Texas? 88th legislative session kicks off with lawmakers determining what to do with $33 billion surplus
With Tuesday?s launch of the 88th legislative session, Texas lawmakers are officially back in business at the state capitol. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan is live in Austin, where state leaders face the challenge of spending a $33 billion surplus.
With Tuesday?s launch of the 88th legislative session, Texas lawmakers are officially back in business at the state capitol. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan is live in Austin, where state leaders face the challenge of spending a $33 billion surplus.
Good news: Today’s 30-year mortgage rates dive below 7 percent | Jan. 10, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 10, 2023, which are down from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 10, 2023, which are down from last Friday.
US proposes changes that would cut payments for many student loan borrowers — here's who would benefit
The proposed changes would create "the most affordable income-driven repayment plan that has ever been made available," the U.S. Dept. of Education said.
The proposed changes would create "the most affordable income-driven repayment plan that has ever been made available," the U.S. Dept. of Education said.
Credit card debt carried over monthly is most common type of debt: AARP
Credit card debt is affecting many Americans as they deal with high inflation, and many are carrying their balances from month-to-month. Here’s how to pay down credit card debt quickly.
Credit card debt is affecting many Americans as they deal with high inflation, and many are carrying their balances from month-to-month. Here’s how to pay down credit card debt quickly.
Secure 2.0 Act will require companies to auto enroll workers into 401(k) plans
Companies that offer 401(k) plans will be required to automatically enroll their employees beginning in 2025.
Companies that offer 401(k) plans will be required to automatically enroll their employees beginning in 2025.
Biden administration proposes 'student loan safety net' alongside debt forgiveness
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
What will Texas do with its $33 billion surplus? State comptroller shares his thoughts
Lawmakers have gathered in Austin for the legislative session and have an unprecedented challenge to contend with that is what to do with a huge number of excess tax dollars.
Lawmakers have gathered in Austin for the legislative session and have an unprecedented challenge to contend with that is what to do with a huge number of excess tax dollars.
How to find dental financing when dental insurance isn't enough
Dental loans can help you pay for a procedure when the maximum benefit amount on your dental insurance isn’t enough. Learn more about dental financing here.
Dental loans can help you pay for a procedure when the maximum benefit amount on your dental insurance isn’t enough. Learn more about dental financing here.
First co-housing development in Texas being built in Houston
FOX 26?s Heather Sullivan shares how families are saving money on housing expenses and helping the environment.
FOX 26?s Heather Sullivan shares how families are saving money on housing expenses and helping the environment.
What will Texas do with its $33 billion surplus
Lawmakers have gathered in Austin for the legislative session and have an unprecedented challenge to contend with that is what to do with a huge number of excess tax dollars.
Lawmakers have gathered in Austin for the legislative session and have an unprecedented challenge to contend with that is what to do with a huge number of excess tax dollars.
Mortgage rates inch higher to kick off 2023: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.48% for the week ending Jan. 5, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.48% for the week ending Jan. 5, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Keurig settlement: Last day to get part of $10M payout after lawsuit challenged K Cups
You do not need a receipt to prove your K Cup coffee purchase, but having one will get you more money.
You do not need a receipt to prove your K Cup coffee purchase, but having one will get you more money.
Mega Millions jackpot tops $1 billion after no big winner
There have been 24 drawings without a jackpot winner, stretching back for more than two months.
There have been 24 drawings without a jackpot winner, stretching back for more than two months.
Delayed IRS reporting rule to require many Venmo, Cash App users to pay taxes
A new rule, that's been delayed a year, will require taxes to be paid on many transactions occurring through mobile payment apps like Cash-App and Venmo.
A new rule, that's been delayed a year, will require taxes to be paid on many transactions occurring through mobile payment apps like Cash-App and Venmo.
IRS rule to make Cash-App, Venmo more complicated
With the new year comes new responsibilities. A new rule, that's been delayed a year will require taxes be paid on many Cash-App, Venmo, and Pay Pal transactions, and a lot of people are not too happy about it. FOX 26's Business Reporter Tom Zizka reports more on the changes coming to the mobile transaction apps.
With the new year comes new responsibilities. A new rule, that's been delayed a year will require taxes be paid on many Cash-App, Venmo, and Pay Pal transactions, and a lot of people are not too happy about it. FOX 26's Business Reporter Tom Zizka reports more on the changes coming to the mobile transaction apps.
Secure 2.0 Act: Changes to your retirement savings
The $1.7 trillion federal spending bill, Secure 2.0 Act, passed before Christmas includes 90 changes to retirement savings that are aimed at helping you to be better prepared for retirement. FOX Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks to Robert Gilliland, managing director and senior wealth advisor with Concenture Wealth Management, about what people can expect to change.
The $1.7 trillion federal spending bill, Secure 2.0 Act, passed before Christmas includes 90 changes to retirement savings that are aimed at helping you to be better prepared for retirement. FOX Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks to Robert Gilliland, managing director and senior wealth advisor with Concenture Wealth Management, about what people can expect to change.
Biden administration unveils defense of student loan forgiveness plan at Supreme Court
The Biden administration launched its defense of its student loan forgiveness plan before the Supreme Court. Here’s how to lower your student loan monthly payments.
The Biden administration launched its defense of its student loan forgiveness plan before the Supreme Court. Here’s how to lower your student loan monthly payments.
Record number of Americans are paying $1000 a month or more for monthly car payments, data shows
More than 15% of consumers who financed a new vehicle toward the end of 2022 committed to paying more than $1,000 a month, the highest percentage ever recorded.
More than 15% of consumers who financed a new vehicle toward the end of 2022 committed to paying more than $1,000 a month, the highest percentage ever recorded.
Today’s best mortgage deal? Steady 15-year rates are the lowest available at 6.5 percent | Jan. 6, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 6, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 6, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Walgreens concedes exaggerations of retail theft
A top Walgreens executive conceded that pharmacy chain brass may have exaggerated the threat of organized retail theft.
A top Walgreens executive conceded that pharmacy chain brass may have exaggerated the threat of organized retail theft.