Senate confirms new CFPB director who believes government 'must do more to cancel student debt'

New CFPB director Rohit Chopra has spoken extensively about his stance on student loan forgiveness and higher education reform. Here's how your student loans may be impacted by his confirmation.

Debt ceiling debate includes real consequences for average Americans

The current debt ceiling is $28.4 trillion dollars, and the government has spent it all. There will be real consequences for average Americans until leaders agree to spend more.

$20.75M Lotto Texas jackpot-winning ticket sold in Houston

A jackpot-winning Lotto Texas ticket worth an estimated annuitized $20.75 million was sold in Houston, and the prize has not yet been claimed.

Innovative Houston workshop aims to help businesses reimagine themselves
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After more than a year of the coronavirus pandemic and other challenges, businesses are looking for solutions have a new toolset to open in Houston. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has more.

Innovative Houston workshop aims to help businesses reimagine themselves

After more than a year of the coronavirus pandemic and other challenges, businesses are looking for solutions have a new toolset to open in Houston.

Help for homeowners, renters struggling with damage from natural disaster
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Whether you?re a homeowner or renter if your home suffered damage in a disaster or you're a refugee from the damage of Hurricane Ida, mortgage financer Fannie Mae wants you to know there?s help available.

Mortgage rates rise over 3% for first time since June: Freddie Mac data

Interest for a 30-year mortgage rose above 3% for the first time since June after their largest single-week increase since February. But many homeowners can still benefit from a mortgage refinance.

Average private student loan interest rates remain low, data shows: How you can lock in a good rate

Private student loan rates are different from federal student loan rates because they can vary depending on a number of factors. See how you can qualify for the lowest fixed and variable rates on a private loan in this analysis.

Navient wants to exit the federal student loan program, impacting 6M borrowers

Navient wants to transfer its federal student loan servicing contract to a new company. Here's what to do if you're one of the 6 million borrowers impacted by this decision.

Biden administration extends additional mortgage relief options for FHA loans

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced new forbearance options for homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments.

House prepares for clash over $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill

Pelosi said she wants to see the House pass Biden's, $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Thursday, though she suggested the vote might face delays