Houston, we have a show on the KPRC 2+ livestream just for you. Amy Davis breaks down the consumer news you need to know and answers the questions you’re asking us each week.
“Ask Amy” can be seen every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.
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- EPISODE 1: Renter’s Rights > Amy and Ryan Marquez of the University of Houston Center for Consumer Law cover a lot of ground as they tackle topics important to renters in Houston and across Texas. (show notes)
- EPISODE 2: Electricity Rates > Amy discusses electricity rates and how you can save when it comes time to review, renew, or change your energy provider. (show notes)
- EPISODE 3: Protesting Property Taxes > Amy breaks down how to protest your property tax evaluations in an in-depth discussion with Michael Berlanga, owner of Resolutions Now, a San Antonio-based real estate business. (show notes)
- EPISODE 4: Saving on Homeowner’s Insurance > Amy talks about how to cut costs on your homeowner’s insurance while still protecting your property. (show notes)
- EPISODE 5: Outrageous Water Bills > Amy’s guest is a man who sued the City of Houston over an outrageous water bill and won. Hear how he did it. (show notes)
- EPISODE 6: Medicare 101 > Amy and a representative from the Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging dive into what we need to know about Medicare benefits. (show notes)
- EPISODE 7: Student Loan Forgiveness > Amy Davis has everything you need to know about the new student loan forgiveness program with Andrea Robayo from The College Money Guys. (show notes)
- EPISODE 8: Costco vs Sam’s Club > Amy joins producer Andrea Slaydon to talk about the secret savings at membership bulk buying stores. Find out how to score cashback and get the best deals. (show notes)
- EPISODE 9: Cryptocurrency 101 > From the types of crypto to buying bitcoin and how to avoid scams, Amy Davis and expert Clayton Rawlings explain everything you need to know about cryptocurrency. (show notes)
- EPISODE 10: Home Warranty help > We are getting answers to your questions about home warranty companies. Investigator Mario Diaz also joins Amy to talk about how other states hold home warranty companies accountable. Plus, Mario gives some first-hand advice for dealing with these companies. (show notes)
- EPISODE 11: Viewer questions answered > You asked and Amy has answers! From flood insurance to questions about a door-to-door electric company salesperson, Amy, and producer Andrea Slaydon have answers to a few top questions sent to AskAmy@kprc.com. (show notes)
- EPISODE 12: Medicare Open Enrollment 101 > Medicare open enrollment begins October 15th and plans are now available for preview. Amy talks with Alex Rischan from the Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging about the best way to shop for Medicare, what to look for, and the new savings you will find. (show notes)
- EPISODE 13: Your rights in your HOA > Homeowners’ rights attorney David Kahne discusses issues homeowners advocates plan to present to the Texas Legislature in January to hold HOAs accountable. (show notes)
- EPISODE 14: How the BBB helps with consumer issues >Hear from Better Business Bureau President Dan Parsons about using the BBB to get help with issues you are having with a company or business. You’ll learn the review process, how complaints are handled, how the company ratings are scored, and why some businesses get kicked out. (show notes)
- EPISODE 15: Protecting your property > Amy talks with HPD Sgt. Tracy Hicks about protecting your vehicle in Houston. Learn why some vehicles are easier to steal and what you can do to keep your vehicle/property safe. (show notes)
- EPISODE 16: DRAINED: Water bill issues in Houston > Amy Davis and producer Andrea Slaydon talk about the series of water bill stories the team is working on. You’ll also hear from the new Public Works Director, Carol Haddock about why so many meter readings are wrong on your bills and what is being done to fix the problem. (show notes)
- EPISODE 17: Still DRAINED: See full Investigative series on water bill issues in Houston > We are taking a look at the entire KPRC 2 Investigates series on the City of Houston water department. Investigator Amy Davis led our team on the ‘DRAINED’ series as we looked into issues from outstanding huge bills to brown water. (show notes)
- EPISODE 18: Shop and save for the holidays > Thanksgiving, Black Friday & Cyber Monday are behind us! The holiday shopping season is now. But we know things are more expensive this year. Producer Andrea Slaydon and reporter Bill Spencer join to talk about new ways and places to shop to help save some money. (show notes)
- EPISODE 19: New ways thieves are targeting senior citizens > Thieves work overtime to target everyone, but especially our aging parents. From free health screenings to calls about medical devices or easy part-time jobs - Jennifer Salazar, Executive Director of The Better Business Bureau Education Foundation, explains what you need to know to avoid falling victim. (show notes)
