Half of Americans say they're financially worse than last year: survey
Half of Americans say they are worse off financially than they were a year ago, according to a new poll. Here’s how to manage your budget in any economy.
General Motors offers buyouts for U.S. employees and executives
General Motors is offering salaried employees a voluntary buyout as it seeks to reduce costs by $2 billion over the next two years. "Taking this step now will help avoid the potential for involuntary actions," a company letter said.
How to buy a home with a low credit score
Several loan options are available for homebuyers with poor or fair credit. Here's what to expect when buying a home with a low credit score.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates hold steady at 5-day low | March 8, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 8, 2023, which are largely up from yesterday.
Artificial Intelligence scammers using voices of loved ones to target victims
The latest internet monster voice cloning is on the loose and targeting victims where scammers call and use a voice that sounds just like a loved one saying they are in jail or in an emergency and need money.
How to pay off $10,000 in credit card debt
If you’re carrying thousands of dollars in credit card debt, learn about these potential solutions.
Savings window opens: Today's mortgage rates edge down across all terms | March 7, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 7, 2023, which are down from yesterday.
Powell signals increased interest rate hikes if economy stays strong
Chair Jerome Powell's comments raise the possibility that the Fed will increase its key interest rate by a half-percentage point at its next meeting, after having carried out a quarter-point hike in February.
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans don't know when Tax Day is, survey finds
The recent survey also found the biggest tax procrastinators by U.S. state. Here’s which western state claimed the top spot.
Costco maintaining low rotisserie chicken prices
Rotisserie chicken is just one example of key categories Costco members covet
Education industry at highest risk for layoffs over next 6 months: survey
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
How to handle juggling multiple jobs
More than a third of American workers say they are juggling two full-time jobs right now.
Recession fears loom despite strong job market
When it comes to the job market, there are bright spots in Houston. Michelle Castrow with Workforce Solutions talks about this.
Texas Rent Relief application reopens on March 14: How to apply
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will reopen the Texas Rent Relief application portal beginning at 8 a.m. March 14 through 11:59 p.m. March 28.
Food resources as pandemic SNAP benefits end
Pandemic SNAP Benefits ended on Wednesday which means 3 million Texans will get an average of $211 less in food assistance each month, but there are resources to help.
This week's 10-year fixed private student loan interest rates dip below 8 percent
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's standout mortgage deal? 15-year rates fall to 6.25 percent | Mar. 1, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Mar. 1, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
'Real leader': Biden nominates Julie Su as next US labor secretary
Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.
Auto and home insurance shopping increases after 2022 drop
Auto and home insurance shopping increased in the fourth quarter of 2022 after seeing declines throughout the year, a TransUnion report found.
SNAP benefits for seniors to end, what this means for residents in need
Nearly 30 million Americans are bracing for a significant cut in their monthly food assistance. After nearly three years, the federal government is ending COVID-19 pandemic-era payments on March 1 for low-income families on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.