Scam City

Texas Ranks No. 2 for Financial Scams in the Nation—How to Spot Them

A recent study has shown Houston to have the second highest rate of scam victims in the country.

09/13/2022 By Claire Anderson

Cha-Ching!

Local Hospitality Conglomerate To Offer Bitcoin Rewards Program

The partnership is the first bitcoin program in the hospitality industry and yet another pioneering move for Tilman Fertitta.

11/16/2021 By Shelby Stewart Edited by Nandi Howard

To the moon

Dionne Warwick to Headline Dogepalooza in Sugar Land This October

The first-ever cryptocurrency festival is coming to Houston.

08/17/2021 By Shelby Stewart

"Money Changes Everything"

Houston Rock N’ Rolls Out Relief to Bayou City’s Struggling Music Industry

The $3 million fund will hopefully help blunt some of the damage Covid-19 has had on crowd-relying musicians and venues .

11/09/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Plans on Pause

Meet Houstonians Opening Small Businesses in the Time of COVID-19

Despite the economic upheaval, several Bayou City residents are forging ahead with new entrepreneurial endeavors.

04/29/2020 By Craig Hlavaty

The Arts Will Go On

Houston Artist Relief Funds Kick into High Gear

Organizations of all sizes and scopes are working together to assist Bayou City artists during the coronavirus pandemic.

04/15/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Coronavirus

The Breakdown On COVID-19 Stimulus Cash

Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus stimulus checks and a few other ways officials are easing the pandemic's economic fallout for Houstonians.

03/26/2020 By Dianna Wray

Ice House

Houston Is the Card Skimmer Capital of the Nation. What Is Being Done About It?

“It’s not only getting more frequent, but technology is constantly evolving. We haven’t kept up.”

06/25/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Money, Money, Money

The Houstonian's Guide to Making—and Saving—Money

Improve your financial health this year.

12/31/2018 By Houstonia Staff

Money, Money, Money

How Do Houstonians Earn and Spend Their Money?

We break it down.

12/31/2018 By Laura Furr Mericas

Money, Money, Money

One Woman's (Failed) Quest to Follow a Budget for a Week

We'll give her an A for effort (and creativity).

12/31/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Money, Money, Money

4 Ways to Make Bank in Houston Without Being a Doctor or an Engineer

Lesser-known, high-paying gigs.

12/31/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Money, Money, Money

Answers to 6 Money Questions You're Probably Too Embarrassed to Ask

We took one for the team.

12/31/2018 By Nicki Koetting

Money, Money, Money

Is Houston Still a Cheap Place to Live?

Houston has always had a reputation of being a super-affordable city—but is it outgrowing that image?

12/31/2018 By Dianna Wray

Private School Guide

The Buck Goes On: When Your Kid Goes to Private School, Be Prepared to Spend

It's not just the tuition that'll cost you—fees for extracurricular activities, school trips, technology and more add up.

10/02/2017 By Laura Furr Mericas

Ice House

Can You Make $1,000 in a Month on Craiglist? Depends What You're Willing to Do

The gig economy heats up in Houston.

05/25/2017 By Marianella Orlando

Reppin' H-Town

Jim Parsons Has Made How Much on The Big Bang Theory?!

After 12 seasons on CBS he'll be halfway to Beyoncé-money status.

03/23/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

The Crawfish Guide

How Do You Know When You're Getting a Good Crawfish Deal?

And how does anyone keep up with all the different deals around town?

02/20/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt