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.

Gas prices stay neutral to kick off summer, but there's a chance for a decrease in the forecast: AAA

Gas prices stay neutral to kick off summer, but there's a chance for a decrease in the forecast: AAA

The national average cost for a gallon stayed steady at $3.57, as demand for gas and oil prices fell, even as more than 37 million Americans drove to their holiday destinations on the holiday weekend, AAA said.

The national average cost for a gallon stayed steady at $3.57, as demand for gas and oil prices fell, even as more than 37 million Americans drove to their holiday destinations on the holiday weekend, AAA said.

Job growth keeps Fed's eye on future interest rate hikes

Job growth keeps Fed's eye on future interest rate hikes

Job growth held steady with an addition of 339,000 jobs in May, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. But a strong labor market could mean the Fed will keep raising interest rates, experts said.

Job growth held steady with an addition of 339,000 jobs in May, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. But a strong labor market could mean the Fed will keep raising interest rates, experts said.

Homebuyers are finding better deals in these cities, survey says

Homebuyers are finding better deals in these cities, survey says

Roughly 25% of home searchers looked to relocate to a new metro in the first quarter, according to a Redfin survey. But they may start seeing an uptick in inventory as sellers enter the housing market.

Roughly 25% of home searchers looked to relocate to a new metro in the first quarter, according to a Redfin survey. But they may start seeing an uptick in inventory as sellers enter the housing market.