- EPISODE 20: “Ways 2 Save” End-of-year money moves to make now > We are all looking for ways to save money both at the end of 2022 and in 2023. Alan Pruitt of Pruitt Prep CPA joins Amy Davis to talk about things you can do right now to set yourself up for end-of-year taxes. Plus, how to best prepare yourself to save more money in 2023. (show notes)
- EPISODE 21: Consumer warnings for the new year > From scams that drain your bank account to thieves that use the mail to target entire neighborhoods, 2022 has been a busy year and we have been on top of it. Investigator Amy Davis wraps up some of the warnings and alerts from 2022 that you should still be aware of as we go into 2023. (show notes)
- EPISODE 22: Consumer alerts related to your bills > From vehicle ID theft to huge electricity bills, or phone service issues, inconvenient issues like this can happen to anyone. Amy Davis has a few consumer-related stories from 2022 that can help you feel prepared for 2023. (show notes)
- EPISODE 23: How to get the best price on a car in this crazy market! > The car market is crazy right now! We are helping you score the lowest price on a new car. Learn the secret way dealerships get you to pay more money. Mike Rumple, Your Car Buying Advocate, explains that there is a very specific process that people who get the best deals are using. (show notes)
- EPISODE 24: 2023 Money Reset > From groceries to bills, we all know just about everything is more expensive these days. There are ways you can save yourself money by doing a money reset. We promise it’s not that scary or hard! Financial Coach Connie Portlas talks with Amy Davis about how to get started and how small steps can really add up to big savings. (show notes)
- EPISODE 25: Ways 2 Save > We are helping you find extra money in your budget. From skincare products to subscription fees, we have ways you can save money. Amy Davis also takes us to one big box store to show how you can get discounts at the checkout. (show notes)
- EPISODE 26: Planning your escape: Financial and Legal 101 > This week the entire KPRC 2 team is working on “Breaking Free” - an initiative aimed at helping partner abuse survivors. Amy Davis talks with Brandi Lowery from Lone Star Legal Aid about the financial and legal aspects when you plan your escape. (show notes)
- EPISODE 27: Avoiding tax fraud > We are helping you avoid tax scams this tax season. Special Agent Mark Wilson, IRS Criminal Investigation joins Amy Davis to discuss the warning signs and red flags to look for, before hiring tax help. (show notes)
- EPISODE 28: ‘DRAINED’ Investigation into Houston water bills > Public Works Director Carol Haddock sits down with Investigator Amy Davis to discuss issues people are having with their water bills and what is being done to help customers. (show notes)
- EPISODE 29: ‘DRAINED” Investigation lessons learned > Investigator Amy Davis joins Producer Andrea Slaydon to discuss our latest round of cases looking into Houston water bill issues. From huge bills to wrong meter reads learn what some people are dealing with and what it means for all of us. (show notes)
- EPISODE 30: 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. (show notes)
- EPISODE 31: Protecting Your Money from Economic Downtown > From rising interest rates and inflation to bank failures, you’ve seen the news- but what are you doing about it? In this episode, Amy Davis gets practical advice from RIA Advisors’ Danny Ratliff about how to make sure you are protecting your savings. (show notes)
- EPISODE 32: Property tax relief > 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. (show notes)
- EPISODE 33: Utility neighborhood work & your rights > Complaints we frequently hear involve utility companies working in neighborhoods and leaving damage or a mess behind. What can you do? Amy Davis has answers to your questions about neighborhood utility work. (show notes)
- EPISODE 34: 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 these questions and more about your renter’s rights questions. (show notes)
- EPISODE 35: College Prep 101 > College admissions have changed a lot. Some universities won’t even consider your SAT/ ACT scores. 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. (show notes)
- EPISODE 36: Car buying and avoiding car fraud >This week we talk about 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. (show notes)
- EPISODE 37: Avoiding bank and check fraud > 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. (show notes)
- EPISODE 38: Help for Veterans > From housing repairs to medical care, thousands of people in our area have help available that they may not know about. Amy Davis talks with Col. Dave Lewis, Ret., Harris County Veterans Services, about different types of services available for Veterans and their families. (show notes)
