Yelp publishes list of 5,000 businesses it suspects of fake or compensated reviews
Consumer investigators and the Federal Trade Commission have been reporting droves of fake reviews on business review sites for years. Now business review platform Yelp is taking another step to crack down.
Consumer investigators and the Federal Trade Commission have been reporting droves of fake reviews on business review sites for years. Now business review platform Yelp is taking another step to crack down.
Amazon Prime Deal Days: What to buy, what to wait on
Amazon and other retailers are offering big sales, kicking off a season of saving.
Amazon and other retailers are offering big sales, kicking off a season of saving.
Grab or wait? Consumer tips for Amazon Prime deal days
Amazon Prime Deal Days begin today, marking the start of a season of savings as other retailers gear up for early Black Friday sales; consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares insights on what to buy now and what to wait for.
Amazon Prime Deal Days begin today, marking the start of a season of savings as other retailers gear up for early Black Friday sales; consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares insights on what to buy now and what to wait for.
Car donations for charity: High vehicle prices cause donations to drop, but donated values to rise
Benefits to donors include helping people in need and a tax write-off.
Benefits to donors include helping people in need and a tax write-off.
Biden announces billions more in student loan debt relief
President Biden is taking steps to alleviate the burden of student loan debt by canceling billions of dollars more, a move aimed at helping those facing financial hardship. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan delves into the details.
President Biden is taking steps to alleviate the burden of student loan debt by canceling billions of dollars more, a move aimed at helping those facing financial hardship. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan delves into the details.
Texas toll roads: Hundreds of drivers sound off about toll billing issues, one nearly $69,000
Many drivers say they've received high toll bill invoices for vehicles they sold or late fees.
Many drivers say they've received high toll bill invoices for vehicles they sold or late fees.
Student loan debt: $9B in loan forgiveness, while other borrowers struggle to reach servicers
How to contact student loan servicers when phone lines are busy.
How to contact student loan servicers when phone lines are busy.
Dollars and Sense - Cutting down student loan payments and more
Want to cut down your student loan payments? How about your auto insurance? We'll show you how. Plus the best dates to save money booking your holiday travel and how to get paid for playing video games.
Want to cut down your student loan payments? How about your auto insurance? We'll show you how. Plus the best dates to save money booking your holiday travel and how to get paid for playing video games.
TxTag's big bills spark outcry among Texas drivers
Drivers in Texas are outraged over sky-high toll road bills, reaching as much as $69,000, with complaints ranging from charges for sold vehicles to unexpected late fees?Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan digs into the issue and shares one family's resolution.
Drivers in Texas are outraged over sky-high toll road bills, reaching as much as $69,000, with complaints ranging from charges for sold vehicles to unexpected late fees?Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan digs into the issue and shares one family's resolution.
Possible government shutdown: Four steps to manage loss of income
Steps to take if you lose your paychecks in a possible federal government shutdown.
Steps to take if you lose your paychecks in a possible federal government shutdown.
Lenders using A.I. for credit checks
More lenders are using A.I. for credit checks
More lenders are using A.I. for credit checks
AI's impact on loan and card approvals
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing loan and credit card approvals, but it comes with pros and cons. Fox 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan explains how AI is changing the game.
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing loan and credit card approvals, but it comes with pros and cons. Fox 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan explains how AI is changing the game.
Loans, credit cards: AI used by lenders to consider more than your credit history
Artificial intelligence is changing how we're evaluated for loans and credit cards as many lenders use it to evaluate credit worthiness on much more data than your credit history.
Artificial intelligence is changing how we're evaluated for loans and credit cards as many lenders use it to evaluate credit worthiness on much more data than your credit history.
FTC accuses U.S. Anesthesia Partners of creating monopoly, driving up prices
The FTC says monopoly is costing Texans millions more for anesthesia services.
The FTC says monopoly is costing Texans millions more for anesthesia services.
FTC: US anesthesia partners created monopoly
The Federal Trade Commission says a monopoly has cost Texans tens of millions of dollars more each year for anesthesia services when undergoing medical procedures including here in Houston. The FTC sued a private equity firm and US anesthesia partners today, accusing them of driving up prices. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan reports more on the story.
The Federal Trade Commission says a monopoly has cost Texans tens of millions of dollars more each year for anesthesia services when undergoing medical procedures including here in Houston. The FTC sued a private equity firm and US anesthesia partners today, accusing them of driving up prices. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan reports more on the story.
Dollars and Sense: Sept. 20, 2023
FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares way to cut costs and make smart money moves.
FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares way to cut costs and make smart money moves.
CFPB warns some tuition payment plans come with risks
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warns that some of the payment plans come with risks, including disenrollment or high costs.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warns that some of the payment plans come with risks, including disenrollment or high costs.
Sullivan's Smart Sense: How to save money when buying car, truck
Here are a few ways to save money as car prices and loan rates could stay high.
Here are a few ways to save money as car prices and loan rates could stay high.
Buying a car? Here's how to save money
If the United Auto Workers strike goes on for a while, prepare for more sticker shock on cars. Analysts say it could drive new and used car prices up once again. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has ways to save money when buying a vehicle.
If the United Auto Workers strike goes on for a while, prepare for more sticker shock on cars. Analysts say it could drive new and used car prices up once again. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has ways to save money when buying a vehicle.
FAFSA changes will change how much families are expected to pay for college
New FAFSA form changes the calculations for expected family college costs.
New FAFSA form changes the calculations for expected family college costs.