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Bug in Chase Bank online banking causing double transactions, fees

Ask Amy: What to consider about private flood insurance options + Should renters buy flood insurance?

Ask Amy show notes: FEMA Flood insurance changes

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PHOTOS: $36M massive home in Memorial area is big-time luxe; Take a look inside this exclusive residence

The mansion at 100 Carnarvon in the Memorial area is on the market for $36 million.

Sharing the burden? Why you could pay more for flood insurance than someone in a flood-prone area

FEMA changes the way it calculates flood insurance rates. FEMA raised rates for many homes that have never flooded and lowered rates for homes that have.

4 steps to take if you get a high water bill

No one likes a surprise high water bill. You can fight it! We have four steps to take if you get a high water bill.

What to buy on Memorial Day and what to skip, according to experts

Dozens of brands and retailers host Memorial Day sales toward the end of May, and it’s easy to feel tempted by big discounts.

Uber launches teen accounts in Houston

Uber is launching a new feature Monday in the Houston area that is designed to help families on the go with teens.

Ask Amy: Ways to avoid bank fraud and a $15k water bill erased

We are helping you keep your money safe. Investigator Amy Davis explains a few steps to take now to help avoid bank fraud, including what you should be looking for when checking your bank account online.

Ask Amy show notes: Avoiding check and bank fraud

We are helping you keep your money safe. With a massive increase in check fraud and banking fraud, Amy Davis talks with Ken Smiley, Executive Vice President for Amegy Bank about the newest ways thieves are targeting customers and what you can do to protect your money.

Blue Bell’s got a new flavor, but we don’t know what it is yet. Can you guess?

Blue Bell is out with a new flavor, y'all.

Peloton recalls 2.2 million exercise bikes due to safety hazard

Peloton is recalling 2 million exercise bicycles over safety concerns, the second major recall the fitness company has faced.

Ask Amy: 4 questions to ask before buying a car + homeowner stuck with $18K repair bill

Investigator Amy Davis explains what you need to know about buying a new or used car, including ways to save you money and protect you from potential fraud. Plus, the latest in a case of a homeowner stuck with a huge bill after a contractor she did not hire caused damage to her property.

Ask Amy show notes: Car buying, contracts and your rights

This week we talk all things related to buying cars and auto fraud. It's one of the most common questions we get. Amy Davis joins Dana Karni from Lone Star Legal Aid to share what you should know when it comes to used cars, contracts and your rights.

PHOTOS: Love some modern architecture? This Rice Military house on market for $1.1M could be your sweet spot

A home in the Rice Military neighborhood is on the market for $1,179,000, and if you’re a fan of the modern aesthetic, this is one you’ll want to peruse, if only for a look at the standout art featured in the staging.

Ask Amy: No test scores needed? Changes to college acceptance requirements

Amy Davis answers parents’ questions about what you need to do to prepare your teenager to get accepted to the college of their choice.

Ask Amy show notes: College Prep 101

In this week's episode of Ask Amy, Amy Davis talks with the President & CEO of Cram Crew, a Houston college readiness business, to find out what parents and students need to do as they prepare to send in those college applications.

Is Alexa spying on you? Tips on how to delete your voice history from your smart home device

Do you ever wonder if your smart devices are watching you? The latest statistics show that as many as 60 million households in the U.S. are actively using smart devices in their home.

Ask Amy: Do I have to pay full rent if I’m dealing with issues like no power?

We hear about the apartment maintenance issues you are dealing with. Learn your rights when it comes to getting things fixed and what you can do if management won’t help.

Ask Amy show notes: Renter’s Rights FAQ

Can a landlord just keep your deposit? What can you do if management won’t fix a problem? Amy Davis joins Eric Kwartler with Lone Star Legal Aid to answer your renters’ rights questions.

Can a landlord lock me out of my apartment? Renter’s rights FAQ

From unhealthy and dangerous living conditions to sky-high rent increases, we get a lot of questions about your rights when it comes to renting. The issues impact a lot of people. At least half of all Houstonians are renters. We brought some of your questions to Lone Star Legal Aid attorney Eric Kwartler to get answers.

Chick-fil-a dips into sauce-themed merchandise

Chick-fil-a releases a new line of sauce themed merchandise for a limited time.

Ask Amy show notes: Utility work in neighborhoods & your rights

It’s a complaint we hear frequently. Utility companies work in neighborhoods and leave damage or a mess behind. What can you do? Can companies just come to your property? In this week's Ask Amy episode, we've got answers to some of your questions about utility work in neighborhoods in our area.

Apple launches its savings account with 4.15% interest rate

Apple on Monday launched its Apple Card savings account with a 4.15% annual percentage yield. It requires no minimum deposit or balance, Apple said, and users can set up an account from the Wallet app on their iPhones.

