Protecting your A.C. unit in the heat
With the scorching Houston sun, everyone's air conditioners are likely working overtime, but dealing with breakdowns, especially now, can be costly and inconvenient?Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan has you covered.
With the scorching Houston sun, everyone's air conditioners are likely working overtime, but dealing with breakdowns, especially now, can be costly and inconvenient?Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan has you covered.
Texas officer saves elderly woman from $40K scam
A North Texas police officer saved an elderly woman from becoming a victim of a scammer in another country and sending $40,000. Police in White Settlement say the alleged scammer was pretending to be a Chase Bank security employee. FOX's Peyton Yager reports on the story.
A North Texas police officer saved an elderly woman from becoming a victim of a scammer in another country and sending $40,000. Police in White Settlement say the alleged scammer was pretending to be a Chase Bank security employee. FOX's Peyton Yager reports on the story.
Getting your car ready for Fourth of July
Before you hit the road for the 4th of July weekend, make sure your car is ready for a safe trip and the best gas mileage. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan is here to help you save money as always.
Before you hit the road for the 4th of July weekend, make sure your car is ready for a safe trip and the best gas mileage. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan is here to help you save money as always.
John Deere announces mass layoffs in Midwest amid production shift to Mexico
John Deere is reportedly slashing positions for hundreds of employees in the Midwest by the end of summer.
John Deere is reportedly slashing positions for hundreds of employees in the Midwest by the end of summer.
Hurricane Harvey victim gets $18K in relocation assistance from Texas GLO
One Hurricane Harvey victim is rejoiced after she received thousands of dollars in federal aid years following Hurricane Harvey.
One Hurricane Harvey victim is rejoiced after she received thousands of dollars in federal aid years following Hurricane Harvey.
BakerRipley offers free childcare
BakerRipley is now accepting applications for its Early REACH program, offering free childcare to families in need.
BakerRipley is now accepting applications for its Early REACH program, offering free childcare to families in need.
Federal judge blocks another loan relief plan
Federal judges have put the brakes on one of President Biden's plans to tackle student debt saying the administration does not have the authority to wipe out billions of dollars in debt, only Congress can. FOX 26 anchor Caroline Collins reports this puts debt relief for millions of Americans in jeopardy.
Federal judges have put the brakes on one of President Biden's plans to tackle student debt saying the administration does not have the authority to wipe out billions of dollars in debt, only Congress can. FOX 26 anchor Caroline Collins reports this puts debt relief for millions of Americans in jeopardy.
Rare $500 banknote from 1934 set for auction
A rare $500 banknote from 1934 will be auctioned on Wednesday by England-based Hanson’s Auctioneers.
A rare $500 banknote from 1934 will be auctioned on Wednesday by England-based Hanson’s Auctioneers.
What do voters really care about and which candidate is most concerned about economic well-being?
A Monmouth National Survey of top concerns determined voters are intently focused on their financial well-being listing inflation, the economy, everyday bills, housing expense, health care costs and job security as top concerns.
A Monmouth National Survey of top concerns determined voters are intently focused on their financial well-being listing inflation, the economy, everyday bills, housing expense, health care costs and job security as top concerns.
Nationwide cancels pet insurance policies
Pet owners are upset over Nationwide dropping coverage, worried about care gaps and preexisting conditions.
Pet owners are upset over Nationwide dropping coverage, worried about care gaps and preexisting conditions.
Third Ward citizens uncover millions in corruption
The Third Ward community is credited with coming forward to help uncover public corruption of more than $8 million and it impacted their own neighborhood. FOX 26's Greg Groogan reports on the incident and how residents were affected.
The Third Ward community is credited with coming forward to help uncover public corruption of more than $8 million and it impacted their own neighborhood. FOX 26's Greg Groogan reports on the incident and how residents were affected.
More than 1 in 4 US adults have no emergency savings, survey finds
With the soaring cost of living, putting money aside when you need it the most is becoming increasingly challenging for some Americans, based on a recent survey.
With the soaring cost of living, putting money aside when you need it the most is becoming increasingly challenging for some Americans, based on a recent survey.
Surrogacy escrow accounts missing money
More families are demanding answers from a Houston woman they say has tens of thousands of dollars from them, meant to be held in a special account for surrogacy. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia reports after hearing from more people who were impacted.
More families are demanding answers from a Houston woman they say has tens of thousands of dollars from them, meant to be held in a special account for surrogacy. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia reports after hearing from more people who were impacted.
Waffle House will raise wages for tipped workers amid labor advocacy efforts
Waffle House is increasing pay for its U.S. workers - and menu prices are going up.
Waffle House is increasing pay for its U.S. workers - and menu prices are going up.
29% of borrowers say student loan debt will have a major influence on their vote, survey finds
Nearly a quarter of the people polled in the survey say they struggle to afford their monthly student loan payments.
Nearly a quarter of the people polled in the survey say they struggle to afford their monthly student loan payments.
Mortgage rates on the decline while applications rise: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.95% for the week ending June 13, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.95% for the week ending June 13, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Freddie Mac proposes product to help homeowners tap home equity without losing record low mortgage rates
New Freddie Mac product would help homeowners tap their home equity without losing their existing low-rate first mortgages.
New Freddie Mac product would help homeowners tap their home equity without losing their existing low-rate first mortgages.
If you owe the IRS estimated taxes, Monday is the deadline
Monday, June 17 is an IRS tax deadline. Here’s what to know about second-quarter estimated payments due for some American taxpayers.
Monday, June 17 is an IRS tax deadline. Here’s what to know about second-quarter estimated payments due for some American taxpayers.
Foreclosures on the rise again nationwide — A look at the hardest hit states
More Americans lost their homes in May as foreclosures move higher.
More Americans lost their homes in May as foreclosures move higher.
Inflation levels remain unchanged in May, brings 2 percent target into focus
Inflation remained relatively unchanged in May, according to the latest inflation report. Here's what that means for interest rates.
Inflation remained relatively unchanged in May, according to the latest inflation report. Here's what that means for interest rates.