Gift cards can help you save money on holiday gifts
One of the most popular gifts this holiday season will be gift cards because so many people are shopping online.
Homebuyers taking advantage of downpayment assistance programs, low rates
Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation says more and more people are taking advantage of downpayment grants, tax credits, and low rates to buy their first homes.
GM ordered to recall 5.9 million trucks & SUVs for Takata airbags
Before you get on the road for Thanksgiving, no matter what type of vehicle you drive, you should check to see if you have a recalled Takata airbag and have it repaired.
Black Friday travel deals offer discounts for trips next year
Companies are offering Black Friday travel deals for trips next year.
Black Friday travel deals
Companies are offering Black Friday travel deals for trips next year.
How holiday shoppers can support Houston's minority-owned businesses
A new survey says Houston shoppers want to support minority-owned businesses this holiday season.
Supporting Houston's minority-owned businesses
A new study finds shoppers want to buy more minority-owned businesses. Here's how you can support them in Houston.
How to get free Thanksgiving dinner, plus other ways to save
The Ibotta cashback app and several brands have launched a program to give you Thanksgiving dinner for free when you purchase items at Walmart.
Walmart partnering with Ibotta to give out free food for families
Walmart is joining forces with Ibotta to provide free Thanksgiving meals for families.
Landlords turning down rental aid
The state allocated $221 million from the federal C.A.R.E.S. Act to help keep delinquent tenants in their homes but a number of landlords say the assistance is too late and turned it down.
Many landlords turning down rental aid from Eviction Diversion program
The state allocated $221 million from the federal C.A.R.E.S. Act to help keep delinquent tenants in their homes but a number of landlords say the assistance is too late.
Some drivers want Texas to stop selling driver's license data after statewide breach
Consumers and privacy advocates are sounding the alarm, saying the state is leaving millions vulnerable to identity theft after a license breach.
Texas drivers concerned continues after company says nearly 28 million licenses were breached
Consumers and privacy advocates are sounding the alarm, saying the state is leaving them vulnerable to identity theft after millions had there license data breached.
Nearly 28 million licensed Texas drivers hit by data breach
James Lee from the Identity Theft Resource Center says drivers should freeze their credit and change their passwords.
28 million Texas driver's licenses hacked
James Lee from the Identity Theft Resource Center says drivers should freeze their credit and change their passwords.
Survey says Houston holiday shoppers will spend less, but shop more socially aware
Accenture's 2020 Holiday Shopping survey polled shoppers in 17 metro cities, including Houston. They found holiday shopping will look different this year.
Survey says Houston holiday shoppers will spend less, but shop more socially aware
In Houston, the study found spending will be down about $100, as shoppers expect to spend an average of $583, down from $681 last year. And they found 85% of Houstonians plan to shop online, with 45% shopping only online. 57% say they'll do some shopping in stores. And early online sales, such as Amazon Prime Day in October, are why they're shopping earlier this year.
How the Supreme Court's Affordable Care Act decision could impact Texans
Striking down the Affordable Care Act could end protections for young adults to be covered through their parents' policies until age 26, or for pre-existing conditions.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau allows debt collectors to use social media
Debt collectors won't be allowed to deceive debtors, such as trying to "friend" someone without disclosing they are a debt collector.
Debt collectors allowed to use social media
Debt collectors are now allowed to use social media, but there will be guidelines for them to follow.