New "FICO Resilience" score could help consumers in hard times
FICO has just created a new credit score to indicate whether consumers might still be a good risk even in an economic downturn.
Credit scores and what you need to know to keep yours healthy
Heather Sullivan takes a look at how you can keep your credit score healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
College students can apply for emergency grants through schools
Many students don't know the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or C.A.R.E.S. Act, earmarked billions of dollars to help them, and that some colleges haven't dispursed all the money yet.
Emergency grants available for college students
Most college students didn't receive stimulus checks, but students can take the opportunity to apply for emergency grants.
Consumers support Black-owned businesses for Blackout Day 2020
Blackout Day organizers asked Black Americans to not spend any money today, but if they did only on Black-owned businesses.
TWC trying to recoup $32 million in fraudulent, incorrect unemployment applications
Criminals are taking personal information from employed people and claiming unemployment benefits on their behalf.
SNAP food benefit recipients qualify for many other discounts
If you're struggling to put food on the table, Texas Gov. Abbott announced the extension of Emergency SNAP benefits, which come with many other discounts.
Emergency SNAP benefits extended through July
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan details all the extra benefits SNAP recipients can get.
Scammers prey on COVID-19 fears
Cher Comier says two men posing as city water workers said they needed to clean her water for COVID-19. Having washed her hands wearing her jewelry, they convinced her to let them clean her Rolex watch and wedding rings. Then they ran with them, she said.
Scammers prey on the vulnerable during COVID-19 crisis
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan gives you a look at the wide array of scams that use the fear of COVID-19 to steal from others.
Still waiting for your stimulus check? Here's how to track it
Some of you have reached out to us, frustrated you still haven't received your stimulus check after months of waiting. A House Committee estimated some 30 million people were still waiting for stimulus checks in June.
Life after an eviction: How to restore your credit
Texas law does not allow tenants to have an eviction suit expunged as many other states do, but there are steps you can take to repair the damage to your credit report.
Free, low-cost job retraining available to help you land a job
One of the best ways to increase your job opportunities is to train specifically for in-demand fields. Workforce Solutions says, in Houston, that includes education, healthcare, and skilled trades.
More advice from Suze Orman to help you through the economic crisis
Suze Orman is one of the most trusted financial experts in the country and has advice to help you through this economic crisis. I had a chance to sit down with Suze this week.
More advice from Suze Orman to help you through the economic crisis
Suze Orman is one of the most trusted financial experts in the country and has advice to help you through this economic crisis. I had a chance to sit down with Suze this week.
Your rights as a renter to repairs on a leaky roof
A Houston couple contacted us saying their apartment roof is leaking from all this rain this week and they just moved in. Renters have rights when it comes to a leaky roof. It makes a home uninhabitable and state law requires a landlord to repair it.
Can't reach the Texas Workforce Commission, here's why
Viewers have reached out to us stating they can't reach the Texas Workforce Commission, FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more.
Financial expert Suze Orman's advice to help you through the economic crisis
Financial expert Suze Orman offers advice for the economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to find the best Fathers Day deals
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains where dads can save on Fathers Day.
Where to find Father's Day deals
One of the best gifts you can give is just having fun together. So we rounded up places you can take Dad for free this Father's Day.