A quarter of student loan borrowers said they'd boycott repayment
25% of Americans said they’ll boycott student loan payments after the pause. But defaulting on student loans can be severe even with Biden’s student loan safety net programs.
25% of Americans said they’ll boycott student loan payments after the pause. But defaulting on student loans can be severe even with Biden’s student loan safety net programs.
Houston's new apartment construction hotspots by zip codes
If you've noticed a surge in new apartments in your Houston neighborhood, you might reside in one of the hottest zip codes for apartment construction.
If you've noticed a surge in new apartments in your Houston neighborhood, you might reside in one of the hottest zip codes for apartment construction.
Saving money making easy lunches for work
How often do you go out for lunch? FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on packing a lunch that you will actually want to eat and that will also save you some time and money.
How often do you go out for lunch? FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on packing a lunch that you will actually want to eat and that will also save you some time and money.
Success of UAW strike shows growing leverage for labor
Following the recent agreements between autoworkers and the big 3 automakers, the strike shows a growing list of labor success and grievances.
Following the recent agreements between autoworkers and the big 3 automakers, the strike shows a growing list of labor success and grievances.
Southwest cancellations bring possible federal fines to the airline
The federal government may be preparing to penalize Southwest Airlines for thousands of flight cancelations that affected more than 2 million travelers last December.
The federal government may be preparing to penalize Southwest Airlines for thousands of flight cancelations that affected more than 2 million travelers last December.
Texas set to house the U.S.'s three most populous cities by 2100, report says
Current migration trends and growth rates show that by 2100, the Lone Star State could be home to the three most populous cities in the United States.
Current migration trends and growth rates show that by 2100, the Lone Star State could be home to the three most populous cities in the United States.
Houston's Morning Show
Mortgage rates are going through the roof. They're now at 8%. That's the highest in 24 years. Finance Professor Dan Roccato shares some advice to navigate these record rates.
Mortgage rates are going through the roof. They're now at 8%. That's the highest in 24 years. Finance Professor Dan Roccato shares some advice to navigate these record rates.
Most Americans say their household expenses are outpacing earnings this year, poll finds
As household expenses surpass earnings, many are concerned about their financial futures.
As household expenses surpass earnings, many are concerned about their financial futures.
FBI warns of plastic surgery hackers
Patients who have had plastic surgery are discovering their nude photos and medical information have been exposed by cyber criminals. The FBI just issued a warning that hackers are targeting plastic surgery centers. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has what you need to know.
Patients who have had plastic surgery are discovering their nude photos and medical information have been exposed by cyber criminals. The FBI just issued a warning that hackers are targeting plastic surgery centers. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has what you need to know.
Debt relief scams grow as consumer debt hits record high: BBB
The Better Business Bureau has received over 11,000 complaints and almost 900 negative reviews about debt and credit assistance.
The Better Business Bureau has received over 11,000 complaints and almost 900 negative reviews about debt and credit assistance.
Student loan scammers arise as repayment begins
As student loan repayment begins after a federal pause, scammers are preying on borrowers seeking debt relief. But there are free and legitimate ways to lower your monthly payments or get student loan relief. Here's how.
As student loan repayment begins after a federal pause, scammers are preying on borrowers seeking debt relief. But there are free and legitimate ways to lower your monthly payments or get student loan relief. Here's how.
Colorado business pays $23.5K settlement with 6,500 pounds in coins: reports
A Northern Colorado welder who agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by another welder paid the settlement amount of $23,500 that was agreed upon, in quarters, nickels, dimes and pennies, according to reports.
A Northern Colorado welder who agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by another welder paid the settlement amount of $23,500 that was agreed upon, in quarters, nickels, dimes and pennies, according to reports.
More falling behind on auto loan payments
The number of Americans behind on their car payments hasn't been this high in 30 years. Seven percent of people with a car loan are at least 60 days behind on their payments.
The number of Americans behind on their car payments hasn't been this high in 30 years. Seven percent of people with a car loan are at least 60 days behind on their payments.
Adult kids are moving in with parents to save for homes, survey reveals
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage now stands at 7.63%.
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage now stands at 7.63%.
Home heating prices are down a little: Here's how much you'll spend this winter
Overall winter heating prices are expected to be flat or a little cheaper than last year, but it depends on where you live and what you use to heat your home.
Overall winter heating prices are expected to be flat or a little cheaper than last year, but it depends on where you live and what you use to heat your home.
How much money you need to make to afford a median-priced home in Houston?
Buying a home in the U.S. has become an uphill battle; skyrocketing mortgage rates and continually rising home prices make the American dream of homeownership increasingly harder to obtain.
Buying a home in the U.S. has become an uphill battle; skyrocketing mortgage rates and continually rising home prices make the American dream of homeownership increasingly harder to obtain.
Houston budget 'unbalanced' and 'unsustainable', says Greater Houston Partnership
A "sobering" assessment was released on the City of Houston's precarious financial condition, warning our Municipal Government is actually operating in the "red."
A "sobering" assessment was released on the City of Houston's precarious financial condition, warning our Municipal Government is actually operating in the "red."
State of City of Houston's finances
A "sobering" assessment was released on the City of Houston's precarious financial condition. It comes from none other than the Greater Houston Partnership and includes a warning our Municipal Government is actually operating in the "red". FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan us with a breakdown.
A "sobering" assessment was released on the City of Houston's precarious financial condition. It comes from none other than the Greater Houston Partnership and includes a warning our Municipal Government is actually operating in the "red". FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan us with a breakdown.
Beyoncé Renaissance Tour boosted Houston hotels, hospitality sector
Beyoncé's two-night Renaissance World Tour visit to Houston provided a significant boost to local travel and hospitality with revenues increasing more than 40 percent compared to 2022.
Beyoncé's two-night Renaissance World Tour visit to Houston provided a significant boost to local travel and hospitality with revenues increasing more than 40 percent compared to 2022.
Social Security benefits to receive 3.2% pay bump next year: See how much money you could receive
See how much money you could receive from the Social Security COLA bump.
See how much money you could receive from the Social Security COLA bump.