Will the student loan payment pause be extended? CEOs say it’s likely.
Payments for federally backed student loans have been suspended since the pandemic began in March 2020 — they’re set to resume Sept. 1 unless the Biden administration steps in.
What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
Inflation Reduction Act: Biden signs massive climate and health care bill
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill, which includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change.
7 ways to pay off student loans faster
If you want to get out of student loan debt but don’t have the money to pay your student loans in full, these 7 ways can help you pay off your loans faster.
Truist launches bank accounts with no overdraft fees
Truist announced new bank accounts with no overdraft fees as well as added protections such as a negative balance buffer up to $100.
Former ITT Tech students get $3.9B in debt cancellation
Students who used federal loans to attend ITT Technical Institute as far back as 2005 will automatically get that debt canceled after authorities found “widespread and pervasive misrepresentations” at the defunct for-profit college chain.
Today’s mortgage rates: 30-year rates open week with quarter-point drop | August 15, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for August 15, 2022, which are down from last Friday.
Today’s best mortgage refinance deal? 15-year rates plunge half a point | August 15, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for August 15, 2022, which are down from last Friday.
Texas gas prices continue to fall after hitting an all-time high 2 months ago
On June 15, 2022, the average gallon of regular unleaded gas cost drivers $4.70 in Texas, an all-time high, according to AAA.
Inflation Reduction Act: IRS one step closer to free tax-filing system with new funding
For many Americans, it's frustrating that beyond having to pay sometimes hefty tax bills, they also have to shell out more money for tax preparation programs or preparers.
Walgreens is offering up to $75,000 to recruit pharmacists amid shortage
Pharmacists are in such high demand that Walgreens is offering a hefty signing bonus of up to $75,000.
Median U.S. home price exceeds $400K for 1st time, report finds
Home prices are continuing to climb, based on newly released data from the National Association of Realtors. Here are some of the most expensive cities to live.
Debrief: $1.2 billion bond proposed by Harris County Commissioners
As we pay more for food, gas, and electricity in property taxes, the democratic majority on Harris County Commissioners Court is asking us to dig a little deeper into our wallets. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan breaks it all down for us.
Battle to come over $1.2 billion bond proposal by Harris County leaders
There’s a very big ask coming from Harris County leaders on the November Ballot, big as in more than a billion dollars.
Battle to come over $1.2 billion bond proposal by Harris County leaders
There?s a very big ask coming from Harris County leaders on the November Ballot, big as in more than a billion dollars.
Here’s how to find out if the Equifax credit error impacted you
An Equifax glitch has left thousands of consumers unsettled and worried about how the error could affect their credit scores and reports. If you bought a house or a car this spring, here’s what you need to know.
US inflation slips from 40-year peak but remains high at 8.5%
Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.
High prices and rising interest rates are leaving more homes for sale
The housing market in Houston is seeing more homes on the market and their prices softening.
Houston man fighting $700 water bill gets answers with help of FOX 26
For the last nine months, a Houston man has been fighting the city on a water bill that he says was more than 17 times what he usually pays. On Tuesday, FOX 26 helped that man resolve the issue and get his money back.
Virginia man wins $1M in Mega Millions lottery after thinking he lost
This man didn’t win the top Mega Millions prize, but he still won big.