40,000 federal student loan borrowers will receive loan forgiveness

A report by the Government Accountability Office highlights errors in recording payments that would qualify borrowers for loan forgiveness.

Explainer: How cryptocurrencies work — and how they don't

For all the buzz around cryptocurrencies, relatively few are well versed in them. Here’s a look at what they are, how they work, and their pitfalls and potential.

Thousands may have student debt that should have been forgiven, report finds

A new federal report finds that record-keeping failures by the Education Department may have left thousands of Americans stuck with student debt that should have been forgiven.

What appraisers look for: Home improvements that pay off
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares important information for anyone trying to sell a house and what you need to know about getting a home appraised so you can get the most money possible.

Biden administration’s new student loan forgiveness steps could impact 4M borrowers

Student loan debt forgiveness could be getting closer. The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is working to implement steps for nearly 4 million federal borrowers to reach loan forgiveness.

US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year loan reaches 5%

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates continued to climb this week as the key 30-year loan rate reached 5% for the first time in more than a decade amid persistent high inflation.

Will lifting E15 gasoline tax actually save you money?
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense about the gasoline tax following President Biden's announcement to lift the E15 gasoline tax.

Home title theft costs buyers thousands
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense after one man was sentenced to 40 years behind bars for title theft.

Ways to boost your credit score
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Mortgage interest rates rising faster now than at any time in the past decade. The best way to stay ahead of aggressive rate hikes is to boost your credit score.Credible.com Personal Finance Expert Dan Roccato spoke to our Heather Sullivan and shared some tips on how to do just that.

Federal funding for free COVID-19 testing, treatments to uninsured has ended
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Concerns are raised for people suffering or spreading from COVID-19 and FOX 26 Consumer Reporter has some smart sense on where you can still find testing and treatment.

Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says

Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31

More charges filed against Houston ISD officials in alleged bribery scheme

As the case against several Houston ISD officials involved in a bribery scheme continues, we've learned new tax charges have been filed.

HBCU in Dallas putting twist on admissions, to end generational poverty
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A Historically Black College in Texas changed its admission policy and tells students they can bring their families. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.