Houston man fighting $700 water bill gets answers with help of FOX 26

For the last nine months, a Houston man has been fighting the city on a water bill that he says was more than 17 times what he usually pays. On Tuesday, FOX 26 helped that man resolve the issue and get his money back. 

Secrets to a successful FAFSA form
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If you're filling out your FAFSA form, here are some tips for maximizing your financial aid.

Widely-known Houston restaurant: The Tasting Room shutting down after 20 years of service

Well-known for its extensive wine list, The Tasting Room announced it would be shutting its doors at its final location after the landlord notified employees their lease would not be renewed.

More restaurants turning to digital connections to stay competitive

Restaurant jobs were a significant part of the July jobs report, but hiring challenges and inflation fears are still keeping staffs pretty tight.

Federal student loan payments to be due September
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President Joe Biden is expected to propose a loan forgiveness plan soon. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the smart sense you need to know.

Back to School: Texas Tax-Free Weekend Guide

Tax-free weekend in Texas is August 5-7. It is expected to save Texans $112 million this school year.

How to avoid getting scammed when selling your home
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some tips on how you can ensure you aren?t scammed when trying to sell your home. This after the Federal Trade Commission said online app Opendoor needs to pay $62 million to settle charges for cheating home sellers out of thousands of dollars with misleading claims.

Opendoor fined millions of dollars for misleading customers
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The Federal Trade Commission says online app Opendoor needs to pay $62 million to settle charges for cheating home sellers out of thousands of dollars with misleading claims.

New crypto oversight legislation arrives as industry shakes

Crypto investors have seen prices drop and companies crater with fortunes and jobs disappearing. Some firms have been accused by federal regulators of running an illegal securities exchange.

Smart sense tips on school supplies, college textbooks
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The back-to-school sales tax holiday is this weekend and it's a great opportunity to try to save some money for k-12 students and college-bound.

Household credit card debt surges in second quarter, highest jump in over 20 years

Total household debt reached $16.15 trillion at the end of June, an increase of $312 billion from the same quarter a year ago with mortgage, car loan, and credit card balances all rising.