Will the days of sub-3% mortgage rates soon be behind us? One expert thinks so
Mortgage rates are holding steady, but one expert says the days of sub-3% interest rates could be over.
COVID-19 driving more millennials to buy life insurance than Gen X & Boomers, study finds
As the pandemic continues across the U.S., it is pushing more Millennials to look into life insurance.
What to do if you don't qualify for $9.5B worth of student loan forgiveness under Biden in 2021
See if you qualify for student loan repayment assistance like IDR plans, permanent disability discharges and refinancing. (iStock)
Still time to grab a deal: Refinance rates hold at bargain lows | Sept. 27, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 27, 2021, which are largely unchanged from last Friday.
Back below 3%, 30-year mortgage rates remain a bargain for buyers | Sept. 27, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Sept. 27, 2021, which are a mixed bag from last Friday.
US unemployment claims tick up from near a pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week for a second straight week to 351,000.
Liberal arts doctorate leaves borrowers with nearly $200K in student loan debt on $40K salary, study finds
A post-secondary degree can leave borrowers with a six-figure student loan balance, but it's important to remember that federal student aid isn't “free money.” Keep reading to learn more about the average student loan debt and how you can pay it off faster.
As car shopping surges, vehicle history report company expects to double revenue in 2021
One car history report company says it expects to double its revenue this year as the demand for used cars rises. Here's how to keep your costs down amid rising prices.
What you need to know about credit card annual fees
Credit cards with annual fees may seem unnecessary, but sometimes it makes sense to opt for these cards.
Today's 15-year mortgage rates slip below 2% for second time in 7 days | Sept. 22, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Sept. 22, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
Savings window still open: Today's mortgage refinance rates hold firmly near record lows | Sept. 22, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 22, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Do?s and don?ts of merging finances when you get married
Financial expert Marc Davenport discusses how to navigate merging your finances after marriage, if at all.
Will Chicago?s payment plan pull families out of poverty?
An expert in child poverty joins The Factor to discuss Chicago?s plan to pay 5,000 families a sum of $500 per month for a year.
Personal loan rates plummet — 3-year rates drop to lowest point since July
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Student loan company used deceptive practices, CFPB says: Tips for choosing a reputable lender
The CFPB issued a consent order for one college financing company after ruling its ISA program was a form of consumer credit and must adhere to federal financial laws.
How small businesses in Harris Co. may apply for relief funds until early October
Qualifying small businesses may apply for grants between $5,000 and $25,000 until Oct. 4th.
Press Conference held regarding Harris Co. Small Business Relief Fund
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo held a press conference Monday to discuss the start of a small business relief fund application period.
Women-owned businesses make growing impact in Houston
All week, Americans have been encouraged to support small businesses and FOX 26’s Business Reporter Tom Zizka gives us a look at some of the challenges small businesses face, yet how women who run them can get ahead.
Women entrepreneurs are making significant advances in small businesses
All week, Americans have been encouraged to support small businesses and FOX 26?s Business Reporter Tom Zizka gives us a look at some of the challenges small businesses face, yet how women who run them can get ahead.
Average mortgage refinance rate lingers near record low | Sept. 17, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 17, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.