Tips on protecting your summer vacation finances
The summer is here and before you get ready to spend all your money on vacations, Todd Soltow with Frontier Wealth Management shares his advice with FOX 26 Houston on what you can do to help not spend so much and the importance of budgeting on vacation.
The summer is here and before you get ready to spend all your money on vacations, Todd Soltow with Frontier Wealth Management shares his advice with FOX 26 Houston on what you can do to help not spend so much and the importance of budgeting on vacation.
Should you put your stimulus check in a high-yield savings account?
If you can cover all of your basic needs, such as groceries and rent, use the $1,400 stimulus check to start or increase an emergency fund by depositing the funds in a high-yield savings account.
If you can cover all of your basic needs, such as groceries and rent, use the $1,400 stimulus check to start or increase an emergency fund by depositing the funds in a high-yield savings account.
Should I refinance? How to know if it’s the right time
If you’re asking yourself “Should I refinance my home?” while interest rates are low, here are factors to consider.
If you’re asking yourself “Should I refinance my home?” while interest rates are low, here are factors to consider.
Buying a home that's for sale by owner? 5 tips to keep in mind
Buying a home that’s for sale by owner (FSBO) doesn’t necessarily change the process for you as the buyer, but there are a few things to keep in mind throughout the process.
Buying a home that’s for sale by owner (FSBO) doesn’t necessarily change the process for you as the buyer, but there are a few things to keep in mind throughout the process.
Biden's budget excludes student loan forgiveness, so what should you do with college debt?
President Biden's budget proposal doesn't include student loan forgiveness. Here's what you can do with your outstanding college debt balance.
President Biden's budget proposal doesn't include student loan forgiveness. Here's what you can do with your outstanding college debt balance.
Shrinkflation: Prices increasing with product sizes decreasing
Have you been feeling ripped off lately when you go to the store? Not only are consumer prices increasing due to inflation, but product sizes could be decreasing. It's called "Shrinkflation" and Edward Dworsky, founder of consumerworld.org helps explain what that is.
Have you been feeling ripped off lately when you go to the store? Not only are consumer prices increasing due to inflation, but product sizes could be decreasing. It's called "Shrinkflation" and Edward Dworsky, founder of consumerworld.org helps explain what that is.
How to determine the interest you pay on student loans
How much is student loan interest? Here's how to calculate the amount of interest you'll pay on your educational loans.
How much is student loan interest? Here's how to calculate the amount of interest you'll pay on your educational loans.
Today's 15-year mortgage rates hang on at 2% | June 2, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for June 2, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for June 2, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Today's 30-year mortgage refinance rates stick below 3% for 14th straight day | June 2, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 2, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 2, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Inflation fears now a reality - what's driving the increase and for how long?
Inflation is up and just about everything is going to cost more for the time being. Prof. Dietrich Von Biedenfeld, with the University of Houston - Downtown joins us to help break it down for us.
Inflation is up and just about everything is going to cost more for the time being. Prof. Dietrich Von Biedenfeld, with the University of Houston - Downtown joins us to help break it down for us.
Want to lower the price of your future home? 6 ways to work with a seller
The current housing market is definitely friendly to sellers, but that doesn’t mean you can negotiate down the price when buying a home. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
The current housing market is definitely friendly to sellers, but that doesn’t mean you can negotiate down the price when buying a home. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
Biden's budget proposal: How it could impact your wallet
President Biden's proposed $6 trillion federal budget focuses primarily on America's infrastructure, but there are a few proposals that may have a direct impact on your finances.
President Biden's proposed $6 trillion federal budget focuses primarily on America's infrastructure, but there are a few proposals that may have a direct impact on your finances.
When to use a personal loan over a credit card
Make sure you know when a personal loan will offer better solutions for your financial needs than a credit card.
Make sure you know when a personal loan will offer better solutions for your financial needs than a credit card.
How to pay for summer travel with airfare costs on the rise
Prices for domestic plane tickets are expected to increase 16% this summer, so it's more important than ever to be mindful when financing your next vacation.
Prices for domestic plane tickets are expected to increase 16% this summer, so it's more important than ever to be mindful when financing your next vacation.
Woman wins $2 million after buying lottery ticket for the wrong night's drawing
A North Carolina woman is now a millionaire after she purchased a Powerball ticket, thinking it was for that night's drawing -- but she missed the cutoff by one minute. Instead, the ticket was for 3 days later -- and it was a $2 million winner.
A North Carolina woman is now a millionaire after she purchased a Powerball ticket, thinking it was for that night's drawing -- but she missed the cutoff by one minute. Instead, the ticket was for 3 days later -- and it was a $2 million winner.
Memorial Day weekend gas prices have not been this high since 2014
Memorial Day weekend gasoline prices are at their highest levels in seven years. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.03 this week.
Memorial Day weekend gasoline prices are at their highest levels in seven years. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.03 this week.
Recovering financially after the pandemic
Financial expert Jeannetta Collier joins The Factor to discuss what you can do to get back on your feet after the pandemic, and set yourself up for generational wealth.
Financial expert Jeannetta Collier joins The Factor to discuss what you can do to get back on your feet after the pandemic, and set yourself up for generational wealth.
Buy now, pay later online options gaining in popularity
If you can't afford something, should you get it anyway? Online services are making that more and more possible, but it's becoming a concern as bigger industries consider letting you leverage it for bigger purchases. Companies like Afterpay, and Klarna are technically operating outside the legal definition of a loan, so they play by different rules. The health care world is also keeping a close eye on the popularity of these options because they're considering allowing something similar for medical bills.
If you can't afford something, should you get it anyway? Online services are making that more and more possible, but it's becoming a concern as bigger industries consider letting you leverage it for bigger purchases. Companies like Afterpay, and Klarna are technically operating outside the legal definition of a loan, so they play by different rules. The health care world is also keeping a close eye on the popularity of these options because they're considering allowing something similar for medical bills.
Staff shortages may slow economic recovery for restaurants, hotels
Hotels and restaurants are getting ready for a big rush this Memorial Day weekend and this summer. But their revenues may not be as much as they hoped. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter, Heather Sullivan has more!
Hotels and restaurants are getting ready for a big rush this Memorial Day weekend and this summer. But their revenues may not be as much as they hoped. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter, Heather Sullivan has more!
If you’re buying an RV, here’s what you need to know
Social distancing and road trips can go hand-in-hand.
Social distancing and road trips can go hand-in-hand.