Private student loan interest rates tumble for 5-year variable-rate loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Biden targets bank overdraft, 'junk' fees as midterms near
Banks have long been criticized for the high fees they charge customers when their accounts go temporarily negative
Banks have long been criticized for the high fees they charge customers when their accounts go temporarily negative
Economic challenges may weigh heavily on voters in 2022 midterm election
As voters begin casting their ballots for the midterm election, a new Gallup poll finds almost 8 in 10 Americans rate the economy as 'fair' or 'poor', and most think it's getting worse.
As voters begin casting their ballots for the midterm election, a new Gallup poll finds almost 8 in 10 Americans rate the economy as 'fair' or 'poor', and most think it's getting worse.
Powerball jackpot reaches $700M — 5th largest ever — ahead of Wednesday drawing
The Powerball jackpot also comes with an estimated $326.1 million cash option for the next drawing on Wednesday night.
The Powerball jackpot also comes with an estimated $326.1 million cash option for the next drawing on Wednesday night.
Houston job growth remains strong, but concerns grow for the coming year
Amid talk of rising interest rates and a likely-recession, the Houston-area's job growth was stronger than expected in September.
Amid talk of rising interest rates and a likely-recession, the Houston-area's job growth was stronger than expected in September.
Student loan forgiveness paused by judge
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what's next after a judge paused the student loan forgiveness program.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what's next after a judge paused the student loan forgiveness program.
How much are apartments in Houston? Rent by neighborhoods, areas
Houston rent prices continue to increase year-by-year and if you're looking to move within the Houston area, you'll find some neighborhoods are more affordable than others.
Houston rent prices continue to increase year-by-year and if you're looking to move within the Houston area, you'll find some neighborhoods are more affordable than others.
Florida middle school student stole $10K from grandparents, passed it out to kids, school says
The principal of Lake Weir Middle School is now asking for students who received the money to turn it in.
The principal of Lake Weir Middle School is now asking for students who received the money to turn it in.
Student loan forgiveness: 22 million people have applied for relief, Biden says
Biden said more than half of the people eligible for student loan relief have submitted their applications in the week since the website went live.
Biden said more than half of the people eligible for student loan relief have submitted their applications in the week since the website went live.
Parents still struggling to find formula for babies
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what some parents are still experiencing almost a year after the baby formula shortage started.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what some parents are still experiencing almost a year after the baby formula shortage started.
Netflix to begin monetizing account sharing in early 2023
Consumers sharing their Netflix account with family or friends outside their household will have to pay extra starting early next year.
Consumers sharing their Netflix account with family or friends outside their household will have to pay extra starting early next year.
Taxpayers may get bigger refunds for 2023 to help keep up with inflation
The IRS is increasing the standard deduction and tax bracket limits amid inflation.
The IRS is increasing the standard deduction and tax bracket limits amid inflation.
Pandemic-era retirees ready to return to work, AARP CEO says
The pace of retirements among baby boomers accelerated during the pandemic. Now, many of them are ready to return to the workforce.
The pace of retirements among baby boomers accelerated during the pandemic. Now, many of them are ready to return to the workforce.
IRS inflation adjustment could lower your tax bill in 2023
The changes are meant to help Americans whose earnings haven’t kept up with the increased cost of living.
The changes are meant to help Americans whose earnings haven’t kept up with the increased cost of living.
Lower your credit card interest rate with a few simple questions
With more people turning to credit to combat the crippling costs of every day items it is important to know you have the power to negotiate your interest rate, if you know the right way to ask.
With more people turning to credit to combat the crippling costs of every day items it is important to know you have the power to negotiate your interest rate, if you know the right way to ask.
Biden to release up to 15 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve
President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations.
President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations.
Bipartisan lawmakers stepping up to address America?s mental health crisis
In a rare show of unity, a bipartisan group of lawmakers are vowing to address America's mental health crisis by rolling out new federal resources throughout the country.
In a rare show of unity, a bipartisan group of lawmakers are vowing to address America's mental health crisis by rolling out new federal resources throughout the country.
Navigating through Student Loan Forgiveness Portal, what applicants need to know
The Student Loan Forgiveness Portal is open. FOX 26’s Tom Zizka shows the step-by-step process on how to apply.
The Student Loan Forgiveness Portal is open. FOX 26’s Tom Zizka shows the step-by-step process on how to apply.
Navigating through Student Loan Forgiveness Portal, what applicants need to know
The Student Loan Forgiveness Portal is open. FOX 26?s Tom Zizka shows the step-by-step process on how to apply.
The Student Loan Forgiveness Portal is open. FOX 26?s Tom Zizka shows the step-by-step process on how to apply.
How to apply for student loan debt forgiveness
Wondering how to get the ball rolling on your student loan forgiveness? Here is the information you need to know.
Wondering how to get the ball rolling on your student loan forgiveness? Here is the information you need to know.