- EPISODE 39: FEMA flood insurance hike > FEMA is calculating flood insurance in a new way, and it means higher rates for everyone. Leash Yu from “Agency Yu” joins Amy to talk about what you can expect to pay, shopping for private flood insurance, and why you should avoid letting your policy lapse. (show notes)
- EPISODE 40: Water rate hikes and your bill > In our ‘DRAINED’ KPRC 2 Investigation we are answering your questions about water bills in the city of Houston. Author, lawyer and businessman Bill King joins Amy Davis to explain how water rate increases impact your bills. (show notes)
- EPISODE 41: Buying solar panels FAQ > What people should know before going solar. Will you really have no electric bill? Can you apply for rebates? Amy Davis joins Gage Mueller with ADT Solar to answer the most common questions and misconceptions about buying solar. (show notes)
- EPISODE 42: Saving on travel > How to save money on your next trip and ways to save even after you’ve already made your travel plans! Amy Davis joins Summer Hull, with The Points Guy, with a few tricks for saving on flights, hotels, and cruises. (show notes)
- EPISODE 43: Energy savings in home and car > It’s that time of year when our electric bills jump way up. In your car and in your home, it is difficult to escape the heat. Amy Davis is joined by producer Andrea Slaydon to discuss surviving the summer heat and 12 ways to save money while doing it. (show notes)
- EPISODE 44: Skyrocketing Homeowners Insurance > You might be paying more for homeowner’s insurance rates. Jessica Fuentes with Brazos Insurance Agency joins Amy Davis to share what you should know if you are shopping or renewing anytime soon and what the ‘bait and switch’ quote is. (show notes)
- EPISODE 45: Gas Savings > Gas prices keep getting higher. We are always looking for ways for you to save money. Josh Zuber with AAA joined Amy Davis to talk about some of the easy ways you can save on your gas bill. (show notes)
- EPISODE 46: Make money from Robocalls > You can turn unwanted robocalls into cash. Doc Compton, from Robocalls.cash explains how you can get paid by answering robocalls. (show notes)
- EPISODE 47: Fighting ID theft > A common concern you ask Investigator Amy Davis about is identity theft. Learn what to do if your identity is stolen. Amy also explains things you can do right now to protect yourself from ID theft. (show notes)
- EPISODE 48: Avoiding roofing scams > Christian and Jennifer Hernandez from JC&C Roofing join Amy Davis to explain what to know before hiring roofing help and how to avoid scams. (show notes)
- EPISODE 49: Will & estate planning 101 > Simple things every family needs to consider for a will, power of attorney, and other important legal documents. Attorney Bri Holcombe with the Hunt Law Firm joins Amy to explain what people should know about estate planning and wills. Plus, where you can go for free help. (show notes)
- EPISODE 50: Can my boss do that? > The Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division Acting District Director Nicole Sellers joins Amy to answer questions regarding worker rights including how to know if you have money owed from a previous employer, or what to do if you think your employer is not paying you the right amount.
- EPISODE 51: Trending Topics > Mail theft caught on camera, again! Plus, what you should know about changing parking garage fees. Amy Davis joins Investigates Producer Andrea Slaydon to talk updates on trending topics our team is working on right now.
- EPISODE 52: Solar Panel sales & contracts > What you should know about solar panel sales and contracts. Amy Davis is joined by Attorney Charles Moster to talk about common methods solar panel salespeople use and what you should know before entering into a solar panel contract.
- EPISODE 53: ‘DRAINED’ Investigation - behind the scenes > A behind the scenes look at the KPRC 2 ‘DRAINED’ Investigation. What was Amy Davis really thinking when the Mayor of Houston was calling her “rude” in public and refusing to answer questions? Amy and Investigates Producer Andrea Slaydon talk all things ‘DRAINED’ following the latest release of our 18+month-long investigation.
- EPISODE 54: How to Protect yourself from bad builders > New Home Construction Nightmares. Amy joins Attorney Charles Moster with the Moster Law Firm to discuss top complaints people have about new home construction and help for those who need it!
- EPISODE 55: Buying a new or used car? Don’t lose your pants! > Car shopping can be stressful and time-consuming! Amy Davis joins former car salesman turned attorney Mehdi Cherkaoui who offers advice on what to avoid when shopping for a new or used car.
- EPISODE 56: Frozen pipe damage + Insurance claims > From frozen pipe damage to hiring a contractor Amy has what you need to know to keep your money safe. Attorney Eric Dick talks about storm damage and your insurance claims.
- EPISODE 57: Amy Answers your questions > You asked, and Amy Davis is getting answers. Questions include landlord deposit rules, dress refund issues and an unclaimed money letter that might be legit.
