Money: 401K withdrawals, other alternatives
This tough economy is leading more people to tap into their retirement accounts for cash. But this short-term fix can mean a long-term loss for your retirement. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense on other options to make ends meet.
This tough economy is leading more people to tap into their retirement accounts for cash. But this short-term fix can mean a long-term loss for your retirement. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense on other options to make ends meet.
Your Legal Questions: July 27, 2023
FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers viewers' legal questions.
FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers viewers' legal questions.
The cost of 401k withdrawals and other options for emergency cash
The Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies surveyed 5,700 workers at for-profit companies and found 30% had taken a loan on their retirement funds, and 21% had taken an early or hardship withdrawals.
The Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies surveyed 5,700 workers at for-profit companies and found 30% had taken a loan on their retirement funds, and 21% had taken an early or hardship withdrawals.
Five 21-year-old men arrested with prohibited weapons to kill hundreds of people free on bond the next day
Several 21-year-olds were said to be found with enough weapons to kill hundreds of people during a traffic stop last month.
Several 21-year-olds were said to be found with enough weapons to kill hundreds of people during a traffic stop last month.
Workplace Relationships: Dipping pen in company ink
We?re all tempted from time to time, but is that office place flirtation, okay? Dipping your pen in company ink can be fun, but risky. Our friends join us and talk about all the do?s and don?ts of workplace romance.
We?re all tempted from time to time, but is that office place flirtation, okay? Dipping your pen in company ink can be fun, but risky. Our friends join us and talk about all the do?s and don?ts of workplace romance.
Parent to Parent: Special Olympics
Special Olympics is expanding to include every child and adult. It’s a nationwide organization with a huge local impact that can help your children and you!
Special Olympics is expanding to include every child and adult. It’s a nationwide organization with a huge local impact that can help your children and you!
Stepping Out: Cheating and Secrets
They say cheaters never win, but is that really the truth? Our friends on the couch talk about stepping out of relationships for some extra side-loving. We get into whether cheaters actually feel any regret. Plus, if you catch your friend cheating are you snitching? What?s done in the dark comes to light in this episode.
They say cheaters never win, but is that really the truth? Our friends on the couch talk about stepping out of relationships for some extra side-loving. We get into whether cheaters actually feel any regret. Plus, if you catch your friend cheating are you snitching? What?s done in the dark comes to light in this episode.
Houston Crime Files: Houston woman detained in Dubai, teen escapes "House of Horrors"
The last two months are described as "terrifying" for a Houston woman who we're told is being detained in Dubai. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more on why she's being held.
The last two months are described as "terrifying" for a Houston woman who we're told is being detained in Dubai. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more on why she's being held.
Nearly 5 million Kia & Hyundai vehicles still need free fix to prevent theft
CARFAX partnering with Kia and Hyundai to help car owners get free fix to prevent theft.
CARFAX partnering with Kia and Hyundai to help car owners get free fix to prevent theft.
It?s A Barbie World: Girl?s night in pink
It?s a Barbie party and the ladies are hot and in pink! We?re talking all things Barbie from our favorite dolls to which Barbie inspired us the most. While the ladies enjoy their pink Barbie party Jen and Veronica take the party patrol outside to Alamo Drafthouse for a special screening of the Barbie movie. We can?t forget those Barbie collabs either! Carolina visits Kendra Scott and Pinkberry to get the scoop on their Barbie-themed initiatives. And what?s a party without food? We get the midnight munchies for pink tacos.
It?s a Barbie party and the ladies are hot and in pink! We?re talking all things Barbie from our favorite dolls to which Barbie inspired us the most. While the ladies enjoy their pink Barbie party Jen and Veronica take the party patrol outside to Alamo Drafthouse for a special screening of the Barbie movie. We can?t forget those Barbie collabs either! Carolina visits Kendra Scott and Pinkberry to get the scoop on their Barbie-themed initiatives. And what?s a party without food? We get the midnight munchies for pink tacos.
Porn: Turning it on to get off
Do you watch porn to get off? Some people love it, while others think it’s disgusting. Our friends join us on the couch and let us know how they feel about porn, and even tell us about their own spank bank.
Do you watch porn to get off? Some people love it, while others think it’s disgusting. Our friends join us on the couch and let us know how they feel about porn, and even tell us about their own spank bank.
UT researchers say PPP loan fraud inflated home prices
UT Austin researchers found PPP loan fraud helped drive up home prices.
UT Austin researchers found PPP loan fraud helped drive up home prices.
Meta launches Threads amid a sea of new social media platforms
Meta is starting a new social media platform to rival Twitter called Threads.
Meta is starting a new social media platform to rival Twitter called Threads.
National Daiquiri Day: Daiquiri Hotspots in Houston
It's National Daiquiri Day so The Nightcap crew went on a daq hop across the greater Houston area. We made stops at Clarkwood, Daiquiri Trap, Daiquiri Xpress, and Coco's on the Canal for some of the best daiquiri options!
It's National Daiquiri Day so The Nightcap crew went on a daq hop across the greater Houston area. We made stops at Clarkwood, Daiquiri Trap, Daiquiri Xpress, and Coco's on the Canal for some of the best daiquiri options!
Credit card debt and delinquencies climbing, especially among young adults
The high cost of living has led consumers to rack up credit card debt, now at an average of 24% APR.
The high cost of living has led consumers to rack up credit card debt, now at an average of 24% APR.
Breaking Bond: No action taken against 18-year-old accused killer after repeatedly violating bond conditions
A judge took no action against an accused killer after he reportedly violated his bond conditions on numerous occasions.
A judge took no action against an accused killer after he reportedly violated his bond conditions on numerous occasions.
Pick me: What do men want in a woman?
What qualities do men seek in a woman when pursuing a relationship? Is it love or simply a physical connection? As our friends share their thoughts on this hot topic, we cool down with some amazing daiquiris and top off our whole conversation, Fweshie Oloye brings his afro beat vibes to his first-ever musical performance on television.
What qualities do men seek in a woman when pursuing a relationship? Is it love or simply a physical connection? As our friends share their thoughts on this hot topic, we cool down with some amazing daiquiris and top off our whole conversation, Fweshie Oloye brings his afro beat vibes to his first-ever musical performance on television.
Ways to cut your energy bill: Sullivan's Smart Sense
If your energy bills are rising as high as this summer’s temperatures, watch Sullivan’s Smart Sense today at 12:30 p.m.
If your energy bills are rising as high as this summer’s temperatures, watch Sullivan’s Smart Sense today at 12:30 p.m.
Summertime fun, dating & food
Summertime is in full swing, but are things heating up on the dating scene? Carolina invited the friends over to see what summer looks like in and out of relationships AND if it's really a hot dad summer. Plus, we try some delicious bites of ice cream and barbecue!
Summertime is in full swing, but are things heating up on the dating scene? Carolina invited the friends over to see what summer looks like in and out of relationships AND if it's really a hot dad summer. Plus, we try some delicious bites of ice cream and barbecue!
Congresswoman facing backlash for comments about Israel: FOX Faceoff
U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal facing backlash after comments made calling Israel a ?racist state.? The congresswoman was appearing appeared at a conference for progressive activists addressing the audience saying Palestinians deserve autonomy and the dream of a two-state nation is slipping away. After a video of her comments went viral on social media, the congresswoman issued an apology.
U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal facing backlash after comments made calling Israel a ?racist state.? The congresswoman was appearing appeared at a conference for progressive activists addressing the audience saying Palestinians deserve autonomy and the dream of a two-state nation is slipping away. After a video of her comments went viral on social media, the congresswoman issued an apology.