Tips to help teachers save on back-to-school supplies
Ways teachers can get classroom supplies for free or at low-cost.
Ways teachers can get classroom supplies for free or at low-cost.
Money: 401K withdrawals, other alternatives
This tough economy is leading more people to tap into their retirement accounts for cash. But this short-term fix can mean a long-term loss for your retirement. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense on other options to make ends meet.
This tough economy is leading more people to tap into their retirement accounts for cash. But this short-term fix can mean a long-term loss for your retirement. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense on other options to make ends meet.
The cost of 401k withdrawals and other options for emergency cash
The Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies surveyed 5,700 workers at for-profit companies and found 30% had taken a loan on their retirement funds, and 21% had taken an early or hardship withdrawals.
The Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies surveyed 5,700 workers at for-profit companies and found 30% had taken a loan on their retirement funds, and 21% had taken an early or hardship withdrawals.
Nearly 5 million Kia & Hyundai vehicles still need free fix to prevent theft
CARFAX partnering with Kia and Hyundai to help car owners get free fix to prevent theft.
CARFAX partnering with Kia and Hyundai to help car owners get free fix to prevent theft.
UT researchers say PPP loan fraud inflated home prices
UT Austin researchers found PPP loan fraud helped drive up home prices.
UT Austin researchers found PPP loan fraud helped drive up home prices.
Meta launches Threads amid a sea of new social media platforms
Meta is starting a new social media platform to rival Twitter called Threads.
Meta is starting a new social media platform to rival Twitter called Threads.
Credit card debt and delinquencies climbing, especially among young adults
The high cost of living has led consumers to rack up credit card debt, now at an average of 24% APR.
The high cost of living has led consumers to rack up credit card debt, now at an average of 24% APR.
Ways to cut your energy bill: Sullivan's Smart Sense
If your energy bills are rising as high as this summer’s temperatures, watch Sullivan’s Smart Sense today at 12:30 p.m.
If your energy bills are rising as high as this summer’s temperatures, watch Sullivan’s Smart Sense today at 12:30 p.m.
$39 billion in federal student loans forgiven for more than 800,000 borrowers, what this means
The Department of Education says 804,000 federal student loan borrowers have qualified for loan forgiveness.
The Department of Education says 804,000 federal student loan borrowers have qualified for loan forgiveness.
Rideshare drivers may need additional insurance coverage
Insurance requirements for rideshare drivers, and driving your car for work.
Insurance requirements for rideshare drivers, and driving your car for work.
New ways to save on Amazon Prime Day, according to experts
Amazon Prime Day is Tuesday and Wednesday, while other retailers offer competing sales.
Amazon Prime Day is Tuesday and Wednesday, while other retailers offer competing sales.
New ways to save on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon and other retailers have already started offering deals on some items ahead of Amazon's annual Prime Day. It's Tuesday and Wednesday this week and other retailers are offering competing sales. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan is here to let us in on Smart Sense to save the most money.
Amazon and other retailers have already started offering deals on some items ahead of Amazon's annual Prime Day. It's Tuesday and Wednesday this week and other retailers are offering competing sales. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan is here to let us in on Smart Sense to save the most money.
High paying apprenticeships available in skilled trades
The Houston Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council is offering a life-changing opportunity through their paid apprenticeship program, which provides a path to lucrative careers in skilled trades without the need for a college education.
The Houston Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council is offering a life-changing opportunity through their paid apprenticeship program, which provides a path to lucrative careers in skilled trades without the need for a college education.
Paid apprenticeships being offered in skilled trades
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on the apprenticeships that you can apply for.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on the apprenticeships that you can apply for.
Sorting the truth on staying cool in a heat wave
What really works to keep your body cool in the heat.
What really works to keep your body cool in the heat.
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.
Greyhound, FlixBus say 4th of July weekend ticket sales up 63%
More folks are taking a second look at traveling by bus this holiday weekend.
More folks are taking a second look at traveling by bus this holiday weekend.
President Biden announces plan B after Supreme Court rejects his student loan forgiveness plan
President Biden says he's working to give student loan borrowers a new path to loan forgiveness after Supreme Court decision.
President Biden says he's working to give student loan borrowers a new path to loan forgiveness after Supreme Court decision.
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.
Safety experts say many accessories could make child car seats unsafe
Child advocates warn most car seat accessories are not safety tested and added accessories can compromise the way a seat is designed to protect the child.
Child advocates warn most car seat accessories are not safety tested and added accessories can compromise the way a seat is designed to protect the child.