AI scammers creating fake videos
Scammers are using AI to create convincing fake videos, but Heather Sullivan has some smart tips to help you protect yourself from falling victim.
Scammers are using AI to create convincing fake videos, but Heather Sullivan has some smart tips to help you protect yourself from falling victim.
Houston's inflation rates: How your grocery bill compares to the national average
In Houston, annual inflation was 3.5% in February, compared to 3.2% nationally.
In Houston, annual inflation was 3.5% in February, compared to 3.2% nationally.
Retail store credit cards: Pros and cons
You've probably been asked if you want to sign up for a credit card while checking out at your favorite retail shop. Finance professor Dan Roccato has the pros and cons of getting one of those cards.
You've probably been asked if you want to sign up for a credit card while checking out at your favorite retail shop. Finance professor Dan Roccato has the pros and cons of getting one of those cards.
National College Savings month: How to save
September is National College Savings month to remind you of the benefits of starting to save sooner instead of later. Eric Elkins from Double E Financial has more on when you should start saving and how much.
September is National College Savings month to remind you of the benefits of starting to save sooner instead of later. Eric Elkins from Double E Financial has more on when you should start saving and how much.
Would Harris or Trump do a better job on the economy? Voters split in new poll
About 4 in 10 registered voters say Trump would do a better job handling the economy, while a similar number say that about Harris, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
About 4 in 10 registered voters say Trump would do a better job handling the economy, while a similar number say that about Harris, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Fresh Start program for borrowers ends Sept. 30
Time is quickly running out for programs to help delinquent student loan borrowers get back on track and wiped clean of defaults. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan reports on what to do if you're behind on payments.
Time is quickly running out for programs to help delinquent student loan borrowers get back on track and wiped clean of defaults. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan reports on what to do if you're behind on payments.
Harris County leaders approve $2.5 billion budget
Harris County leaders have approved a more than $2 billion budget for the next fiscal year and includes an 8 percent property tax increase along with a big cut for the district attorney's office. FOX 26's Denise Middleton has the details on the plan.
Harris County leaders have approved a more than $2 billion budget for the next fiscal year and includes an 8 percent property tax increase along with a big cut for the district attorney's office. FOX 26's Denise Middleton has the details on the plan.
New online passport renewal process
After months of delays, you can now renew your passport online, and easier than before. Heather Sullivan has the details on what you need to know.
After months of delays, you can now renew your passport online, and easier than before. Heather Sullivan has the details on what you need to know.
Here are the states where student loan delinquency is increasing the most
With student loan payments having resumed over the past year, many people have struggled to keep up.
With student loan payments having resumed over the past year, many people have struggled to keep up.
Interest rates drop: What it means for you
Interest rates have dropped for the first time in over four years! Heather Sullivan explains the new rate changes and what they mean for your wallet
Interest rates have dropped for the first time in over four years! Heather Sullivan explains the new rate changes and what they mean for your wallet
Interest rates cut half percentage point
Many of us have been waiting for the news interest rates are finally coming down for the first time in four years. The federal reserve cut them by a half percentage point. FOX's Rebekah Castor reports on the story.
Many of us have been waiting for the news interest rates are finally coming down for the first time in four years. The federal reserve cut them by a half percentage point. FOX's Rebekah Castor reports on the story.
Federal Reserve slashes key rate by half-point, signals end of inflation battle
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates helped tame inflation but that also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers.
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates helped tame inflation but that also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers.
Federal reserve expected to cut interest rate
The federal reserve started its September meeting and it's expected to end on Wednesday with its first interest rate cut since the pandemic. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says a cut would provide relief for consumers.
The federal reserve started its September meeting and it's expected to end on Wednesday with its first interest rate cut since the pandemic. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says a cut would provide relief for consumers.
Study finds only 9 cities where childcare is cheaper than rent
Parents are facing the financial challenges of managing high childcare expenses that surpass what they pay for rent in most U.S. cities, according to a new study.
Parents are facing the financial challenges of managing high childcare expenses that surpass what they pay for rent in most U.S. cities, according to a new study.
Time to prepare for holiday travel
With the holiday travel season approaching, it's the perfect time to start planning how to save on your trips. Summer Hall from The Points Guy joins us with expert tips to help you travel smart and budget-friendly
With the holiday travel season approaching, it's the perfect time to start planning how to save on your trips. Summer Hall from The Points Guy joins us with expert tips to help you travel smart and budget-friendly
Hurricane Beryl claims delayed for homeowners
Two months after Hurricane Beryl, many homeowners are still waiting for insurance claims to be processed. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan investigates a Houston senior's struggle with mold and delayed repairs.
Two months after Hurricane Beryl, many homeowners are still waiting for insurance claims to be processed. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan investigates a Houston senior's struggle with mold and delayed repairs.
Renting before buying lifestyle becoming popular
The "rent first" mindset is expanding and finance professor Dan Roccato explains why renting has become so popular.
The "rent first" mindset is expanding and finance professor Dan Roccato explains why renting has become so popular.
Rare dime likely worth over $500K could be hiding in your pocket
A rare dime from 1975 that lacks the letter "S" for the San Francisco mint it came from is up for auction and is expected to fetch more than $500,000.
A rare dime from 1975 that lacks the letter "S" for the San Francisco mint it came from is up for auction and is expected to fetch more than $500,000.
Inflation continues to cool, latest numbers show
The prices of gas, groceries and cars are either falling or rising at slower rates than before the pandemic. That’s after peaking at a 40-year high in mid-2022.
The prices of gas, groceries and cars are either falling or rising at slower rates than before the pandemic. That’s after peaking at a 40-year high in mid-2022.
US inflation hits 3-year low as Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates
With the cost of goods and services experiencing a slight decline in August, the Federal Reserve may consider cutting its key interest rate soon.
With the cost of goods and services experiencing a slight decline in August, the Federal Reserve may consider cutting its key interest rate soon.