Houston ISD payroll issue said to be addressed, employees should have access to deposits on Thursday
"We believe all employees will have access to their payroll deposits no later than tomorrow," Houston ISD said in an emailed statement
"We believe all employees will have access to their payroll deposits no later than tomorrow," Houston ISD said in an emailed statement
Meta launching Threads to rival Twitter
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense about what it means for users.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense about what it means for users.
Americans are giving less to charity, poll finds
Over 55% of those who stopped giving say they don’t earn enough to afford donating to charity.
Over 55% of those who stopped giving say they don’t earn enough to afford donating to charity.
Subprime-rated consumers have less access to credit – Here's how to improve your score
Subprime-rated consumers may have fewer borrowing options to deal with unexpected costs as lenders tighten access to credit to this group in favor of more consumers with higher credit scores, a VantageScore report said.
Subprime-rated consumers may have fewer borrowing options to deal with unexpected costs as lenders tighten access to credit to this group in favor of more consumers with higher credit scores, a VantageScore report said.
Today’s best mortgage savings? Shorter terms have the lowest rates | July 5, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 5, 2023, which are mixed from Monday.
Check out the mortgage rates for July 5, 2023, which are mixed from Monday.
Amazon Prime Day Hacks & Deals
Are you ready for Amazon Prime Day? Shopping and Consumer Expert Bridget Carey shares with us tips on how to save money on your next Amazon order.
Are you ready for Amazon Prime Day? Shopping and Consumer Expert Bridget Carey shares with us tips on how to save money on your next Amazon order.
Walgreens expects to close 150 US stores, CFO says
The store closings are expected to happen by 2024 in a cost-saving effort by the company.
The store closings are expected to happen by 2024 in a cost-saving effort by the company.
Tips on making college more affordable for students
Lots of families are preparing to send their high school graduates off to college and student loan payments are set to resume soon. We hear from an expert on ways to make college more affordable.
Lots of families are preparing to send their high school graduates off to college and student loan payments are set to resume soon. We hear from an expert on ways to make college more affordable.
Economy update: ?Richcession,? ?Rolling Recession,? or none at all?
Is a recession still in sight? The economy keeps managing to grow and so does the belief among some economists that the U.S. might achieve an elusive ?soft landing.? Professor Dietrich von Biedenfeld with University of Houston ? Downtown helps explain it all.
Is a recession still in sight? The economy keeps managing to grow and so does the belief among some economists that the U.S. might achieve an elusive ?soft landing.? Professor Dietrich von Biedenfeld with University of Houston ? Downtown helps explain it all.
Biden offers alternative student debt relief plan following Supreme Court ruling
President Joe Biden is offering an alternative student debt plan designed to ease borrowers’ threat of default if they fall behind on their payments.
President Joe Biden is offering an alternative student debt plan designed to ease borrowers’ threat of default if they fall behind on their payments.
Borrowers give response on student loan block
President Biden says he's working to give student loan borrowers a new path to loan forgiveness after the Supreme Court blocked his forgiveness plan. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on his new plan and how Smart Sense to help borrowers resume payments this fall.
President Biden says he's working to give student loan borrowers a new path to loan forgiveness after the Supreme Court blocked his forgiveness plan. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on his new plan and how Smart Sense to help borrowers resume payments this fall.
Supreme Court rejects student debt relief
The Supreme Court has ruled his plan to wipe away student loan debt for millions is unconstitutional. The high court gutted the president's plan to forgive more than $400 billion dollars in student loan debt.
The Supreme Court has ruled his plan to wipe away student loan debt for millions is unconstitutional. The high court gutted the president's plan to forgive more than $400 billion dollars in student loan debt.
Student loan forgiveness struck down: Here's what that means for you
The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan.
The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan.
Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student loan forgiveness plan – what's next?
The U.S. Supreme Court held that the Biden administration needs to have Congress’ backing for the costly student loan forgiveness plan and rejected arguments that the HEROES Act of 2003 gave Biden the authority he claimed.
The U.S. Supreme Court held that the Biden administration needs to have Congress’ backing for the costly student loan forgiveness plan and rejected arguments that the HEROES Act of 2003 gave Biden the authority he claimed.
Houston families waiting years for their loved one?s grave markers
Laying a marker on a grave is a way to honor a lost loved one. However, several people tell FOX 26 their grief for lost relatives is being compounded. Some say they?ve waited as long as two years but haven?t received the grave markers they?ve paid for.
Laying a marker on a grave is a way to honor a lost loved one. However, several people tell FOX 26 their grief for lost relatives is being compounded. Some say they?ve waited as long as two years but haven?t received the grave markers they?ve paid for.
Tips for car seat safety for your kids
Before you buckle your kids in a car seat for a road trip this holiday weekend, a warning about toys and items to make them more comfortable. The Centers for Disease Control says nearly 60% of car seats are misused in a way that can reduce their safety. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense to help keep your kids safe.
Before you buckle your kids in a car seat for a road trip this holiday weekend, a warning about toys and items to make them more comfortable. The Centers for Disease Control says nearly 60% of car seats are misused in a way that can reduce their safety. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense to help keep your kids safe.
Borrowers may see credit scores change once federal student loan payments resume
Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.
Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.
Today's best mortgage deal? 10-year terms at 5.625 percent | June 29, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 29, 2023, which are largely trending down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for June 29, 2023, which are largely trending down from yesterday.
Houston waiting years for their loved one’s grave markers
Laying a marker on a grave is a way to honor a lost loved one. However, several people tell FOX 26 their grief for lost relatives is being compounded. Some say they’ve waited as long as two years but haven’t received the grave markers they’ve paid for.
Laying a marker on a grave is a way to honor a lost loved one. However, several people tell FOX 26 their grief for lost relatives is being compounded. Some say they’ve waited as long as two years but haven’t received the grave markers they’ve paid for.
What's causing grave marker delays for some Houstonians?
Some Houston residents tell FOX 26 they've been waiting years for their loved one's grave markers. Heavenly Memorials and Monuments owner Craig Mitchell tells Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan in this full interview how a backlog caused by the COVID-19 pandemic played a factor.
Some Houston residents tell FOX 26 they've been waiting years for their loved one's grave markers. Heavenly Memorials and Monuments owner Craig Mitchell tells Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan in this full interview how a backlog caused by the COVID-19 pandemic played a factor.