47K veterans and active-duty troops will automatically receive student loan relief — do you qualify?

Select student loan borrowers who served in the military will have their federal student loan interest retroactively waived, according to the Education Department. See what else veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for, including permanent disability discharges, the suspension of loan payments and other COVID-19 emergency relief measures.

How to pay off student loans in 5 years: A step-by-step guide

If you want to pay off your student loans in five years, consider boosting your income, cutting unnecessary expenses and refinancing your loans.

Having a college degree can double your earning potential, but only if you do this

A college degree can pay off in the form of higher earning potential, but the total cost of attendance causes many students to take out debt. See a few ways to borrow undergraduate student loans without eating into your income.

Biden administration cancels another $5.8B in student loan debt: Here's who qualifies

More than 323,000 federal student loan borrowers with a total and permanent disability (TPD) will have their college debt automatically discharged by the end of the year. Read on to see who qualifies, and what you should do with your debt if you're not eligible for a TPD discharge.

How to take out a student loan: A step-by-step guide

Start by filling out the FAFSA for federal student loans before you turn to private loans to pay for college.

Industrial demand fills millions of square feet of space in Houston

As the nation's economy finds footing during the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial growth has remained one of the bright spots and a new report shows Houston bit off a big chunk of that business and is chewing vigorously.

New book published to show resilience of women with troubled pasts, usefulness in business
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Two local women have published a book to help businesses hire women that they call overcomers. We're talking about people who have overcome life in sex trafficking, poverty, crime, or drug addiction are tapping into special skills that these women develop.

Houston industry getting busier
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As the nation's economy finds footing during the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial growth has remained one of the bright spots. However, we take a look at a new report that shows Houston bit off a big chunk of that business and is chewing vigorously.

Best graduate student loans of fall 2021

Federal student loan options for graduate students are limited. Private student loans could help you fill the gap and fund your graduate degree.