HUD-certified counselors offer free counseling to avoid eviction & foreclosure
Rent and mortgage payments are coming due again soon. If you can't afford to pay them, HUD-certified counselors say they're ready to help you through the financial crisis and to try to avoid eviction or foreclosure.
How to be financially prepared for a storm
A few tips on how to prep you and your family for a tropical storm financially.
Preparing financially for a storm
Many people worry about food and supplies before storms, but they should also make sure their finances are in order, too.
Some college students, parents may be stuck with apartment costs while taking online classes
College students and parents are concerned they could be stuck with apartment or meal plan costs while taking online classes.
Jobless Texans may get additional $300 weekly unemployment benefits soon
Unemployed Texans may receive an additional $300 weekly in benefits.
Unemployed Texans may see additional weekly unemployment benefits
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more for unemployed Texans who may see additional weekly employment benefits.
Parents of college students concerned about apartment costs while they study online
College students and parents alike are worried they may have to pay for apartment costs while studying from home.
More drivers looking to unload car leases
Maybe you leased an expensive car before the crisis began, but you can't afford it anymore. Most leases will let you transfer the lease to someone else so that you don't have to keep paying it.
How to swap your vehicle lease
Swapalease is one of the companies helping customers get out of their leases for a low price, FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains.
Applications begin for Houston & Harris County rental relief
Landlords can begin applying this week, tenants next week. Harris County is providing $25 million in rental assistance. The City of Houston is offering up $20 million.
Applications begin for Houston & Harris County rental relief
Landlords can begin applying this week, tenants next week. Harris County is providing $25 million in rental assistance. The City of Houston is offering up $20 million.
Houston homebuilder offering mortgage assistance to homeowners in need
If you can't afford your mortgage payment this month, one Houston homebuilder may be able to help.
How to protect your credit score during the economic crisis
With so many people out of work and struggling to pay credit card, mortgage, and loan payments, you may be worried it's damaging your credit score.
Payday Advance apps offer much cheaper alternative to payday loans
Instead of turning to high-interest payday loans, some people are turning to payday advance apps to get advanced money for little to no cost.
More businesses announce COVID-19 surcharges
You can expect to see COVID-19 surcharges on your receipts through this winter. In fact, expect to see them in more businesses.
Trump's $400 extra unemployment benefit may not happen
President Trump signed an executive order to provide an extra $400 dollars in unemployment benefits a week and cut the payroll tax. But legal scholars question whether Trump's order is constitutional.
Trump's $400 extra unemployment benefit may not happen
After Congress couldn't reach an agreement on a second stimulus bill on Friday before their month-long recess began, President Trump signed an executive order to offer relief. But legal scholars question whether Trump's order is constitutional.
Family's water shut off over a nearly $3000 bill
A Harris County family has been in a year-long battle with Contreras over a leaky main and a nearly $3000 water bill.
AAA reports relying on active driving assistance puts drivers at risk
If you rely on your car's automatic lane change or braking assistance, AAA says those safety features are putting you at risk of an accident.
Taxpayers can amend returns to collect missed credits, deductions
Many professional tax preparers offer free tax reviews and may find credits or deductions you didn't take.