- EPISODE 58: Senior Citizen fraud warnings 2024 > From romance scam tricks to Medicare surprise packages, what you should know about scams involving senior citizens right now. Amy joins Jennifer Salazar, Executive Director and Vice President of The Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas - Education Foundation.
- EPISODE 59: Fighting cybercrimes > Even if you think you would never fall for one, cyber scams are getting more advanced. Tim Howard with Fortify Experts joined Amy Davis to talk about how to protect yourself and how AI is being used to trick people. Plus, hear from KPRC 2 Anchor Sofia Ojeda about how she almost fell victim to a scam.
- EPISODE 60: Energy rates and your bill > Good news for our electric bills. On March 1st the rates we all pay are going down. Amy joins Energy Ogre Chief Operating Officer David Kinchen to talk about rates and how much you can expect to save.
- EPISODE 61: Your credit report > Complaints about credit report mistakes have doubled. Consumer Report’s Ryan Reynolds joins Amy to talk about how to fix credit report mistakes, medical debt, freezing your accounts and what to do if you can’t get a mistake removed.
- EPISODE 62: Houston Mayor and water relief plan > After nearly two years of our KPRC 2 Investigates ‘DRAINED’ series, big changes are coming to help customers frustrated by water bill issues in Houston. During an exclusive interview with Amy Davis, Mayor John Whitmire reveals details of his water bill relief plan. Hear the full interview in this episode.
- EPISODE 63: Cutting funeral costs > It’s something every person will probably have to deal with. Paying funeral costs for your loved one or planning ahead for yourself. Amy talks with the Funeral Negotiator Ken Lambert.
- EPISODE 64: Help with legal issues > Have a problem with a company and need help? Amy talks with Elizabeth Tran, Houston Volunteer Lawyers Legal Services Director, about what you can do if you have an issue with a company.
- EPISODE 65: FAQ Consumer help > Amy talks with Tela Mange from Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation. Topics include residential service contracts/Ombudsman program, hiring contractors, complaints about mold and what you should know about tainted gas.
- EPISODE 66: Property deed issues + student rights > Guests from the Earl Carl Institute at Texas Southern University talk with Amy about how the institute helps people with property deeds/home ownership and also student rights.
- EPISODE 67: Common Divorce Myths > A major life change like divorce can be stressful and expensive. There are common myths about divorce that can cost you a lot of money. Amy Davis talks with Board Certified Family Law Attorney Trey Yates from “The Guide to Good Divorce” seminars. He’s helping bust common divorce misconceptions.
- EPISODE 68: Home and car insurance rates > Rates have increased in Texas by an average of 30% every year for the last 3 years. Leash Yu with Agency Yu Higginbotham explains why and how technology is being used to determine your rates. Plus, the important role your credit scores plays for car insurance rates.
- EPISODE 69: FAQ about HOA’s > From fines and fees to unexplained expenses we commonly hear your complaints about issues some of you are having with your homeowner’s association. Amy gets answers to your HOA related questions with Attorney David Kahne. He represents homeowners in battles against their HOA’s.
- EPISODE 70: Facility fees & your medical bills > Facility fees are common at hospitals where patients are billed separately for doctors and specialists. But in recent years as hospital systems buy up doctor’s offices, they are adding these facility fees to regular doctor bills. Vivian Ho, Ph.D., James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics, joined Amy to talk about what these fees mean to you. Amy also discusses legislation to ban facility fees.
- EPISODE 71: Car accident FAQ > Your car accident questions - answered! What if the insurance company ghosts you? Do you have to get a police report? Chi Nguyen of Pusch & Nguyen Injury Lawyers joins Amy to talk car crashes in Houston.
- EPISODE 72: What’s up with Electric Rates? > Why are electricity rates so high? When will they go down? What’s the best way to save money on electricity rates? Electric broker Mike Harrington with American Enerpower joins Amy to discuss electricity rates and your power bill.
- EPISODE 73: Storm recovery & insurance > In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, you may be working with insurance companies, claims and contractors. Attorney Hunter Klein works with homeowners when they have to file against their insurance companies. He talks about hiring a public insurance adjuster, what to ask about roof repair and more.
- EPISODE 74: Generator FAQ > Vincent Upton with Upton Electrical joins Amy to help troubleshoot the most common generator issues.
- EPISODE 75: Illegal massage spas in neighborhoods > A new law is making it easier to get illegal sex spas closed down in neighborhoods all over Houston. Harris County DA Prosecutor Elizabeth Hayes joins Amy to talk about the law and how to report suspicious behavior.
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