Homeowners insurance should adequately cover these 5 items
Mortgage rates are at near all-time lows, making now the perfect time for homebuyers to get into a new home. Protect your home and your family with ample homeowner’s insurance.
MacKenzie Scott donates $2.7B to 286 organizations, some in the Houston area
MacKenzie Scott announced Tuesday that she has given $2.7 billion to 286 organizations, including some from the greater Houston area and Southeast Texas.
Refinancing a jumbo loan: What to know
Refinancing a jumbo loan could potentially mean big savings. While similar to a typical mortgage refinance, you can expect stricter requirements. Here’s what you need to know.
COVID-19 has affected the cost of college: Here’s what’s changed
College costs changed due to COVID-19. This could affect the price of your education and the student loans you're eligible for.
Mortgage market slows as interest rates rise on shortened holiday week, MBA survey says
The mortgage market saw a slight slowdown over the last week as mortgage rates started to tick up. With rates predicted to rise and home prices surging, experts grow worried about affordability challenges.
Your credit score could take a hit after getting a mortgage, but you shouldn’t worry
Yes, your credit score will probably go down when you take out a mortgage loan, but you’ll likely be better off in the long term.
Today's 10-year mortgage rate falls below 2% | June 14, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for June 14, 2021, which are trending down from last Friday.
Today's mortgage refinance rates open week holding firm at unprecedented lows | June 14, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 14, 2021, which are unchanged from last Friday.
Money saving advice for graduates
It's a pivotal time for new graduates, and understanding various money strategies can significantly impact their financial success in the real world. Harry Abrahamsen, Founder and CEO of Abrahamsen Financial Group shares money-saving advice for grads.
How to save on car insurance during the coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19 has changed the way Americans drive. That leads to savings opportunities on auto insurance.
Don’t cancel your homeowners insurance if you can’t afford it, just find a cheaper plan
Why you need homeowners insurance and what you can do to get lower rates.
Student loan forgiveness could be coming, but it won’t achieve these 3 things
Some borrowers with student loans may not benefit from the Biden forgiveness plan.
Going into financial debt …for fun?
Americans want to make up for the last year with their wallets. Some say they’re even willing to go into debt to treat themselves. We speak with Lance Roberts, Chief Investment Strategist with RIA Advisors, who tells FOX 26 Houston why that’s probably not the best idea.
Kroger hosting hiring event Thursday, seeking 10K new workers
Kroger, which is already the largest grocery retailer in the United States, is hoping to hire 10,000 more workers with its hybrid hiring event taking place Thursday, June 10.
What to know if you defer your personal loan
While a loan deferment can help in the short term if you can’t pay your bill, it’s important to understand the long-term impact.
Jumbo loans: Everything you need to know
A big purchase may require a big mortgage.
Bezos, Musk among the rich who paid little to no income taxes, ProPublica reports
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos paid no income tax in 2007 and 2011. Tesla founder Elon Musk’s income tax bill was zero in 2018.
Businesses struggling to find workers despite offering incentives
The Labor Department says there are 9 million open jobs right now, but a lot of business owners say they're having a hard time finding employees even though they're adding on things like bonuses and more time off and incentives, gift cards, you name it. So Barbara Stewart, professor of global retailing and consumer science over at University of Houston helps us break it down for us.
Chipotle raising prices to offset its $15 minimum wage hike
Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.
Families receive child tax credit letters: The dates you will receive payments
Low- and middle-income parents can expect to receive $3,000 for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 for every child under age 6.