Cut home insurance costs
As Hurricane Francine hits, homeowners face rising insurance costs. Heather Sullivan shares tips on how to potentially lower your premiums.
How to climb out of debt
Record debt levels are putting a strain on many families. Join Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan for Money Mondays to learn how to manage and reduce your debt.
Affordable tips for hurricane season | Sullivan’s Smart Sense/Hurricane Gear Test
With Hurricane season at its peak, consumer reporter Heather Sullivan and meteorologist John Dawson show you how to prepare on a budget.
Preparing for a hurricane on a budget
With hurricane season at its peak, it's crucial to be prepared, even on a tight budget. Heather Sullivan and John Dawson share essential tips for smart, cost-effective emergency prep.
401K day: Boost your retirement fund
The Friday after Labor Day is 401K Day, a day to remind you to focus on funding your retirement. Financial advisor Richard Rosso joined the Morning Show with some important advice.
Sullivan's Smart Sense: Declutter your space
With school back in session, staying organized is key! Home organization specialist Melanie Summers shares tips to keep your kids on track.
Organize your child's school year
With school back in session, staying organized is key! Home organization specialist Melanie Summers shares tips to keep your kids on track.
How to avoid fake airline scams for travel season
Houston Airport say they're prepeared ot serve 880,000 passengers at Bush Airport and Hobby Airport for the Labor Day weekend and Friday is the busiest day, but not only for travelers. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan reports on the travel news
Texas has third most boats and gear stolen in country
Tips to help protect your boat and gear from theft.
Protect your boat this Labor Day weekend
Texas ranks third in stolen boats and gear nationwide. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares smart tips to protect your property this Labor Day weekend.
How to maximize your mileage and avoid common road issues Labor Day weekend
Ways to improve vehicle performance, gas mileage on road trips.
Labor Day weekend: Beat the gas prices with these tips
With Labor Day weekend travel up 10% and costs down, Heather Sullivan is live with tips to help you save on gas and make the most of your trip.
First time homebuyer assistance programs available
Downpayment assistance available for qualifying first-time homebuyers.
Is now the time to buy a home?
Down payment assistance programs are available for first-time buyers. Sandra Bradford from Bank of America is here to share her insight.
University of Houston students find relief through expanding food pantry services
More colleges like UH offer food pantries to help students in need.
UH food pantry sees surge in usage
Food insecurity is a growing challenge for college students, impacting graduation rates and daily life. Discover how the University of Houston’s Cougar Cupboard is stepping up to help.
Solar power gains traction after Beryl
With Hurricane Beryl's power outages driving interest, more Texans are turning to solar power and backup batteries to stay connected and save on energy costs.
8 million SAVE Plan borrowers placed in forbearance while courts consider challenge
What to know about the pause on the SAVE Plan for student loan borrowers.
Federal courts halt SAVE plan | Sullivan's Smart Sense
If you signed up for the new SAVE Plan to cut your federal student loan payments, you may have received a notice that your loans are now in forbearance.
Housing market: Changes in how homes bought, sold going into effect
There will be changes on how homes are bought and sold after the National Association of Realtors announced it would pay to settle lawsuits.