Home sales are cooling, buyers finding some room to negotiate
The Houston Association of Realtors says the number of July home sales fell more than 17% over last year. While prices still remain inflated, the frenzy over every new listing has cooled considerably.
Today’s mortgage rates: 20-year rates edge down | August 30, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for August 30, 2022, which are largely up from yesterday.
Today’s 15-year mortgage refinance rates offer best savings opportunity | August 30, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for August 30, 2022, which are largely up from yesterday.
Stocks post another loss as markets worry about higher rates
Stocks deepened their late August skid with more losses Tuesday, as Wall Street grapples with the prospect that high-interest rates are here to stay until the Federal Reserve brings inflation down.
2 Texas cities ranked among top 10 best in the country for work conferences, according to study
Houston and San Antonio were ranked among the top 10 best cities in the U.S. for work conferences for reasonable hotel rates, meal costs, and ample distance between downtown and the airports.
Here's how the student loan payment pause impacted borrowers' credit scores
A new study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that the moratorium on federal student loan payments has positively impacted borrower's finances and credit scores. (Not automatically expanded because 3 MB is too large.
Mortgage rates increase as market reacts to expected Fed rate hike, experts say
Rates for the 30-year mortgage are back up again this year over concerns that the Federal Reserve will again raise interest rates.
Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden
The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.
Secret Service recovers $286 million in stolen pandemic loans
Since 2020, the Secret Service initiated more than 3,850 pandemic related fraud investigations.
Today’s best mortgage refinance deal? 15-year rates are the lowest available | August 25, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for August 25, 2022, which are largely up from yesterday.
Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan — here’s everything you need to know
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that his administration is forgiving at least $10,000 per federal student loan borrower who makes less than $125,000 a year. Here's what that means for you.
Private student loan interest rates edge down for 5-year variable-rate loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Labor complaint says Starbucks withheld pay hikes from stores that voted to unionize
The National Labor Relations Board says Starbucks is violating U.S. labor law by withholding pay hikes and other benefits from stores that have voted to unionize.
Peloton shares jump 20% after agreeing to sell bikes on Amazon
The news of Peloton’s deal with Amazon sent shares soaring 20%, which was the biggest one-day jump in more than six months.
Good news: 3 key mortgage refinance rates tumble | August 24, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for August 24, 2022, which are largely down from yesterday.
Biden cancels $10K in student loan debt per borrower — what to know
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that his administration will cancel $10,000 in student loan debt per borrower.
Peloton turns to Amazon to sell bikes in effort to reverse slump
The collaboration is Peloton's first with another retailer. Before, its products were sold only through its website, physical showrooms and other channels.
Social Security accelerates decision-making process for those with severe disabilities
The Social Security Administration announced 12 new conditions that will receive a quick decision on disability benefits.
Student loan refinance rates tumble for 5-year variable-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Amid high inflation, nearly half of US adults are holding on to unused gift cards, vouchers, store credit
Approximately 47% of people have lost money from losing gift cards or letting them expire.