Weight loss companies booming amid COVID-19 pandemic
Whether you enjoy working out at home or are dieting, Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has you covered with smart tips to help shed those pandemic gains!
Texans rush to get back-up generators installed at homes
People are rushing to try to get back up home generators installed before hurricane season. But installing one isn't quick. It's a long, involved process.
Homeowners rush to get backup generators before hurricane season
People are rushing to try to get back up home generators installed before hurricane season. But installing one isn't quick. It's a long, involved process.
Millennials left to buy fixer-uppers in housing market
As home prices continue to rise, millennials are having to buy more fixer-uppers rather than newer homes, but some are having buyer's remorse over the costs.
Eligible parents to start getting child tax credit checks in July
Many families with children will start receiving monthly checks from the federal government in July from the newly increased Child Tax Credit.
Eligible parents to start getting child tax credit checks in July
Many families with children will start receiving monthly checks from the federal government in July from the newly increased Child Tax Credit.
Consumer Product Safety Commission offers safety tips for hurricane season
Hurricane season starts in a couple of weeks. Fox 26 Houston Consumer Reporter speaks to the Consumer Product Safety Commission to help offer safety tips so you and your loved ones can be ready.
New Eviction Intervention Program helps stop evictions
The Houston/Harris County Emergency Rent Relief Program is putting $8 million toward a new Eviction Intervention Program.
Carnival, Norwegian cruise lines announce plans to sail from Galveston
Carnival Cruise Lines hopes to launch what could be the first cruise from the U.S. since the pandemic started from Galveston on July 3rd. And Norwegian Cruise Lines will start sailing from Galveston next year.
Auto part, microchip shortage slowing car production and repairs
Be prepared to wait if you're buying a new car or need to repair one you have. A shortage of microchips and auto parts are slowing down both manufacturing and mechanics.
Shortage of microchips causes prices of cars, auto repairs to rise
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some advice that could save you money when looking to buy a car or get some work done on your car.
MMI credit counseling expands outreach to LatinX community
Non-profit credit counseling agency Money Management International is expanding its outreach to help more Hispanic families through a grant from JP Morgan Chase.
MMI credit counseling expands outreach to LatinX community
Seventy-two percent of Latino households are facing serious financial difficulties due to the pandemic, according to an NPR poll.
Lack of child care prevents many mothers from returning to work
Many moms have been hit hardest during the pandemic, losing their jobs and not being able to find child care to be able to return to work.
Restaurants and bars can apply for federal grants, White House official says
Restaurants, bars, food trucks and caterers struggling to stay afloat through the pandemic can now apply for federal Restaurant Revitalization grants.
FEMA cutting funeral costs, offering financial assistance
FEMA is now paying up to $9000 for funerals for people who died of COVID-19.
People earning less than $75,000 may owe zero federal taxes
People earning less than $75,000 a year may not owe any federal income tax when they file next year.
Do you need ID theft protection?
Cyber attacks and data breaches to steal your identity have grown exponentially since the pandemic started. So do you need to buy identity theft protection?
Summer job opportunities plentiful in hospitality in the Houston area
Teens and young adults looking for summer jobs have more opportunity than usual this year.
Restaurants suffering employee shortage; Many employees found new jobs during pandemic
Several restaurant workers found work in different industries thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that restaurants are reopening, they are finding it hard to find people to work for them.