CDC's affidavit didn't stop eviction notice
A Houston renter says the CDC's affidavit didn't stop her landlord from issuing a notice to vacate. So what do you do then? Sullivan's Smart Sense shares some options.
A Houston renter says the CDC's affidavit didn't stop her landlord from issuing a notice to vacate. So what do you do then? Sullivan's Smart Sense shares some options.
Study: Half of homeowners in forbearance had incorrect strikes on their credit
More than four million homeowners took forbearance on their mortgage payments when the pandemic shutdown threw so many people out of work. But a new survey finds 54% of respondents say it was negatively reported on their credit when it shouldn't have been.
More than four million homeowners took forbearance on their mortgage payments when the pandemic shutdown threw so many people out of work. But a new survey finds 54% of respondents say it was negatively reported on their credit when it shouldn't have been.
54 percent of homeowners in forbearance reported to credit bureaus
A recent study found that more than half of homeowners in forbearance had incorrect strikes against their credit.
A recent study found that more than half of homeowners in forbearance had incorrect strikes against their credit.
eMeals can help families plan meals, save money
Now that kids are starting the school year, many parents could use help with meal planning, especially if the kids are at home and needing breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Now that kids are starting the school year, many parents could use help with meal planning, especially if the kids are at home and needing breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Looking to save some money and plan meals for your family
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more on an app you can use that can help you save some dough.
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more on an app you can use that can help you save some dough.
CDC directs halt to renter evictions to prevent virus spread
Renters covered through the executive order must meet four criteria, including a household income of $198,000 or less for couples filing jointly, or $99,000 for single filers.
Renters covered through the executive order must meet four criteria, including a household income of $198,000 or less for couples filing jointly, or $99,000 for single filers.
Trump's payroll tax cut is here, but you'll pay it back next year
On August 8th, President Trump signed an executive order that included a payroll tax cut so that workers will get bigger paychecks for the next four months. But over the four months after that, workers will have smaller paychecks.
On August 8th, President Trump signed an executive order that included a payroll tax cut so that workers will get bigger paychecks for the next four months. But over the four months after that, workers will have smaller paychecks.
President Trump's payroll tax cuts take effect
President Trump tax cuts pauses your payments into the social security system. The catch is, you will have to pay it back.
President Trump tax cuts pauses your payments into the social security system. The catch is, you will have to pay it back.
More money, deadline extended for rental assistance
Harris County Commissioners increased rental assistance from $25 million to $40 million. Add that to the rental assistance from the City of Houston and donors of $20 million, and that brings the combined pot to $60 million.
Harris County Commissioners increased rental assistance from $25 million to $40 million. Add that to the rental assistance from the City of Houston and donors of $20 million, and that brings the combined pot to $60 million.
Harris County extends rent assistance deadline
If you're struggling to pay rent, the deadline has been extended to Wednesday and the amount of rental assistance for Houston and Harris County has been increased.
If you're struggling to pay rent, the deadline has been extended to Wednesday and the amount of rental assistance for Houston and Harris County has been increased.
How to avoid repair, charity scams after Hurricane Laura
Even after natural disasters like Hurricane Laura, scammers are ready to take advantage of those who need repairs or those who are looking to help victims.
Even after natural disasters like Hurricane Laura, scammers are ready to take advantage of those who need repairs or those who are looking to help victims.
Avoiding scams after a storm
Even after natural disasters like Hurricane Laura, scammers are ready to take advantage of those who need repairs or those who are looking to help victims.
Even after natural disasters like Hurricane Laura, scammers are ready to take advantage of those who need repairs or those who are looking to help victims.
Homeowners may need windstorm insurance to cover hurricane wind damage
Winds are expected to be the most damaging part of Hurricane Laura in some areas. But wind damage isn't always covered by homeowner's insurance. Homeowners may need windstorm insurance.
Winds are expected to be the most damaging part of Hurricane Laura in some areas. But wind damage isn't always covered by homeowner's insurance. Homeowners may need windstorm insurance.
Could you need windstorm insurance
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more on whether or not you should look into windstorm insurance.
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more on whether or not you should look into windstorm insurance.
Shoppers buying up generators ahead of storm
A portable generator won't be able to run every appliance in your house. You'll want to run essential appliances, such as the refrigerator, some lights, a charger for your cell phone, or a window air conditioner.
A portable generator won't be able to run every appliance in your house. You'll want to run essential appliances, such as the refrigerator, some lights, a charger for your cell phone, or a window air conditioner.
Shoppers buying up generators ahead of storm
After customers told us some stores are running out of?generators, we called around.?Most major stores say trucks arrive nightly with more, including Lowe's.
After customers told us some stores are running out of?generators, we called around.?Most major stores say trucks arrive nightly with more, including Lowe's.
How to collect missing $500 child stimulus payments
Did you receive a stimulus check but not the extra $500 per child you should have? The IRS has reopened it's registration period so you can collect it.
Did you receive a stimulus check but not the extra $500 per child you should have? The IRS has reopened it's registration period so you can collect it.
HUD-certified counselors offer free counseling to avoid eviction & foreclosure
If you can't afford to pay rent or mortgage, HUD-certified counselors say they're ready to help you through the financial crisis and to try to avoid eviction or foreclosure.
If you can't afford to pay rent or mortgage, HUD-certified counselors say they're ready to help you through the financial crisis and to try to avoid eviction or foreclosure.
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.
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.
A few tips on how to prep you and your family for a tropical storm financially.