Amy Davis
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Houston, TX, United States
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Amazon plans to share your internet with your neighbors. Here’s how you opt out
If you have an Amazon device in your home, anything from an Alexa to an Echo, you have a few days later to opt-out of an experiment that could put your privacy at risk. → Read More
3 ways you can have outdoor fun with your family this weekend in the Houston area
Even though kids have been home the last two and a half months, their summer break is just now getting started. If you have exhausted all of your ideas to keep the kids entertained, we can help. → Read More
What you don’t know about skipping a mortgage payment that could hurt you
Millions of Americans are out of work and not able to pay their mortgage right now. To help, most lenders are offering to let customers skip one or a few payments. It’s called forbearance. Before you take them up on this offer and skip a payment or a few, hold up. → Read More
7 ways to get free or low cost health care services
This article lists free and in expensive resources for health care services and screenings. → Read More
What Houston-area summer camps are doing during the pandemic
Governor Greg Abbott gave Texas summer camps the green light to open on May 31, but not all camps are opening as normal. → Read More
Here are 2 ways to save money on car insurance
If your car is collecting more dust and pollen than miles these days because you're working from home, there are a couple of ways you can save some money. → Read More
Trust Index: Is website that promises extra $800 stimulus payment legitimate?
A Houston woman reached out to KPRC 2 after she said her friend signed up on a website to get an extra $800 stimulus payment. → Read More
Don’t toss those loyalty bucks and cash you earned. You may still be able to use them
Many points, cash and loyalty coupons we earned in February and March have now expired, but don't throw them away! Most retailers are extending your perks since you didn't get to use them during the shutdown. → Read More
What you need to know before using certain disinfectants
As people work to disinfect and keep their homes clean and clear of the coronavirus, some are seeing major damage from certain cleaners. Others think they are disinfecting surfaces when they're actually not. → Read More
Preschools are closed. So why are parents forced to pay tuition?
Parents are in a pinch and feeling frustrated that preschools are requiring tuition payments for April and May, even though classes were canceled and their children were home. → Read More
Here are answers to your questions about evictions and renters’ rights during the coronavirus pandemic
Consumer expert Amy Davis is answering some of the most common questions renters are asking about evictions during the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
SAT, ACT and AP: What students need to know about testing during the pandemic
Students are facing major changes since the coronavirus pandemic has canceled standardized testing. This article explains new deadlines and guidelines to prepare high schoolers for college. → Read More
School travel tour companies not refunding full payment for canceled trips
Many students spent months planning out of state and overseas summer school trips with classmates and teachers. The pandemic caused the cancellation of the tours, but the tour companies aren't refunding all of the money parents paid. → Read More
United Airlines may cut 15,000 employees’ hours in half
United Airlines employees are upset they may soon lose half of their pay even after the company accepted $5 billion from the federal government. → Read More
Consumer expert Amy Davis answers your questions about retailers reopening May 1
Houston retailers reopen Friday, May 1. Consumer expert Amy Davis is answering your questions about how shopping will work under the Texas governor's guidelines to keep everyone safe. → Read More
Your stimulus payment questions answered
Have a question about your stimulus payment? There's a good chance you can get the answer here. → Read More
Your stimulus payment questions answered
Have a question about your stimulus payment? There's a good chance you can get the answer here. → Read More
Homeowners want HOA dues refunds for amenities they can’t use
Neighborhood pools, gyms and clubhouses are closed. These are amenities most homeowners pay for in their HOA dues. Now, some of you want to know if you will get a break or a refund for the amenities you can not use. → Read More
This is where you can pick up FREE pet food for your pets today
If you need food for your pets, the Houston Humane Society is giving it away today. This article explains how you can get some. → Read More
How to get free legal advice from a Houston attorney through the coronavirus pandemic
You can sign up online for a Houston attorney to call you for legal advice during the pandemic. → Read More