Family's birth certificates caught in Vital Statistics delays
A Houston family says they've been struggling to get birth certificates for their adopted daughters for the last few years from Texas Vital Statistics.
Greenwood online bank aimed to help Black and Latino communities
A national online bank is launching this summer aimed at helping Black and Latino communities.
Financial educator offers money saving advice
The average American wastes $139 a month on fees, interest, and impulse buying, according to a study by The Ascent. Experts say it's because we don't educate ourselves enough about money.
Life after eviction: credit and rental history can be repaired
It might seem like the end of the world. But credit and rental histories can be rebuilt.
Some banks, credit unions offer lower cost options to pay day loans
If you need money to pay for an unexpected bill or to make rent, more banks and credit unions have started offering small personal loans with lower costs than payday loans.
BBB warning consumers about gift card scams which have tripled over the last 3 years
The Better Business Bureau is warning that gift card scams have tripled over the last three years. The Federal Trade Commission says one in four people have been scammed out of an average of $700.
$0 down, USDA home loans not just for farmers
If you think you'll never save enough money to buy your own home, there's a little known loan that might help. A USDA home loan.
FBI, BBB warn of growing COVID-19 vaccine scams
Now that anyone over 16-years-old can get a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas, scammers are rolling up their sleeves, too.
More children swallowing button batteries, cleaning agents during pandemic
More people, especially children, are getting seriously hurt on some household items while we've all been spending more time at home during the pandemic.
New report shows 1 in 7 people who became homeless over the last year in Houston was due to pandemic
The Point In Time count, taken January 19, found about 3,000 people were homeless in greater Houston.
Many airlines to resume change fees on economy seats
Most airlines have permanently dropped change fees on regularly priced tickets. But many plan to resume change fees to rebook economy tickets if they're purchased after March.
Some complain of delays in stimulus check direct deposits
Many people are complaining on social media that the IRS "Get My Payment" tool says it direct deposited their stimulus checks, but the money is not in their bank accounts.
Non-profits collaborate to repair storm damaged homes
A group of non-profits have teamed up once again to make repairs for hundreds of local families who can't afford to fix their pipes that burst in the winter storm.
Free & low-cost family fun for Spring Break in Houston area
Whether you want to take your family out into nature, to learn in a museum, or take a virtual adventure, you have many free and low-cost options.
Some homeowners complain of insurance delays for repairs
Many people are still waiting for their insurance companies to respond to their winter storm damage claims. On this Sullivan's Smart Sense, we cover what you can do.
Unemployed could get tax break, COBRA health coverage
If the House passes President Biden's relief bill this week, people who have lost jobs could get more than just an additional $300 a week in unemployment benefits. They could also receive a big tax break and free health insurance.
Project Porchlight, legal aid groups offer help filing FEMA, insurance claims
There are additional ways you can get much-needed help following the winter storm in mid-February.
How to estimate child tax credits, stimulus checks in relief bill
The COVID-19 relief bill proposes an increase in child tax credits. Sullivan's Smart Sense shares the details.
Computer centers open to help people apply for FEMA aid
Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia is opening computer centers to help people apply for FEMA aid as they try to recover from the crippling winter storm weeks later.
Workers who feel unsafe returning to work can collect unemployment checks
What the Texas Workforce Commission will do to crack down on unemployment fraud.