5 ways to pay down your car loan and save money

Most Americans need to take out a car loan, but you don’t want to pay too much interest. Learn five ways to pay off your car loan faster.

School districts battling low enrollment next year face job cuts

Districts are ensuring parents school buildings are safe for their kids to return next school year amid low student enrollment.

5 smart ways to consolidate credit card debt – and 5 you should never do

Consolidating high-interest credit card debt with a lower-interest credit product could help you wipe out the debt faster and pay less interest.

Personal loan vs. credit card — when to use each one

Both personal loans and credit cards can help you finance a major purchase. But which one is the best fit for your situation?

Thinking about getting a reverse mortgage? Consider these factors

A reverse mortgage is a way for seniors to borrow against the equity they have in their homes, but they aren’t right for everyone. Consider these options instead.

88% of children covered by monthly payments starting in July

Qualified families will receive a payment of up to $300 per month for each child under 6 and up to $250 per month for children between the ages of 6 and 17.

Inflation rate is climbing but is it temporary or a sign of worse things to come?
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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.

Local expert breaks down how inflation is helping the economy recover from the pandemic
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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!
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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.

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.

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.

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.