Paying off credit card debt
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you can do if you're looking to pay off your credit card debt.
Medicare enrollment begins with more plans and changes; here's how you can find what you need
Open enrollment for Medicare begins Friday. It’s a confusing time for many seniors to figure out which health plan they need.
How to choose the right health plan for you
Medicare enrollment has begun. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter has some Smart Sense on choosing a plan.
Social Security checks getting 5.9% boost next year
Seniors and people with disabilities will get a 5.9% increase in their Social Security checks in 2022.
Seniors getting boost in Social Security; the largest increase in 40 years
Social Security benefits are getting a big boost. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows how much retirees will see in their checks come 2022.
Report finds more people facing medical debt during pandemic
More than half of people who caught COVID-19 or lost income because of it, are now dealing with medical debt, according to a report by the non-profit healthcare advocate The Commonwealth Fund.
Prepare for possible holiday travel delays as airlines continue facing staffing issues
Thousands of travelers were stranded in airports this weekend as Southwest Airlines canceled more than 1,000 flights.
How not to let Halloween scare all the cash from your wallet
Here are ways to ghost the high cost of Halloween.
How to save big bucks during Halloween celebrations!
Halloween is a little more than three weeks away. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter found some ways to scare up some fun without leaving you frightened for your wallet.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program being overhauled after 99% rejection rate
Military members, teachers, and social workers may finally get the federal student loan forgiveness they were promised.
Department of Education overhauling public service loan forgiveness
Military members, teachers, and social workers may finally get the student loan forgiveness they were promised. After 99% of applicants were rejected, the system is being overhauled. FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.
NeighborhoodLIFT Program will give $15,000 to 300 first-time homebuyers
The NeighborhoodLIFT Program is again offering hundreds of homebuyers $15,000 grants for down payments.
Paying off debt: Credit cards increase 0% balance transfer offers
0% Introductory APR balance transfer credit card offers are back in a big way and can help you pay down debt.
Texans have second highest credit card debt increase during pandemic
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains how zero percent balance transfer rate credit cards can help you recover from debt accumulated during the pandemic.
Students can begin applying for financial aid for 2022-23 college year
FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a way students can begin applying for financial aid and college for the next school year.
Help for homeowners, renters struggling with damage from natural disaster
Whether you?re a homeowner or renter if your home suffered damage in a disaster or you're a refugee from the damage of Hurricane Ida, mortgage financer Fannie Mae wants you to know there?s help available.
Students can begin applying for financial aid for 2022-23 college year
FOX 26’s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a way students can begin applying for financial aid and college for the next school year.
Fannie Mae offers disaster assistance to Houston homeowners, renters
Whether you are a homeowner or renter, if your home suffered damage in disaster, or you're a refugee from the damage of Hurricane Ida, mortgage financer Fannie Mae says help is available.
Nearly half of complaints to Identity Theft Resource Center were about Google Voice Scam
The Identity Theft Resource Center says 49% of the complaints they received last month were about the Google Voice Scam.
Nearly half of complaints to Identity Theft Resource Center were about Google Voice Scam
The Identity Theft Resource Center says 49% of the complaints they received last month were about the Google Voice Scam.