Amazon to start charging fees for returns made with UPS

Amazon has started charging a fee for certain returns made at UPS stores this week, according to multiple reports.

Target’s car seat trade-in event is coming back. Here’s what you need to know.

Looking to buy a new car seat for your little one? Target’s car seat trade-in event returns this Saturday at Houston-area Target locations.

New alternative to thrifting for your family 👚🥻👕

Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. on Houston Life we'll show you how to turn old clothes into a trendy new statement piece.

Ask Amy show notes: Property tax relief bills

State Senators have proposed three bills that, if passed, could lower property tax bills this year. Senator Paul Bettencourt joins Amy Davis to explain the bills and what they could mean for people in Texas.

The cost of owning a car keeps rising

A growing number of people have fallen behind on their car payments, while tighter credit requirements make it harder for new car buyers to get a loan.

‘A legit laxative’: Starbucks customers are complaining about stomach issues from new olive oil-infused coffee

Starbucks customers have taken to social media to share their experiences with the coffee chain’s new slate of olive oil-infused drinks, and apparently, for some, the picture is not so pretty.

Ask Amy: One way to protect your money during economic troubles

Steps you can take to protect the money you have. Plus, will the city pay for pothole damage to your vehicle?

New Houston water rate increase

KPRC 2 Investigates continues to look into your water bills that are draining so many customers.

Today is the deadline to protest your property appraisal. This is how you can do it online

Many of you are getting property tax appraisals in the mail right now. KPRC 2 Investigates consumer expert Amy Davis explains what you need to do now to protest the value.

Why it is really hard to tell if a review is fake

Before you buy just about anything, you probably check reviews to see what other people have to say about it. You’ve heard stories about fake reviews but what you may not know is they are not only designed to trick you into buying junk, they are damaging small businesses that depend on reviews to survive.

Going to San Antonio? These are the new attractions at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in 2023

Six Flags Fiesta Texas is preparing to debut a new roller coaster and a number of new attractions and amenities at its Hurricane Harbor waterpark, the park announced earlier this month.

What you should know about your electric rates right now

You’re getting a little relief on your electric bill as energy charges tacked onto everyone’s bills just went down. But before you spend those small savings, brace your budget for another increase that is coming within a few months.

Car insurance rates are crazy high right now. We have 5 ways you can save

You may have noticed the cost of car insurance is in overdrive. Many of us are getting bills hundreds of dollars higher at a time when just about everything is more expensive. Our KPRC 2 Investigates team is looking into why rates are rising and some ways you can try to get a lower bill.

Ask Amy: Warning about expedited passport services

How long does it take to get a passport? Should I try a service that helps expedite the passport process? Amy Davis has answers in Ask Amy.

Amazon to lay off 9,000 more workers after earlier cuts, reports say

The cuts are on top of the previous layoffs that commenced last November and extended into January. That round affected more than 18,000 employees.

Ask Amy: How to make complaints that get results

A lot of the emails and calls we get at KPRC 2 News is from people who are having issues with a business or company. We wanted to spell out the steps you can take if you have an issue you cannot resolve.

SunnyD Vodka: Nostalgic childhood beverage now a canned cocktail

There’s now a canned cocktail version of SunnyD that was created due to “popular demand.”

Princess Cruises offering large cruise discount through May 2: See the details on how to get the savings

Princess Cruises is offering up to 40 percent off select voyages sailing March 2023 and beyond.

Tax season: 6 things to know before hiring tax help

This tax season get ready for surprises that could impact your budget. You can’t count on last year’s popular tax breaks and there’s no stimulus money headed your way. Learn what to expect and what you should know about getting help.

Ask Amy: How to get money back from wrong electric bill tax charges

You could be paying more than you should for your electric bill. There’s a tax some people are wrongly being charged. What to look for on your bill and how you can get some of that money back.

Ask Amy show notes: ‘DRAINED’ water bill concerns

The KPRC 2 ‘DRAINED’ Investigation into Houston’s water department is resonating. We have been digging into huge bills and inaccurate meter reads for months. Investigator Amy Davis joins Producer Andrea Slaydon to discuss the highlights of our latest round of cases and what it all means for others looking for help with their own bill issues.

Dealing with IRS delays: What is being done to help backlogs

We are right in the middle of tax filing season for 2022. Still, millions of returns from previous years are still not processed. The backlog is impacting a lot of people, including one Houston woman who called our KPRC 2 Investigates team for help.

Car insurance rates are skyrocketing. What you can do to keep costs in check

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Ask Amy: Finding a tax preparer you can trust

As you look to get your taxes done this year, we have a warning. There are fraudulent tax preparers who set up shop with the goal of stealing from you. Often people who are victims of these fraudulent tax schemes don’t know it until months later when they never get a refund. Not only is your money gone but thieves have your important personal information.

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