a new review by a consumer watchdog group shows seniors are struggling when it comes to couponing in the digital age.
Here's how much money you need to make to be happy living in the US, according to study
The individual income level for “life satisfaction” in North America was found to be significantly higher than the annual income of the average American.
Texas Utility Help can help low-income Texans pay utility bills
Texas homeowners and renters may submit an application for Texas Utility Help if their household income is at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, and they meet other eligibility criteria.
If you want an electric Toyota, you should buy it soon. Here's why
Toyota's electrified vehicles are about to get pricier. Not their list prices, but the total cost to buy one.
Texas GOP Congressman says Biden must 'own' crippling inflation
With many Texans worried about their financial future, Republicans have been quick to blame President Joe Biden's policies. For the current hardships.
New tool to help senior citizens struggling financially amid inflation
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more details on the new tool to help a lot of those senior residents find resources to make ends meet.
Available resources for Houston-area seniors struggling with inflation
Many senior citizens, especially those on fixed incomes, say high inflation is making it harder to put food on the table or pay for prescriptions, and it is forcing them to make tough financial decisions.
This is how much money you need to make to be happy living in Texas, survey finds
So if you want to know how much money you need to make to be happy in Texas, the short answer is quite a bit, according to a survey.
'We've done something about it': Biden touts rule which aims to rescue pensions for millions
President Joe Biden has used an Ohio visit to showcase federal action aimed at shoring up pensions for millions of workers.
Rihanna becomes youngest woman billionaire after hitting $1.4B net worth
Rihanna makes her money through her brands, Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty.
2022 Amazon Prime Day deals and tips
Amazon is announcing new deals for this year?s Amazon Prime Day. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks with Lisa Leung from Amazon Prime about some of this year?s biggest deals.
Entrepreneur program helps local high school grad start business, take it to college
As recent high school graduates head to college in the coming weeks, many have 'some' idea what they'd like to do with their lives.
Worker disappears after he was accidentally paid more than 300 times his salary
The worker initially alerted his manager of the massive overpayment.