More unemployed people starting businesses, becoming independent contractors
Applications for employer identification numbers required to start businesses surpassed 3.2 million this year. That's up from 2.7 million from this time last year, according to the Census Bureau.
Applications for employer identification numbers required to start businesses surpassed 3.2 million this year. That's up from 2.7 million from this time last year, according to the Census Bureau.
Houston Modern Home Tour using modern tech to go virtual
The Modern Home Tour in Houston is shifting from walkthrough to virtual this year to maintain social distancing and will reach a nationwide audience. Tour Goers can not only see the most modern technology in homes, they will use modern technology to view it.
The Modern Home Tour in Houston is shifting from walkthrough to virtual this year to maintain social distancing and will reach a nationwide audience. Tour Goers can not only see the most modern technology in homes, they will use modern technology to view it.
Houston company uses modern tech to go virtual
The Houston Modern Home Tour is using new technology to go virtual
The Houston Modern Home Tour is using new technology to go virtual
BBB warns of scammers posing as political campaigns before election
The Better Business Bureau says some of the calls you're getting during elections may actually be from cons to steal your money and identity.
The Better Business Bureau says some of the calls you're getting during elections may actually be from cons to steal your money and identity.
BBB warns of election scams
The Better Business Bureau is warning that scammers are posing as campaign workers to get your "campaign donations" to line their pockets.
The Better Business Bureau is warning that scammers are posing as campaign workers to get your "campaign donations" to line their pockets.
TWC is reinstating job search requirements for unemployment benefits Nov. 1
The Texas Workforce Commission will resume requiring applicants to show that they're looking for a job in order to qualify for benefits.
The Texas Workforce Commission will resume requiring applicants to show that they're looking for a job in order to qualify for benefits.
TWC reinstating job search requirement for unemployment benefits Nov. 1
The Texas Workforce Commission added eight call centers and beefed up its website capacity to keep up with more than 2 million Texans needing unemployment benefits this year.
The Texas Workforce Commission added eight call centers and beefed up its website capacity to keep up with more than 2 million Texans needing unemployment benefits this year.
State providing $171 million in rental aid in new Texas Eviction Diversion Program
The state is providing $171 million of rental assistance in a new Texas Eviction Diversion Program to keep families in their homes. Plus a new legal aid online resource is available for families facing eviction proceedings.
The state is providing $171 million of rental assistance in a new Texas Eviction Diversion Program to keep families in their homes. Plus a new legal aid online resource is available for families facing eviction proceedings.
State of Texas providing additional eviction assistance
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan on how to access resources regarding evictions.
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan on how to access resources regarding evictions.
More people making money renting out their cars
More people are making money using their car, but not by becoming an Uber or Lyft driver. They're renting out their cars when they travel or not using it.
More people are making money using their car, but not by becoming an Uber or Lyft driver. They're renting out their cars when they travel or not using it.
How to make money renting out your car
Avail car sharing is giving people an option to make money with their car
Avail car sharing is giving people an option to make money with their car
Skylight Health offers low-cost telemedicine to anyone in Texas
Anyone in Texas can now receive primary healthcare through telemedicine for about $16 to $24 a month.
Anyone in Texas can now receive primary healthcare through telemedicine for about $16 to $24 a month.
Skylight Health offering new low-cost option for telemedicine
Anyone in Texas can now receive primary healthcare through telemedicine for a low cost.
Anyone in Texas can now receive primary healthcare through telemedicine for a low cost.
Two Houston companies use high tech to help businesses reopen
Two Houston companies are using high tech to help businesses reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two Houston companies are using high tech to help businesses reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Houston companies use tech to help businesses reopen
Two Houston companies are using high tech to help businesses reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two Houston companies are using high tech to help businesses reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Experts offer tips for the best medicare plan for you
You can enroll in Medicare when you turn 65 or during an enrollment period if you haven't already, or you can change Medicare plans.
You can enroll in Medicare when you turn 65 or during an enrollment period if you haven't already, or you can change Medicare plans.
How to choose the best medicare plan for you
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more on the breakdown on medicare packages.
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more on the breakdown on medicare packages.
Makeena app helps save money on healthy foods & green products
With Makeena, you can buy from more than 100 brands of health foods and eco-friendly products, then scan the bar codes or receipts, or redeem in-store offers, to earn points.
With Makeena, you can buy from more than 100 brands of health foods and eco-friendly products, then scan the bar codes or receipts, or redeem in-store offers, to earn points.
App helping consumers save on groceries
A new app is helping to cut the cost of healthy foods at the register.
A new app is helping to cut the cost of healthy foods at the register.
Target Hunger and Kroger team up to tackle food deserts, hunger in minority communities
Target Hunger and Kroger are teaming up to address a hunger crisis: minority families in Northeast Houston who not only live in food deserts but have lost jobs this year and can't buy food.
Target Hunger and Kroger are teaming up to address a hunger crisis: minority families in Northeast Houston who not only live in food deserts but have lost jobs this year and can't buy food.