How to cut holiday spending while still enjoying the season of giving
Tara Aldrete of Money Management International advises on how to cut holiday spending while still enjoying the season to the fullest.
Shippers, retailers wrestle with delivering record online holiday sales
There are record online orders this holiday season and that could mean your package doesn't get delivered on time or to the right location. Heather Sullivan explains the ways to ensure it does!
Bots drive up prices on hot holiday gifts
If you're shopping online this holiday season, you might find hot gifts, such as gaming consoles, selling out fast or the prices are sky high.
WalletHub's list of top gift cards, credit cards for holiday shopping
Are you about to buy gift cards for your family and friends for the holidays? Many people are this year. And some gift cards can help you save money on holiday spending.
Gift cards can help you save money on holiday gifts
One of the most popular gifts this holiday season will be gift cards because so many people are shopping online.
Homebuyers taking advantage of downpayment assistance programs, low rates
Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation says more and more people are taking advantage of downpayment grants, tax credits, and low rates to buy their first homes.
GM ordered to recall 5.9 million trucks & SUVs for Takata airbags
Before you get on the road for Thanksgiving, no matter what type of vehicle you drive, you should check to see if you have a recalled Takata airbag and have it repaired.
Black Friday travel deals offer discounts for trips next year
Companies are offering Black Friday travel deals for trips next year.
How holiday shoppers can support Houston's minority-owned businesses
A new survey says Houston shoppers want to support minority-owned businesses this holiday season.
How to get free Thanksgiving dinner, plus other ways to save
The Ibotta cashback app and several brands have launched a program to give you Thanksgiving dinner for free when you purchase items at Walmart.
Many landlords turning down rental aid from Eviction Diversion program
The state allocated $221 million from the federal C.A.R.E.S. Act to help keep delinquent tenants in their homes but a number of landlords say the assistance is too late.
Some drivers want Texas to stop selling driver's license data after statewide breach
Consumers and privacy advocates are sounding the alarm, saying the state is leaving millions vulnerable to identity theft after a license breach.
Nearly 28 million licensed Texas drivers hit by data breach
James Lee from the Identity Theft Resource Center says drivers should freeze their credit and change their passwords.
Survey says Houston holiday shoppers will spend less, but shop more socially aware
Accenture's 2020 Holiday Shopping survey polled shoppers in 17 metro cities, including Houston. They found holiday shopping will look different this year.
How the Supreme Court's Affordable Care Act decision could impact Texans
Striking down the Affordable Care Act could end protections for young adults to be covered through their parents' policies until age 26, or for pre-existing conditions.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau allows debt collectors to use social media
Debt collectors won't be allowed to deceive debtors, such as trying to "friend" someone without disclosing they are a debt collector.
Cashback apps can boost savings for online holiday shopping
There are several cashback apps available that can help you save even more money than shopping sales.
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.
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.
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.