Rising costs bring inflation concerns, as the nation struggles to rebuild the economy
For some, the price spike is reminiscent of the double-digit inflation in the 1970s, leaving concerns that we're heading that way again.
For some, the price spike is reminiscent of the double-digit inflation in the 1970s, leaving concerns that we're heading that way again.
Inflation rate is climbing but is it temporary or a sign of worse things to come?
It is hard to miss that a lot of everyday expenses have been on the rise; the government inflation rate is climbing at the fastest rate in some 12 years. Fox 26 Houston Business Reporter Tom Zizka town is looking at whether the financial pain is temporary or a sign of worse things to come.
It is hard to miss that a lot of everyday expenses have been on the rise; the government inflation rate is climbing at the fastest rate in some 12 years. Fox 26 Houston Business Reporter Tom Zizka town is looking at whether the financial pain is temporary or a sign of worse things to come.
Will my spouse’s debt affect our joint mortgage application?
Joint mortgage debt can hurt your chances of securing a low interest rate. Here’s what you need to know about debt before applying for a loan.
Joint mortgage debt can hurt your chances of securing a low interest rate. Here’s what you need to know about debt before applying for a loan.
Local expert breaks down how inflation is helping the economy recover from the pandemic
Inflation concerns are definitely picking up as the economy begins to recover from the pandemic. Local financial professional Richard Becker of Texas Retirement Planners is here with tips to help you better understand what's going on with inflation.
Inflation concerns are definitely picking up as the economy begins to recover from the pandemic. Local financial professional Richard Becker of Texas Retirement Planners is here with tips to help you better understand what's going on with inflation.
Tax expert helps answer your questions!
As we get closer to this year's tax deadlines in Texas, we catch up with Tax Expert from My Tax Guy in Houston Douglas Hord to help answer your questions and clear up any confusion.
As we get closer to this year's tax deadlines in Texas, we catch up with Tax Expert from My Tax Guy in Houston Douglas Hord to help answer your questions and clear up any confusion.
Making home improvements? How to make sure you stay covered by insurance
Home improvements can increase your home's value, but it's important to have the right insurance coverage.
Home improvements can increase your home's value, but it's important to have the right insurance coverage.
5 things to know about personal loan fees
Reading the fine print can save you some money.
Reading the fine print can save you some money.
Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
Ohio to award $1M each to 5 adults who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Cash-out refinance: Pros, cons, when to get one
A cash-out refinance replaces your current mortgage with a larger mortgage and lets you withdraw equity in cash. You can use the money however you want.
A cash-out refinance replaces your current mortgage with a larger mortgage and lets you withdraw equity in cash. You can use the money however you want.
Buying a new construction home? 4 things to keep in mind
Knowing what’s included in the base price prevents expensive surprises.
Knowing what’s included in the base price prevents expensive surprises.
What you need to know about putting a teen driver on your car insurance
Wondering whether to add your teen to your car insurance policy? Let this guide help you decide.
Wondering whether to add your teen to your car insurance policy? Let this guide help you decide.
Why you should keep paying your federal student loans despite COVID-19 relief
Getting out of debt faster has advantages.
Getting out of debt faster has advantages.
Free credit reports have been extended; here’s why it’s important to check yours regularly
Checking your credit could save you from identity theft.
Checking your credit could save you from identity theft.
How to change your car insurance policy
Considering switching car insurance companies? Here’s an overview of the process.
Considering switching car insurance companies? Here’s an overview of the process.
Considering a mortgage refinance? This is where to start
If you're considering a mortgage refinance, getting started is not difficult. Here are four easy steps to help you get closer to obtaining a new, better mortgage on your existing home.
If you're considering a mortgage refinance, getting started is not difficult. Here are four easy steps to help you get closer to obtaining a new, better mortgage on your existing home.
3 relatively cheap ways to pay off tax debt
Wondering how to pay off tax debt? Using credit and signing up for IRS payment plans are both typically less expensive than paying penalties and interest.
Wondering how to pay off tax debt? Using credit and signing up for IRS payment plans are both typically less expensive than paying penalties and interest.
Biden touts economic recovery plan as Treasury Dept. starts paying out $350B in state and local aid
President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.
President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.
With home values high, this is how owners can benefit
Historically high property values and favorable mortgage rates are making it easier for homeowners to improve their finances. Here are three ways to reduce debt and build net worth.
Historically high property values and favorable mortgage rates are making it easier for homeowners to improve their finances. Here are three ways to reduce debt and build net worth.
Chamber of Commerce calls for end to enhanced jobless aid
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.