The Healthcare Navigator
Heather Sullivan shares how Rice University students have developed an app to tackle unnecessary medical costs, empowering patients to navigate the healthcare system and save money.
Student loan forgiveness: Some may qualify but need to take action by April 30
Seeking student loan forgiveness? Some borrowers who consolidate their loans could qualify, but there’s a key deadline approaching.
Gold pocket watch recovered from Titanic’s wealthiest passenger sells for nearly $1.5M
A gold pocket watch worn by the richest passenger aboard the Titanic when the ill-fated ocean liner sank was sold at auction on Saturday for a record-breaking sum of nearly $1.5 million.
How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024
A recent study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.
Ways to save on your summer vacation
As we head into the summer, more than half of us are going on vacation. But inflation may put a damper on those plans. Finance professor Dan Roccato shares some ways to save.
Ways to save on your cell phone bill
With inflation still high, you may be looking for ways to save on your cell phone bill. Kimberly Palmer, personal finance expert with Nerdwallet, shares some tips.
Campus protests bring renewed scrutiny to college presidents' million-dollar salaries
University presidents at UPenn, Columbia, NYU and other schools earn millions in annual compensation.
Houston ranked 4th among nation's worst cities for drivers
The arteries of Houston's transportation system pulse with a relentless traffic flow, resulting in an average loss of 11 hours per year for drivers trapped in traffic.
Breaking down Amazon's grocery delivery
Amazon's new grocery delivery service offers both convenience for Prime members and affordability for SNAP beneficiaries, but will it actually save you money? Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks it down.
Bad service, no tip: Most Americans demand quality before tipping
A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.
1 in 4 US adults over 50 say they expect to never retire
More than one in four adults in the U.S. who are over 50 said in a new AARP study that they expect to never retire.
Whopping 78% of aspiring homeowners say they can’t afford the American dream
Owning a home is still the centerpiece of the American dream, a new survey found – but that a vast majority of Americans say they simply can’t afford it.
More than a third of Gen Z, millennials seek help from their parents to afford a house down payment
Young homebuyers are combating high home prices by asking their parents for help with home down payments.
Your $1 and $2 bills could be worth thousands: What to look for
These very rare $1 and $2 bills could be worth a lot more than face value. Here's how to spot bills that are worth hanging onto.
These salaried workers are now eligible for overtime pay
The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.
Ken Paxton's lawsuit freezes Uplift Harris County program's $500 monthly payments
The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered Harris County, which includes Houston, to put on hold a guaranteed income program that would provide $500 monthly cash payments to roughly 2,000 residents.
'Doom spending' instead of home buying—how young people are spending their money
Amid inflation and climate concerns, younger generations, including Gen Z and millennials, are turning to "doom spending," buying luxuries as they find homeownership increasingly unaffordable.
Here’s how much it costs to raise a child in 2024: 'Far more expensive than expected’
A new survey shows that raising kids can be costly – but just how expensive is it? Here’s what you need to know.
Beware of fake car listings, BBB cautions!
Attention car buyers: Beware of online scammers selling non-existent used cars, warns the Better Business Bureau, urging caution amidst a growing trend of deceptive practices.
Nike to sign Caitlin Clark to deal as hotly contested sweepstakes comes to end: report
The Caitlin Clark shoe deal sweepstakes reportedly came to an end Sunday with Nike being the one to ink the Indiana Fever rookie to a deal over the likes of Adidas, Under Armour and Puma.