Here’s what AT&T is doing for more than 70 million customers who became data breach victims
Read full article: Here’s what AT&T is doing for more than 70 million customers who became data breach victimsNo one wants to be a victim of a data breach but if you find yourself in this situation, its important to know what options are available to you.
These Houstonians made it to Forbes’ 2024 ‘Richest people in the world’ list
Read full article: These Houstonians made it to Forbes’ 2024 ‘Richest people in the world’ listThese Houstonians have secured a coveted spot on Forbes' prestigious 'Richest People in the World' list for 2024, despite the challenges faced in 2020.
Help for Houston homeowners left with damage after utility crews dig
Read full article: Help for Houston homeowners left with damage after utility crews digDiscover what to do when a utility company leaves damage behind on your property. Investigative reporter Amy Davis shares insights on how to get information and seek compensation for property damage caused by utility crews.
Ask Amy: How to cut funeral costs with the help of a funeral negotiator
Read full article: Ask Amy: How to cut funeral costs with the help of a funeral negotiatorIt’s something every person will probably have to deal with at some point. We are talking about paying funeral costs for your loved one or planning ahead for yourself. Amy Davis talks with the “Funeral Negotiator” about how to keep funeral costs down.
7 ways to prevent packages from getting stolen this holiday season
Read full article: 7 ways to prevent packages from getting stolen this holiday seasonIn light of Wednesday being National Package Protection Day, there are some security measures that can be taken to ensure the gifts you order stay in your possession, and not get in the hands of porch pirates.
President Biden touts efforts to ease student debt, including $9B more in loan forgiveness
Read full article: President Biden touts efforts to ease student debt, including $9B more in loan forgivenessPresident Joe Biden on Wednesday touted his administration’s efforts to address student debt, including an additional $9 billion in relief that the White House announced.
5 ways to support Small Business Saturday
Read full article: 5 ways to support Small Business SaturdayIt all comes at you so quickly: One minute, you’re making grocery lists and setting the menu for Thanksgiving, and then, in the blink of an eye, the holiday has arrived, only to be followed by Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday -- and then your tree goes up and Christmas morning is here.
I bonds: What you need to know about inflation-protected bonds, how to invest
Read full article: I bonds: What you need to know about inflation-protected bonds, how to investJust as interest rates on loans and credit cards have gone up, so have the rates on savings accounts and CDs. If you are looking for the highest interest rate so your money can grow, you need to look at government I bonds, KPRC 2′s Amy Davis reported Wednesday.
Walmart to offer free delivery for store-to-home deliveries to Houstonians through April 30; here’s how to save
Read full article: Walmart to offer free delivery for store-to-home deliveries to Houstonians through April 30; here’s how to saveFrom April 10-30th, you can get 3 free deliveries from WalMart.
Final days to get your free weekly credit report drawing near
Read full article: Final days to get your free weekly credit report drawing nearChecking your credit report regularly is important. You may spot inaccurate information that could hurt your chances of getting a loan, or you could find signs that your identity has been stolen.
Griddy customers don’t have to pay huge bills from February freeze
Read full article: Griddy customers don’t have to pay huge bills from February freezeFormer customers of Griddy Energy are off the hook. A settlement between the Texas Attorney General and the wholesale electric provider means customers stuck with huge bills from the February freeze won't have to pay a dime.
Here are your rights when a company won’t honor a warranty
Read full article: Here are your rights when a company won’t honor a warrantyWhether you pay for an extended warranty or the product you buy comes with one, you expect the company to make the repairs it promised when you need them. Many consumers are discovering businesses are making it nearly impossible to file claims for warranty work. KPRC 2 Investigates discovered that consumers do have rights when it comes to warranties.
Timeshare Termination company disappears with customers’ money
Read full article: Timeshare Termination company disappears with customers’ moneyTraveling and spending time with family are two big draws that convince people to buy into timeshares. But when those timeshare owners want to get out of the expense and commitment, they usually find themselves stuck. That's why dozens of people paid big money to a company that promised it could legally end their timeshare agreements. Once they paid, the company disappeared. Those customers contacted KPRC 2 Investigates reporter Amy Davis to get answers.
Here is where teachers can get a free oil change and car wash
Read full article: Here is where teachers can get a free oil change and car washFrom now until September 30th, eight Houston area Mazda dealerships are offering free oil changes and car washes to educators, even if you don't drive a Mazda.
Portable generators recalled because they could amputate fingers
Read full article: Portable generators recalled because they could amputate fingersGenerac is recalling 321,160 portable generators because you can pinch, amputate or crush your fingers against the generator frame and the machine's unlocked handle.
Here are the top 10 consumer complaints and how to resolve these problems
Read full article: Here are the top 10 consumer complaints and how to resolve these problems2020 was a real dumpster fire of a year. Many people just want to forget it. But the folks at the Consumer Federation of America has compiled consumer complaints from 34 agencies in 18 states to compile the top 10 areas consumer complained about.
Houston-area hospitals not releasing prices required by new law
Read full article: Houston-area hospitals not releasing prices required by new lawImagine shopping online for a colonoscopy or heart surgery just like we shop for airline tickets. You type in what procedure you need and you get a list of prices from hospitals that show what you would pay with and without insurance. That is the idea behind the Hospital Price Transparency Rule. The federal law that took effect in January says hospitals must release pricing information before providing service.
Here is why you may want to opt out of child tax credit early payments
Read full article: Here is why you may want to opt out of child tax credit early paymentsThe first of six child tax credit payments to parents will hit bank accounts and mailboxes on July 15. Some families may absolutely need the money now to pay bills. That is why President Biden pushed the advance payments. If you don’t need it, there are several reasons you may want to opt-out of receiving the early payments.
Check your freezer for these frozen shrimp products linked to salmonella outbreak
Read full article: Check your freezer for these frozen shrimp products linked to salmonella outbreakThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked a salmonella outbreak to several Avanti frozen shrimp products sold nationwide.
