Credit scores impact homeowners insurance rates more than disaster risk: report
In a new report from The Consumer Federation of America, it states credit scores can have a bigger impact on your homeowners' insurance rates than a home's risk of a disaster.
In a new report from The Consumer Federation of America, it states credit scores can have a bigger impact on your homeowners' insurance rates than a home's risk of a disaster.
Credit scores impact home insurance rates: report
According to a new report, credit scores can have a bigger impact on your homeowners' insurance rates than a home's risk of a disaster. In Texas, it can cost some homeowners almost twice as much. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has details on what you should know.
According to a new report, credit scores can have a bigger impact on your homeowners' insurance rates than a home's risk of a disaster. In Texas, it can cost some homeowners almost twice as much. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has details on what you should know.
Rental car companies using AI to catch car damage, billing customers
If you're renting a car, be aware some rental companies are using AI to catch dings on some rental cars and denting customers' wallets. How are they doing it? And can you avoid being billed?
If you're renting a car, be aware some rental companies are using AI to catch dings on some rental cars and denting customers' wallets. How are they doing it? And can you avoid being billed?
AI detecting rental car damage
Some rental car companies have started using AI technology to detect damage on rental cars, which can spot very small scratches, dents, and dings. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on the technology.
Some rental car companies have started using AI technology to detect damage on rental cars, which can spot very small scratches, dents, and dings. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on the technology.
Student loan defaults rising, what to know about repayment plan changes
Student loan defaults are rising fast, so here's what to know about changes happening with repayment plans.
Student loan defaults are rising fast, so here's what to know about changes happening with repayment plans.
Student loan repayment plan changes: What to know
Defaults on student loans are continuing to rise and the Department of Education says millions of borrowers are falling behind on student loan payments. Many changes to repayment plans has left borrowers confused and Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks down what's happening.
Defaults on student loans are continuing to rise and the Department of Education says millions of borrowers are falling behind on student loan payments. Many changes to repayment plans has left borrowers confused and Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks down what's happening.
Non-profit paid off medical debt for 127K Texans after credit report ban reversed
Non-profit Undue Medical Debt has erased medical debt for 127,000 Texans as credit report ban is tossed out by a Texas district court judge.
Non-profit Undue Medical Debt has erased medical debt for 127,000 Texans as credit report ban is tossed out by a Texas district court judge.
Scammers using AI to apply for jobs, infiltrate companies
In a fast-growing scheme, scammers are using avatars in virtual job interviews to get hired, then steal company data.
In a fast-growing scheme, scammers are using avatars in virtual job interviews to get hired, then steal company data.
Increase in deepfake job applicants
Ai is now threatening the security and hiring process for businesses and job seekers nationwide. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows what you need to know to avoid this scam.
Ai is now threatening the security and hiring process for businesses and job seekers nationwide. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows what you need to know to avoid this scam.
Solar tax credits going away
If you've been thinking about going solar power, you may have to fact higher costs from tariffs and a big tax credit is going away sooner rather than planned. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has all you need to know.
If you've been thinking about going solar power, you may have to fact higher costs from tariffs and a big tax credit is going away sooner rather than planned. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has all you need to know.
Secondhand travel: Buying, selling non-refundable trips at discount
People can sell non-refundable travel bookings they cannot use giving some travelers the chance to save money to vacation on a budget.
People can sell non-refundable travel bookings they cannot use giving some travelers the chance to save money to vacation on a budget.
Secondhand traveling: What is it? How to do it?
Some travelers are saving money by buying secondhand trips. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has what you need to know about vacationing on a dime.
Some travelers are saving money by buying secondhand trips. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has what you need to know about vacationing on a dime.
Back-to-school shopping: Save money during tax-free weekend
It's tax-free weekend this weekend and Andrea Woroch has some advice and ways you can save money for back-to-school shopping, including saving on supplies, tech, and clothes.
It's tax-free weekend this weekend and Andrea Woroch has some advice and ways you can save money for back-to-school shopping, including saving on supplies, tech, and clothes.
Saving on back-to-school shopping for kids
The Deloitte Houston 2025 back-to-school retails survey found that local K-12 parents plan to spend less than last year. Tax-free weekend is this weekend so FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some help on ways you can save some money.
The Deloitte Houston 2025 back-to-school retails survey found that local K-12 parents plan to spend less than last year. Tax-free weekend is this weekend so FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some help on ways you can save some money.
Tips for avoiding back-to-school shopping scams
Many families are beginning their back-to-school shopping, and scammers are ready for you.
Many families are beginning their back-to-school shopping, and scammers are ready for you.
Free classes to prep for paid apprenticeships
Free classes are being made available to help with the shortage of HVAC technicians in the United States and prepare potential candidates for paid apprenticeships. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has all the details.
Free classes are being made available to help with the shortage of HVAC technicians in the United States and prepare potential candidates for paid apprenticeships. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has all the details.
Paid apprenticeships available in HVAC, skilled trades
There are paid apprenticeships available in HVAC, skilled trades to help relieve worker shortage and you can take free classes to help you prepare for the job.
There are paid apprenticeships available in HVAC, skilled trades to help relieve worker shortage and you can take free classes to help you prepare for the job.
Tips to prep your home for hurricane season | Sullivan's Smart Sense
The peak of hurricane season is coming up, so now's the time to prep your home! FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke to an expert on why your garage door should be at the top of your list.
The peak of hurricane season is coming up, so now's the time to prep your home! FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke to an expert on why your garage door should be at the top of your list.
Turning phone into satellite phone amid emergency
In a hurricane or flood, you can lose cell phone service and Wi-Fi but there's new technology that you may not even know you have. New technology can help you contact loved ones and emergency responders.
In a hurricane or flood, you can lose cell phone service and Wi-Fi but there's new technology that you may not even know you have. New technology can help you contact loved ones and emergency responders.
How to launch emergency calls, text messages when cell service goes down
In a hurricane or a flood, you could lose cell phone service and Wi-Fi. But there is new technology that you may not even know you have on your phone that can help you contact loved ones and emergency responders.
In a hurricane or a flood, you could lose cell phone service and Wi-Fi. But there is new technology that you may not even know you have on your phone that can help you contact loved ones and emergency responders.