Price of Biden's student loan repayment plan could double as take-up increases, report says
Cost estimates more than double for Biden's federal student loan repayment overhaul – considered a fallback for the administration's stalled forgiveness plan – when a bigger uptake of the program is factored in, a recent report said.
Cost estimates more than double for Biden's federal student loan repayment overhaul – considered a fallback for the administration's stalled forgiveness plan – when a bigger uptake of the program is factored in, a recent report said.
Today's 15- and 10-year mortgage rates continue to offer best opportunity for interest savings | Feb. 7, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 7, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 7, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Houston among five cities selected to mentor small businesses
Local small businesses have an opportunity, for the next month, to win some valuable guidance and some operating cash to grow.
Local small businesses have an opportunity, for the next month, to win some valuable guidance and some operating cash to grow.
New mentor program launched targeting Houston small businesses
Small businesses in Houston have an opportunity, starting Monday to win some valuable guidance and some operating cash to grow. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has more.
Small businesses in Houston have an opportunity, starting Monday to win some valuable guidance and some operating cash to grow. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has more.
Tax Season 2023: Here's how the Inflation Reduction Act might impact your refund this year
The IRS received nearly $80 billion in funding under the Inflation Reduction Act and said it has already hired more than 5,000 new telephone assistors and added more in-person staff to help taxpayers with filing this year.
The IRS received nearly $80 billion in funding under the Inflation Reduction Act and said it has already hired more than 5,000 new telephone assistors and added more in-person staff to help taxpayers with filing this year.
Today's mortgage rates: Look to shorter terms for best bargain | Feb. 6, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 6, 2023, which are mixed from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 6, 2023, which are mixed from last Friday.
High prices and interest rates will keep drivers from buying cars in 2023: survey
Forty-nine percent of drivers said they did not intend to purchase a new car in 2023, but 38% said they would consider buying a car this year if prices fell, according to a recent survey by Jerry, a car compare-and-buy service.
Forty-nine percent of drivers said they did not intend to purchase a new car in 2023, but 38% said they would consider buying a car this year if prices fell, according to a recent survey by Jerry, a car compare-and-buy service.
The Issue Is: The case for casino gambling in Texas
The possibility of legalizing gambling in Texas has improved. State Senator Carol Alvarado speaks more on Texas rolling the dice on gambling and the effects it could have on the economy.
The possibility of legalizing gambling in Texas has improved. State Senator Carol Alvarado speaks more on Texas rolling the dice on gambling and the effects it could have on the economy.
Powerball jackpot grows to $747 million after no winner
No one beat the odds and won the top Powerball prize Saturday night.
No one beat the odds and won the top Powerball prize Saturday night.
Here are the winning numbers for Saturday’s Powerball drawing
The estimated $700 million Powerball jackpot is the 10th largest in U.S. lottery history.
The estimated $700 million Powerball jackpot is the 10th largest in U.S. lottery history.
517,000 jobs created in January 2023
Just days after the Fed raised interest rates again, a new government report revealed employers are still hiring more people than expected. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka is looking at the numbers and what they mean.
Just days after the Fed raised interest rates again, a new government report revealed employers are still hiring more people than expected. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka is looking at the numbers and what they mean.
Economy not responding to higher interest rates, unexpectedly large jobs report
Reports say more than 500,000 jobs were created in the first month of 2023 which is not how the economy expected to act in the face of higher interest rates.
Reports say more than 500,000 jobs were created in the first month of 2023 which is not how the economy expected to act in the face of higher interest rates.
Biden’s Junk Fee Prevention Act aims to cut hidden costs
From hidden concert ticket fees to early termination fees, the Junk Fee Prevention Act aims to save Americans billions.
From hidden concert ticket fees to early termination fees, the Junk Fee Prevention Act aims to save Americans billions.
Powerball jackpot soars to estimated $700 million ahead of Saturday drawing
Feeling lucky? The Powerball jackpot also comes with an estimated $375.7 million cash option.
Feeling lucky? The Powerball jackpot also comes with an estimated $375.7 million cash option.
Scammers using AI to personalize phishing emails
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you should watch out for.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you should watch out for.
EXCLUSIVE: Former Houston mayor concerned about city's financial future
The "trailblazing" former mayor Annise Parker is offering her assessment of the city's financial condition and the diagnosis is pretty "troubling" to say the least. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan spoke exclusively and in-depth with Parker who sees big funding problems "dead-ahead" for the nation's fourth-largest city.
The "trailblazing" former mayor Annise Parker is offering her assessment of the city's financial condition and the diagnosis is pretty "troubling" to say the least. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan spoke exclusively and in-depth with Parker who sees big funding problems "dead-ahead" for the nation's fourth-largest city.
Biden administration approves more than 16 million borrowers for student loan forgiveness
Even though millions have been approved for the president’s student loan forgiveness initiative, the plan remains in legal battle and the Supreme Court is set to take it on in February. This is what you need to know about paying off student loan debt quickly.
Even though millions have been approved for the president’s student loan forgiveness initiative, the plan remains in legal battle and the Supreme Court is set to take it on in February. This is what you need to know about paying off student loan debt quickly.
More Americans live paycheck to paycheck, report finds
A report found 166 million consumers in the US fall into that category.
A report found 166 million consumers in the US fall into that category.
Bed Bath & Beyond closing 87 additional stores. Here’s the list of locations
The latest store closings are impacting the struggling retailer as it considers its options, including possibly filing for bankruptcy.
The latest store closings are impacting the struggling retailer as it considers its options, including possibly filing for bankruptcy.
Fed raises rates 25 basis points in first meeting of 2023
The Federal Reserve announced a highly anticipated interest rate increase of 25 basis points at its February meeting. Here's what it means for your wallet.
The Federal Reserve announced a highly anticipated interest rate increase of 25 basis points at its February meeting. Here's what it means for your wallet.