Houston Hotel sells furniture at deeply discounted prices to account for inflation

Houston Hotel sells furniture at deeply discounted prices to account for inflation

A Houston hotel renovator says he knows everyone is experiencing higher prices nearly, so this weekend he's offering furniture he's obtained, at deeply discounted prices, and he's even doing some giveaways for those in need.

A Houston hotel renovator says he knows everyone is experiencing higher prices nearly, so this weekend he's offering furniture he's obtained, at deeply discounted prices, and he's even doing some giveaways for those in need.

Thanks to budget surplus, Maine plans to send $850 checks to most residents

Thanks to budget surplus, Maine plans to send $850 checks to most residents

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills signed off on a $1.2 billion supplemental budget Wednesday that sends more than half of the money to residents in the form of $850 relief checks.

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills signed off on a $1.2 billion supplemental budget Wednesday that sends more than half of the money to residents in the form of $850 relief checks.

'Rarest Nike shoes ever' produced in 1981 hit auction Wednesday

'Rarest Nike shoes ever' produced in 1981 hit auction Wednesday

The rare Nike “One Line” knockoff sneakers were created by co-founder Phil Knight to avoid paying the government $25 million. The classic shoes go up for auction Wednesday.

The rare Nike “One Line” knockoff sneakers were created by co-founder Phil Knight to avoid paying the government $25 million. The classic shoes go up for auction Wednesday.

Pay raise not keeping up with inflation? Here's how to negotiate
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Pay raise not keeping up with inflation? Here's how to negotiate

FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with an expert on how to negotiate a higher salary when your pay raise falls short of inflation.

FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with an expert on how to negotiate a higher salary when your pay raise falls short of inflation.

The connection between inflation and mental health
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The connection between inflation and mental health

Inflation including rising consumer prices are taking a toll on our wallets. The current economy also has some Americans struggling with their mental well-being.

Inflation including rising consumer prices are taking a toll on our wallets. The current economy also has some Americans struggling with their mental well-being.

40,000 federal student loan borrowers will receive loan forgiveness
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40,000 federal student loan borrowers will receive loan forgiveness

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

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

40,000 federal student loan borrowers will receive loan forgiveness

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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What appraisers look for: Home improvements that pay off

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.

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

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.

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%

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.

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.