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Where to travel in 2025? Tourist hotspots are hoping you won't visit
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How AI is changing the way people plan travel
AI is helping some people plan the travel of their dreams. We spoke with a North Texas woman about her AI-inspired adventure to Chile
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North Texas businesses brace for impact of new tariffs on imports
President Trump said tariffs aim to put pressure on Canada and Mexico to do more to address illegal immigration and fentanyl smuggling.
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New travel requirements for the US, UK, and Europe mean you need to plan ahead
If you’re planning to travel soon, make sure you’re aware of new travel documents you may need for the U.S., U.K. and Europe to avoid last-minute surprises.
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Last minute spring break travel? How to save money and avoid crowds
There are still some options left for procrastinators, but be warned: travel experts say this spring break will be busier and more expensive than ever.
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What you need to know about changes to student loan repayment plans
If you have federal student loans and you’re enrolled in an income-driven repayment plan, there are changes you need to know about now.
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How to make it tougher for someone to steal your identity
Thanks to data breaches and sharing too much information online, identity theft is a real issue. But there are steps you can take to make it tougher for someone to impersonate you.
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What to do with the package you didn't order
NBC 5 Responds to a North Texas family with a sparkly surprise in the mail addressed to them. They say they weren’t expecting a package and it wasn’t a gift.
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How to assess your area's wildfire risk in North Texas
Do you know your area’s fire risk? Here’s what experts want you to know.
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North Texas rideshare drivers accused of hiding license plates to avoid tolls
A recent Telemundo 39 Responde investigation uncovered allegations that some North Texas rideshare drivers are using bicycle racks to obscure their license plates, potentially avoiding toll charges while still being reimbursed by rideshare companies.
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Drivers complain of rideshare employees obstructing plates on toll roads
We’re sharing the findings from our sister station Telemundo 39 and their recent Responde investigation. Reporter Martha Minjarez looked into complaints that some rideshare drivers are mounting bicycle racks onto their vehicles to purposely obscure their license plates and earn more money by not paying tolls. NBC 5 Responds’ Kristi Nelson wal... -
What CFPB ‘stand down' means for consumers
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s acting director told staff the agency’s headquarters in Washington D.C. is closed this week.
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American Airlines frequent flyer shocked by unexplained flight ban
An American Airlines frequent flyer was left stranded and confused after the airline inexplicably put him on their no-fly list. Getting answers was frustrating.
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NBC 5 Responds helps nonprofit receive appliances it had purchased prior to pandemic
When a dedicated nonprofit found itself in need of assistance, it turned to NBC 5 Responds for a helping hand.
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How to find free tax help this season
The IRS said it will start processing 2024 federal income tax returns on Monday, January 27. Between now and April 15, millions of taxpayers will pay to file their returns, but they may not have to.
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How to make a plan to save more, tackle debt
It may seem out of reach if you’re stretching to pay bills already in your mailbox.
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What is Turo? Here's how the peer-to-peer car-sharing app works
Law enforcement has said the trucks used in the attack in New Orleans and the explosion in Las Vegas were each borrowed through the Turo app. Here’s what we know about the peer-to-peer car-sharing platform.
