College students headed back to school: Here's how to borrow student loans strategically
Rising college students are getting ready to head to college this fall, which means it's time to start thinking about borrowing student loans. Compare your options in this analysis.
Credit usage jumped 8.8% in Q2: Pay down your debt with these 3 strategies
Total debt is rising as inflation surges. Here are three strategies to pay down your debt.
Home prices make record-breaking gains in May, according to Case-Shiller index: How homeowners can cash in
Home prices surged at yet another record pace, here's how homeowners can see these gains.
US jobless claims fall for 3rd straight week as economy strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.
School supply shortage: Why these back-to-school items could be hard to find
From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.
Can you get unemployment if you are fired for refusing to get vaccinated?
We've determined a company can fire you for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine, but can you collect unemployment aid? To learn more, FOX 26 Houston speaks to James Benson with Texas Workforce Commission.
1.2M more homeowners to exit forbearance in 2021 — mortgage refinancing is one way to get relief
1.2 million homeowners are now expected to exit forbearance in 2021. Here are the options available to them.
Americans' debt rose $313B in Q2 – here’s how to help pay yours down
U.S. household debt increased significantly since the pandemic, driven by mortgage and auto loans in the second quarter of 2021.
Today's 10-year mortgage rates tick up, other terms remain unchanged | August 11, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for August 11, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Today's average mortgage refinance rate sticks under 2.5% for 18th straight day | August 11, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for August 11, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
BBB warns about common scams targeting Texas college students
College students in Texas have reported over $109,000 lost to scams this year, says the BBB.
New Amazon policy could benefit 'some' unhappy customers
It's a partial response to a question that has rippled through the courts: When you buy something 'on' Amazon, did Amazon sell it to you?
Home buying checklist: Everything you need to know
A home buying checklist can help the process of buying a house go smoothly.
Today's mortgage rates: 30-year rates rise to 2.875% for first time in 18 days | August 10, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for August 10, 2021, which are mixed from yesterday.
Today's 20-year mortgage refinance rate dips down, others hold steady | August 10, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for August 10, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Biden administration issues 'final extension' of student loan payment pause: Is cancellation next?
Federal student loan borrowers will not have to make payments on their federal loans until February 2022, thanks to the final extension from Education Department.
Several colleges, universities cancel tuition debt for students for COVID-19 relief
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saving more on just taxes for school supplies this Tax-Free Weekend
The rush is on to stock up on school supplies as the tax-free weekend is underway. You may not find everything you need, and some items will cost you more.
You may be denied home insurance coverage if you have one of these 10 dog breeds
Depending on the type of dog you have, your homeowners insurance policy may not fully protect you in the event of a dog bite or other related injury. Learn more about home insurance dog breed restrictions and your options for staying covered.
Freddie Mac launches new home renovation mortgage, here's how to get one
Freddie Mac announced a new loan product to help homeowners and homebuyers pay for home renovations.