Federal student loan servicers changing for millions of borrowers

When the pause on federal student loan payments ends January 31, millions of borrowers will discover their loan servicing company has changed.

Most Harris County homeowners likely to pay more taxes despite rate cut

Homeowners in Harris County are expected to get a lower property tax rate after a compromise was reached in a contentious battle among Commissioners, but it may not save them much money.

Property tax cut could soon be on the way for Harris County residents
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on a property tax cut that could soon be on the way for residents in Harris County.

This year's hot holiday toys, how to find them

It might seem early to talk about toy shopping for the holidays, but experts say start now because there is a toy shortage and popular toys will be harder to find than usual.

Toy Insider's Hot 20 Toys for 2021
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on some of the hot toys that may be difficult to find due to a toy shortage.

100+ scammers prosecuted for fraudulent PPP loans

A Houston man has pled guilty to fraudulently obtaining $1.6 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans.

$1.6M given to Houston man through fraudulent PPP loan
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A Houston man is facing charges after fraudulently obtaining $1.6 million from a PPP loan. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the details.

Eviction filings are on the rise in Harris County, but more assistance available
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Eviction filings are on the rise in Harris County since the U.S. Supreme Court threw out the CDC eviction moratorium nearly a month ago, according to data from January Advisors.

Eviction filings are on the rise in Harris Co., but more assistance is available

Eviction filings are on the rise in Harris County since the U.S. Supreme Court threw out the CDC eviction moratorium nearly a month ago, according to data from January Advisors.

Estimated 212,000 flooded vehicles expected to tighten shortage

Car prices are expected to spike again now that Hurricanes Ida and Nicholas have left hundreds of thousands of cars damaged from floods.

Estimated 212,000 flooded vehicles expected to tighten shortage
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Used cars have been a hot commodity during the pandemic however, FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows us why there are new concerns about an influx of damaged vehicles hitting the market.

Planning a trip? Travel prices are finally descending
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If you're looking to plan a trip, particularly for the holidays, experts say prices are finally starting to come down. But don't wait too long.

Planning a trip? Travel prices are finally descending

If you're looking to plan a trip, particularly for the holidays, experts say prices are finally starting to come down. But don't wait too long.

How to claim your child tax credit
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Some parents tell us they're having trouble collecting the child tax credit payments they're expecting. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares information on how you can claim it.

Haven't received child tax credit payments? Here's the fix

Some parents tell us they're having trouble collecting the child tax credit payments they're expecting.