Hidden secret about Section 8 Housing Vouchers
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Hidden secret about Section 8 Housing Vouchers

Section 8 Housing Vouchers are designed to help low-income recipients pay the rent. However, it?s a little-known secret that they can be used to buy a home as well. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some ?Smart Sense? on how it works.

Section 8 Housing Vouchers are designed to help low-income recipients pay the rent. However, it?s a little-known secret that they can be used to buy a home as well. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some ?Smart Sense? on how it works.

Used car prices soar as demand for limited inventory grows, report says

Used car prices soar as demand for limited inventory grows, report says

Used car prices have softened recently but remain significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent Edmunds report.

Used car prices have softened recently but remain significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent Edmunds report.

Home prices increased 70 percent more than rent costs: study

Home prices increased 70 percent more than rent costs: study

Home prices have exceeded what Americans pay for rent in most major cities, according to one report. But, there are still places where you can save by purchasing a home. Here’s what you need to know.

Home prices have exceeded what Americans pay for rent in most major cities, according to one report. But, there are still places where you can save by purchasing a home. Here’s what you need to know.

Fewer homes are selling, but they're selling fast: Redfin

Fewer homes are selling, but they're selling fast: Redfin

Despite low inventory, the homes for sale are selling at a fast pace, according to a report by Redfin. Here’s what you need to know.

Despite low inventory, the homes for sale are selling at a fast pace, according to a report by Redfin. Here’s what you need to know.

Legislative bill seeks to make expanded child tax credit permanent

Legislative bill seeks to make expanded child tax credit permanent

House Democrats recently introduced the American Family Act of 2023, legislation that seeks to restore the expanded, monthly Child Tax Credit to parents across the U.S.

House Democrats recently introduced the American Family Act of 2023, legislation that seeks to restore the expanded, monthly Child Tax Credit to parents across the U.S.

CFPB warns about side effects of using medical credit cards, loans

CFPB warns about side effects of using medical credit cards, loans

Alternative debt financing products like medical credit cards and medical installment loans can weaken consumers' financial well-being, the CFPB warned in a recent report.

Alternative debt financing products like medical credit cards and medical installment loans can weaken consumers' financial well-being, the CFPB warned in a recent report.

Many federal student loan borrowers expected to struggle when payments resume, here's what they can do

Many federal student loan borrowers expected to struggle when payments resume, here's what they can do

Federal student loan repayments will finally resume for 43 million borrowers at the end of August after a 3-year pause. Many are expected to struggle to make payments on top of high inflation, however.

Federal student loan repayments will finally resume for 43 million borrowers at the end of August after a 3-year pause. Many are expected to struggle to make payments on top of high inflation, however.

Energy efficiency tips to 'Beat the Heat' in Houston's hot months

Energy efficiency tips to 'Beat the Heat' in Houston's hot months

There’s a cost connected to what temperature you set your thermostat, but FOX 26’s Tom Zizka shows you what you can do to stay comfortable while not breaking the bank.

There’s a cost connected to what temperature you set your thermostat, but FOX 26’s Tom Zizka shows you what you can do to stay comfortable while not breaking the bank.

Student loan repayments to soon resume; here?s what borrowers need to know
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Student loan repayments to soon resume; here?s what borrowers need to know

Federal student loan repayments will finally resume for 43 million borrowers at the end of August after a 3-year pause. Many are expected to struggle to make payments on top of high inflation, however. FOX 26 Consumer Heather Sullivan shares some smart sense on how you can reduce your payments.

Federal student loan repayments will finally resume for 43 million borrowers at the end of August after a 3-year pause. Many are expected to struggle to make payments on top of high inflation, however. FOX 26 Consumer Heather Sullivan shares some smart sense on how you can reduce your payments.

Managing thermostats: Staying cool without getting burned by high energy costs
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Managing thermostats: Staying cool without getting burned by high energy costs

There?s a cost connected to what temperature you set your thermostat, but FOX 26?s Tom Zizka shows you what you can do to stay comfortable while not breaking the bank.

There?s a cost connected to what temperature you set your thermostat, but FOX 26?s Tom Zizka shows you what you can do to stay comfortable while not breaking the bank.

Gas prices hold steady despite surge in demand for domestic gasoline: AAA

Gas prices hold steady despite surge in demand for domestic gasoline: AAA

Gas prices decreased slightly for the week ending June 8, AAA said. Despite an increase in gasoline demand, fluctuating oil prices have limited increases at the pump.

Gas prices decreased slightly for the week ending June 8, AAA said. Despite an increase in gasoline demand, fluctuating oil prices have limited increases at the pump.

More college students are putting their education on hold: reports

More college students are putting their education on hold: reports

The population of Some College, No Credential (SCNC) students has increased and many cited college costs as major challenges, according to recent studies. Here’s what you need to know.

The population of Some College, No Credential (SCNC) students has increased and many cited college costs as major challenges, according to recent studies. Here’s what you need to know.

Guaranteed-income pilot program authorized by Harris County commissioners

Guaranteed-income pilot program authorized by Harris County commissioners

Harris County commissioners have approved a pilot program that will pay a monthly stipend to hundreds of low-income families meet basic needs like groceries, food, and rent.

Harris County commissioners have approved a pilot program that will pay a monthly stipend to hundreds of low-income families meet basic needs like groceries, food, and rent.

Congress votes to kill Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

Congress votes to kill Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

Congress passed Republican-sponsored legislation proposing to revoke President Joe Biden's cancellation plan and prevent the U.S. Department of Education from canceling student loans.

Congress passed Republican-sponsored legislation proposing to revoke President Joe Biden's cancellation plan and prevent the U.S. Department of Education from canceling student loans.