Back-to-school savings; new car tax break | Dollars & Sense
In this episode of Dollars & Sense, we're talking saving on back to school shopping, how to use the new car tax break, a woman who was scammed out of $15,000 with AI, and securing SNAP benefits from theft.
Woman's apartment cleaned out by mistake, protecting flood donations from scammers, and more! | Dollars and Sense
On this episode of "Dollars and Sense", FOX 26's Heather Sullivan discusses stolen snap benefits, a woman’s apartment was cleaned out by mistake, how to win a duplex and free financial education, protecting flood donations from scammers and ID theft, and how a similar personalized license plate cost a woman years battling $2,000 in toll charges.
Social Security declares woman dead, Texas paper licenses banned, and more
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan looks at the costs of Fourth of July essentials, the new ban against paper car tags in Texas, and more on top of how a woman had to prove to Social Security that she was alive.
How high could gas prices go from Middle East conflict, lowering auto loan payments, and more!
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Digital Estate Planning, steps to reverse a FEMA aid denial and more!
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Houston man loses $84,000 in new scam, new AC refrigerant rules, and more! | Dollars and Sense
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Saving on Summer travel, how to avoid long car loans, and more! | Dollars and Sense
On this week's edition of Dollars and Sense, we have ways you can save on summer travel, how to avoid long car loans and get a payment you can afford, tips to help grads get jobs, and saving on prescriptions, plus we answer a viewer question about selling a home that has a reverse mortgage.
Saving on summer travel, groceries | Dollars and Sense
FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares advice for saving on summer travel and groceries. Plus, a look at rising car prices and new tech that is detecting needed repairs in cars.
Options to avoiding student loan default, detour destinations, and more!
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Are you recession ready, Real ID, and more | Dollars and Sense
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Dollars and Sense - April 9, 2025
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Impact of tariffs; future of FAFSA, student loans | Dollars & Sense
In this episode of Dollars & Sense, FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan takes a look at the impact of tariffs on vehicles and repairs as well as the future of students loans and FAFSA.
Travel season savings & the housing market | Dollars & Sense
Travel season is underway, but is inflation causing you to scale back your plans? We take a look at how travelers are getting away for less this year. Plus, is this finally your year to buy a home? Mortgage rates have been inching down and so has the median price.
More Texas property tax cuts, woman's Facebook account hacked and more
On this edition of "Dollars and Sense," Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Bettencourt are looking to pass property tax cuts. How much could these proposals save you? A free prep class is recruiting candidates for paid apprenticeships in skilled trades. We talk with graduates who discovered the class on FOX 26. A woman offers her warning after her Facebook account was hacked and used to try to scam her friends. Also, the Texas AG Department believes TEMU shoppers have been receiving mysterious bags of seeds from China. What you should know.
Chinese good tariffs, woman loses thousands to scammers, and more
You could be paying more for Chinese goods as tariffs have been placed on the country, but goods from Canada and Mexico got a last minute break. What this all means for your wallet. Also, a woman loses thousands of dollars to scammers that fooled her into thinking they were with her bank. How could this happen? We'll show you. Also, a new patient coalition has formed in Texas to help you fight against unfair health insurance claim denials. That and much more on this edition of "Dollars and Sense."
Hurricane Beryl FEMA Aid, being financially free, traveling without paying for lodging, and more
It's been six months since Hurricane Beryl, so why are some people still waiting for FEMA aid? We have answers and how to get help with your claim. Is your goal to be financially free? Time for tough love. How about traveling without having to pay for lodging? More travelers are home swapping and saving big. If that's not for you, we'll show you how other folks are living on cruise ships, enjoying a lower cost of living than they did on land.
Paying down holiday debt, Trump's proposed tax cuts, and more
The holidays are over, but the debt is not. We'll show you tips to paying down holiday debt fast. The New Year is a great time to take stock and reset your financial goals. A financial coach joins us to talk about setting realistic goals and making them reality. Also, President-Elect Trump will be sworn-in soon. We're breaking down what his proposed tax cuts could mean for your wallet. Finally, we dive in the debate, do women have to wear makeup for work?
Amazon e-mail scams, package insurance, and more!
Amazon e-mail scams are surging as not every not you get is from the retailer, what to watch out for before you click. Also, now there's package insurance to help protect your parcels from those porch pirates, and your kids want video games, but how do you choose and how do you set controls to keep them safe.
Dollars and Sense - Holiday travel savings, insurance claim denials, and President Trump's tariffs
Want to save on your holiday travel? We have insider secrets and how college students can get $25 flights. Also, the murder of a UnitedHealthcare CEO is shining new light on insurance claim denials, but most people don't appeal them. An expert shows us how to turn a denial into a paid claim. President-Elect Trump is threating tariffs on many imported goods. How much more could you pay and how its already impacting car buying. Also, is TikTok about to be banned in the U.S.? What the latest ruling means for the app and you. Join FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan on this edition of "Dollars and Sense."