Robin Carter

1 month ago | nbcmiami.com | Diana Zoga |Martha Minjarez |Robin Carter

A North Texas family got a sparkly surprise in the mail addressed to them. They say they weren't expecting a package and it wasn't a gift. Read on for what you can do if you get one. 'OUR RED FLAGS STARTED GOING OFF'Marianna Ferris wasn't expecting a package when a little red box arrived in the mail. "It did say my name and address. It was accurate. I was, like, wait a minute," Ferris said.

1 month ago | nbcdfw.com | Diana Zoga |Robin Carter

Texas lawmakers and an insurance regulator are taking a closer look at bundling and whether insurers should be able to require consumers to buy home and auto policies with the same company. Customers may see offers to bundle home and auto policies for a discount. It's typically optional. As of early December, the Texas Department of Insurance said it logged just under 40 complaints about insurance telling customers they must add an auto policy to renew their homeowners insurance.

1 month ago | nbcdfw.com | Diana Zoga |Robin Carter

1 month ago | nbcdfw.com | Diana Zoga |Robin Carter

Previously paused, 25 percent tariffs on most goods from Mexico and Canada went into effect Tuesday. President Trump ordered an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports on top of another 10 percent put in place last month. President Trump said tariffs aim to put pressure on Canada and Mexico to do more to address illegal immigration and fentanyl smuggling. Read on for how some North Texas businesses have prepared for this possibility.

1 month ago | nbcdfw.com | Diana Zoga |Robin Carter

If you have federal student loans and you're enrolled in an income-driven repayment plan, there are changes you need to know. The U.S. Department of Education said it temporarily stopped taking applications for income-driven repayment plans. It's the latest turn in court battles over student loan debt relief.