New rule bans medical debt from credit reports
Medical debt is a tough burden for people and hurts credit scores, but a new rule is removing that debt form credit reports. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan spoke with Paul Oster with Better Qualified who shares more on the CFPB's new rule banning medical debt from credit reports.
Medical debt is a tough burden for people and hurts credit scores, but a new rule is removing that debt form credit reports. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan spoke with Paul Oster with Better Qualified who shares more on the CFPB's new rule banning medical debt from credit reports.
FEMA generator aid delayed for Hurricane Beryl
Did you have to buy to rent a generator after Hurricane Beryl? FEMA announced they would reimburse residents for those costs, but FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke with those who are still waiting six months later.
Did you have to buy to rent a generator after Hurricane Beryl? FEMA announced they would reimburse residents for those costs, but FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke with those who are still waiting six months later.
2024 tax filing: How to Direct File, 1099-K reportings, and other things to know
Here are key dates and important things to know about this year’s tax filing season.
Here are key dates and important things to know about this year’s tax filing season.
Could you handle a $1,000 emergency expense? Report says most Americans can't
A Bankrate survey reveals most Americans struggle to afford a $1,000 emergency expense, highlighting the financial strain caused by inflation and high interest rates.
A Bankrate survey reveals most Americans struggle to afford a $1,000 emergency expense, highlighting the financial strain caused by inflation and high interest rates.
How to avoid auto insurance claim denials
If your car was damaged driving on the ice this week during the winter storm, you may need to file an insurance claim. Texas has one of the highest rates of denied auto insurance claims in the country, according to a new study, and FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has you covered on how to avoid claim denials.
If your car was damaged driving on the ice this week during the winter storm, you may need to file an insurance claim. Texas has one of the highest rates of denied auto insurance claims in the country, according to a new study, and FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has you covered on how to avoid claim denials.
Tips to file insurance claim after ice storm
Hundreds of crashes occurred due to the winter storm from icy roads. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan offers advice to filing insurance claims and spoke to Richard Johnson from Insurance Council of Texas on how you can make sure those claims are covered.
Hundreds of crashes occurred due to the winter storm from icy roads. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan offers advice to filing insurance claims and spoke to Richard Johnson from Insurance Council of Texas on how you can make sure those claims are covered.
Trump launches meme coin ahead of inauguration
$TRUMP coins, a new Trump-backed cryptocurrency token, show an image of Trump following his assassination attempt.
$TRUMP coins, a new Trump-backed cryptocurrency token, show an image of Trump following his assassination attempt.
Capital One outage disrupts account access nationwide
Frustrated Capital One customers flooded social media Thursday morning with complaints about account access issues.
Frustrated Capital One customers flooded social media Thursday morning with complaints about account access issues.
Sen. Ted Cruz reintroduces bill to eliminate income taxes on tips
Sen. Ted Cruz introduced legislation that would like workers in traditionally tipped jobs deduct those tip from their income taxes.
Sen. Ted Cruz introduced legislation that would like workers in traditionally tipped jobs deduct those tip from their income taxes.
Americans are annoyed with 'tipping culture' and are leaving fewer gratuities
The size of tips left by American restaurant-goers has shrunk in recent years.
The size of tips left by American restaurant-goers has shrunk in recent years.
Best days, times to shop online and save
You've probably heard that it is best to buy gas or plane tickets on certain days of the week to save money, but what about when it comes to saving while you're tracking prices on a dozen items online.
You've probably heard that it is best to buy gas or plane tickets on certain days of the week to save money, but what about when it comes to saving while you're tracking prices on a dozen items online.
Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here's how to check.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
Insurance challenges and solutions
We all know too well, from fires to flooding and even sickness, there are a number of issues Americans are facing when it comes to getting the insurance coverage they need. We talk to Kent Sullivan, the former Texas Commissioner of Insurance and current counsel at Lanier Law Firm, about this.
We all know too well, from fires to flooding and even sickness, there are a number of issues Americans are facing when it comes to getting the insurance coverage they need. We talk to Kent Sullivan, the former Texas Commissioner of Insurance and current counsel at Lanier Law Firm, about this.
IRS stimulus check eligibility: What it is and who qualifies
About 1 million people are eligible for an IRS stimulus check that dates back to 2021. Here’s what to know.
About 1 million people are eligible for an IRS stimulus check that dates back to 2021. Here’s what to know.
US economy added 256K jobs in December, well above expectations
The unemployment rate came in at 4.1%, slightly lower than economists' expectations.
The unemployment rate came in at 4.1%, slightly lower than economists' expectations.
2025's top remote work companies revealed with some paying over $100,000
Some jobseekers in 2025 may be looking for remote positions, and a recently released report from FlexJobs identified the companies that had the most roles offering that arrangement.
Some jobseekers in 2025 may be looking for remote positions, and a recently released report from FlexJobs identified the companies that had the most roles offering that arrangement.
Social Security Fairness Act signed: What to know
President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.
President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.
Saving money, paying down debt in 2025
Some of the top resolutions for the New Year is saving money and paying down debt, but how many really follow through? Finance professor Dan Roccato shares how you can ensure you keep your goals.
Some of the top resolutions for the New Year is saving money and paying down debt, but how many really follow through? Finance professor Dan Roccato shares how you can ensure you keep your goals.
IRS increases 401(k), other 2025 retirement plan contribution limits
The IRS released its updated contribution limits and adjustments to eligibility thresholds for 401(k) plans, IRAs and other retirement plans to account for inflation.
The IRS released its updated contribution limits and adjustments to eligibility thresholds for 401(k) plans, IRAs and other retirement plans to account for inflation.
Chinese-affiliated hacker breaks into Treasury Department system in 'major incident'
An actor affiliated with the Chinese government recently hacked the U.S. Treasury Department in a "major incident," officials announced on Monday.
An actor affiliated with the Chinese government recently hacked the U.S. Treasury Department in a "major incident," officials announced on Monday.