Cash App, Venmo, PayPal not required to be insured, why you need to move your money
If you use payment apps to store money like Cash App, Venmo, or PayPal, consumer watchdogs urger you to move your funds to an insured bank account because these apps are not required to be insured. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan tells us more about why that is.
If you use payment apps to store money like Cash App, Venmo, or PayPal, consumer watchdogs urger you to move your funds to an insured bank account because these apps are not required to be insured. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan tells us more about why that is.
ERCOT announces new communication tool to keep residents updated on Texas' power supply
Texas summer heat is starting to roll in, along with a growing number of new residents from other states. On the heels of this, ERCOT announced it will issue new TXANS notifications on the state's power supply.
Texas summer heat is starting to roll in, along with a growing number of new residents from other states. On the heels of this, ERCOT announced it will issue new TXANS notifications on the state's power supply.
ERCOT launches new 'TXANS' grid notification system to keep residents updated on Texas' power supply
Texas summer heat is starting to roll in, along with a growing number of new residents from other states. On the heels of this, ERCOT announced it will issue new TXANS notifications on the state's power supply.
Texas summer heat is starting to roll in, along with a growing number of new residents from other states. On the heels of this, ERCOT announced it will issue new TXANS notifications on the state's power supply.
More than 20% of 401(k) accounts are forgotten when changing jobs: report
Report finds investors have left $1.35 trillion in forgotten 401(k) accounts. While you may think your forgotten money has been growing all this time, sometimes former employees are charged higher maintenance fees.
Report finds investors have left $1.35 trillion in forgotten 401(k) accounts. While you may think your forgotten money has been growing all this time, sometimes former employees are charged higher maintenance fees.
More than 20% of 401(k) accounts are forgotten when changing jobs
Did you know more than 20% of 401(k) accounts are forgotten when employees leave their jobs? It's $1.35 trillion and your money may not be growing the way you think. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on how to find lost 401(k)'s.
Did you know more than 20% of 401(k) accounts are forgotten when employees leave their jobs? It's $1.35 trillion and your money may not be growing the way you think. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on how to find lost 401(k)'s.
Personal bankruptcies up nearly 20% in 2023, options to avoid filing
The number of people filing for personal bankruptcy has been up nearly 20% since the start of the year, according to court filings. Here are some options you can take before filing for bankruptcy.
The number of people filing for personal bankruptcy has been up nearly 20% since the start of the year, according to court filings. Here are some options you can take before filing for bankruptcy.
Personal finances: Options to a avoid filing bankruptcy
The number of people filing for personal bankruptcy has been up nearly 20% since the start of the year, according to court filings. Many people are struggling to keep up with high inflation and interest rates. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense on your options before filing for bankruptcy.
The number of people filing for personal bankruptcy has been up nearly 20% since the start of the year, according to court filings. Many people are struggling to keep up with high inflation and interest rates. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense on your options before filing for bankruptcy.
Too Good To Go app launches in Houston to help save money
An app is launching in Houston this week that can help you save money on food and help save the environment. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows us how the 'Too Good To Go' app is working with local restaurants to sell food for a fraction of the price.
An app is launching in Houston this week that can help you save money on food and help save the environment. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows us how the 'Too Good To Go' app is working with local restaurants to sell food for a fraction of the price.
Too Good To Go app comes to Houston offering restaurant, store food for one-third the price
An app is launching in Houston that can help you save money on food, and help save the environment.
An app is launching in Houston that can help you save money on food, and help save the environment.
More than 240,000 vehicles with dangerous recalls on Texas roads, study says
2.5 million vehicles with Do Not Drive and Park Outside recalls still on U.S. roads.
2.5 million vehicles with Do Not Drive and Park Outside recalls still on U.S. roads.
More than 240,000 vehicles with dangerous recalls on Texas roads
Newly released data revealed more than 240,000 unsafe vehicles are still on Texas roads, despite being recalled. It?s leaving people at risk of serious injuries, and even, death.
Newly released data revealed more than 240,000 unsafe vehicles are still on Texas roads, despite being recalled. It?s leaving people at risk of serious injuries, and even, death.
Sullivan's Smart Sense: Debt, collections & bankruptcy
Bankruptcies are up nearly 20%, but there are other options.
Bankruptcies are up nearly 20%, but there are other options.
Hotel inspections: Ensuring cleanliness for your summer travel plans
Before you finalize your summer travel plans, learn how to assess the cleanliness of your hotel room.
Before you finalize your summer travel plans, learn how to assess the cleanliness of your hotel room.
Google 'Bard': Company enhances search engine with Artificial Intelligence
Google now offers their artificial intelligence called 'Bard' to conduct searches, write emails, and edit photos.
Google now offers their artificial intelligence called 'Bard' to conduct searches, write emails, and edit photos.
Google enhances search engine with AI chatbot 'Bard'
Google is now offering artificial intelligence in its search engine by letting you try its ChatBot 'Bard'. It's the latest use of artificial intelligence that's changing the way we do things online. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows us what it can do.
Google is now offering artificial intelligence in its search engine by letting you try its ChatBot 'Bard'. It's the latest use of artificial intelligence that's changing the way we do things online. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows us what it can do.
What do egg labels mean? Egg labels might not be what you think
We all see the different labels on the front of egg cartons, but Consumer Reports says egg labels may not mean what you think.
We all see the different labels on the front of egg cartons, but Consumer Reports says egg labels may not mean what you think.
What do the words labeled on eggs mean? 'Hormone-free', 'Pasture raised', etc.?
Egg prices are still up 21% over last year, but are you paying more for eggs that are labeled with words like natural, pasture raised, hormone free? FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan says you may not be getting what you think.
Egg prices are still up 21% over last year, but are you paying more for eggs that are labeled with words like natural, pasture raised, hormone free? FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan says you may not be getting what you think.
Chime Financial: FOX 26 helps customer get $1,000 back after fraud, thousands filed similar complaints
The Better Business Bureau says Chime Financial has received nearly 8,000 complaints about their accounts being attacked by a fraudster and here's how the company is responding.
The Better Business Bureau says Chime Financial has received nearly 8,000 complaints about their accounts being attacked by a fraudster and here's how the company is responding.
Chime fraud: Houston woman robbed of $1,000, company has nearly 8,000 complaints
A Houston nurse contacted FOX 26 saying a fraudster drained her Chime bank account and she was battling to get Chime to cover her $1,000 loss. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan helped her get her money back within hours but found thousands of other customers have complained of similar problems.
A Houston nurse contacted FOX 26 saying a fraudster drained her Chime bank account and she was battling to get Chime to cover her $1,000 loss. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan helped her get her money back within hours but found thousands of other customers have complained of similar problems.
Mompreneur shares encouraging advice to anyone looking to start their own business
Heather Sullivan talks with Mignon Francois, a “Mompreneur” who turned her last $5 into a cupcake empire, The Cupcake Collection, while raising six children!
Heather Sullivan talks with Mignon Francois, a “Mompreneur” who turned her last $5 into a cupcake empire, The Cupcake Collection, while raising six children!