Labor Day travel deals to know
Airlines expect to break records in Labor Day weekend travel. Here's what you can expect.
Airlines expect to break records in Labor Day weekend travel. Here's what you can expect.
Rising numbers of homebuyers canceling purchase contracts
Home purchasing agreements are falling through at higher rates, especially here in Houston. What's going on?
Home purchasing agreements are falling through at higher rates, especially here in Houston. What's going on?
FBI warns seniors about ‘devastating’ cyber scam that wipes out life savings
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
Epstein files to be sent to Congress | The D.C. Daily
The first wave of Epstein files will be sent to Congress today, but will you see them? Lawmakers say they plan to release them, eventually. The U.S. district judge temporarily blocking an expansion of the immigration detention center in Florida, referred to as 'Alligator Alcatraz'.
The first wave of Epstein files will be sent to Congress today, but will you see them? Lawmakers say they plan to release them, eventually. The U.S. district judge temporarily blocking an expansion of the immigration detention center in Florida, referred to as 'Alligator Alcatraz'.
Credit scores impact home insurance rates: report
According to a new report, credit scores can have a bigger impact on your homeowners' insurance rates than a home's risk of a disaster. In Texas, it can cost some homeowners almost twice as much. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has details on what you should know.
According to a new report, credit scores can have a bigger impact on your homeowners' insurance rates than a home's risk of a disaster. In Texas, it can cost some homeowners almost twice as much. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has details on what you should know.
Trump calls on Fed governor Lisa Cook to resign after mortgage fraud allegation
President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after a top housing regulator accused her of mortgage fraud.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after a top housing regulator accused her of mortgage fraud.
AI detecting rental car damage
Some rental car companies have started using AI technology to detect damage on rental cars, which can spot very small scratches, dents, and dings. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on the technology.
Some rental car companies have started using AI technology to detect damage on rental cars, which can spot very small scratches, dents, and dings. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on the technology.
Powerball grows to $643M
The Powerball jackpot is rapidly growing, and could grow into one of the largest jackpots in history if a winner doesn’t emerge in the next drawing or two.
The Powerball jackpot is rapidly growing, and could grow into one of the largest jackpots in history if a winner doesn’t emerge in the next drawing or two.
Young Americans say friendship is too expensive; nearly half skip events due to costs: study
More women feel the financial strain of trying to stay social, according to Ally's survey.
More women feel the financial strain of trying to stay social, according to Ally's survey.
Student loan repayment plan changes: What to know
Defaults on student loans are continuing to rise and the Department of Education says millions of borrowers are falling behind on student loan payments. Many changes to repayment plans has left borrowers confused and Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks down what's happening.
Defaults on student loans are continuing to rise and the Department of Education says millions of borrowers are falling behind on student loan payments. Many changes to repayment plans has left borrowers confused and Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks down what's happening.
Wages are outpacing pandemic-era inflation in these 4 industries
A new Bankrate report shows that while wages are slowly catching up, they still lag behind the surge in prices that began during the pandemic.
A new Bankrate report shows that while wages are slowly catching up, they still lag behind the surge in prices that began during the pandemic.
$1,390 IRS stimulus checks are not in the works, despite viral rumors
Online posts claim the IRS is set to send $1,390 stimulus checks to low- and middle-income taxpayers by summer’s end. The IRS says that’s false — and explains why no payments are coming.
Online posts claim the IRS is set to send $1,390 stimulus checks to low- and middle-income taxpayers by summer’s end. The IRS says that’s false — and explains why no payments are coming.
Treasury Dept. to phase out paper checks starting in September
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
Harris County Commissioner's wrestling with $200 million deficit
Harris County Commissioners are coming to grips with a budget deficit north of $200 million. The options: cut expenses or raise taxes.
Harris County Commissioners are coming to grips with a budget deficit north of $200 million. The options: cut expenses or raise taxes.
Victims of AT&T data breaches could claim up to $7,500 in new $177M settlement
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
Young Americans could lose $110,000 in career earnings to keep Social Security afloat
Social Security's two main trust funds are projected to reach insolvency on a combined basis in the first quarter of 2034.
Social Security's two main trust funds are projected to reach insolvency on a combined basis in the first quarter of 2034.
Here's how much Social Security payments are projected to increase in 2026
Social Security recipients’ will likely get more money next year with cost-of-living adjustments, but the increase may not cover the full effects of rising inflation.
Social Security recipients’ will likely get more money next year with cost-of-living adjustments, but the increase may not cover the full effects of rising inflation.
Houston to receive $314 million federal funding for Hurricane Beryl, derecho recovery
The city council approved a new plan that would allocate $100 million to repair homes damaged by Hurricane Beryl and the 2024 derecho. FOX 26's Caroline Collins gives the breakdown of what the full $314 million is planned to cover.
The city council approved a new plan that would allocate $100 million to repair homes damaged by Hurricane Beryl and the 2024 derecho. FOX 26's Caroline Collins gives the breakdown of what the full $314 million is planned to cover.
Kodak says there's 'substantial doubt' it can stay in business
Photography pioneer that filed for bankruptcy in 2012 faces renewed financial challenges.
Photography pioneer that filed for bankruptcy in 2012 faces renewed financial challenges.
US national debt hits record $37 trillion
The U.S. national debt topped $37 trillion for the first time Friday as federal borrowing hits record levels.
The U.S. national debt topped $37 trillion for the first time Friday as federal borrowing hits record levels.