Shopping on an impulse is derailing American budgets – here's how to take control
Almost 56% of U.S. consumers said they had a spending plan, but 49% said that impulse purchases had caused financial stress, according to the survey by You Need a Budget.
Almost 56% of U.S. consumers said they had a spending plan, but 49% said that impulse purchases had caused financial stress, according to the survey by You Need a Budget.
What's today’s lowest mortgage rate? Look at today's shorter terms | September 11, 2023
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances.
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances.
Arkansas 7-year-old makes 2.95-carat diamond discovery on her birthday at state park
A 7-year-old Arkansas girl celebrating her birthday on a trip to the state's Crater of Diamonds State Park took home a big present after she found a nearly 3-carat diamond.
A 7-year-old Arkansas girl celebrating her birthday on a trip to the state's Crater of Diamonds State Park took home a big present after she found a nearly 3-carat diamond.
Houston grandmother scammed out of $1,000s
A Houston area grandmother was scammed out of thousands of dollars. It happened after she received a phone call from who she thought was her granddaughter. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff reports on the scary techniques that could fool anyone.
A Houston area grandmother was scammed out of thousands of dollars. It happened after she received a phone call from who she thought was her granddaughter. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff reports on the scary techniques that could fool anyone.
IRS plans to crack down on 1,600 millionaires to collect millions of dollars in past due taxes
IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel said the agency has new means of targeting wealthy people who have “cut corners” on their taxes.
IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel said the agency has new means of targeting wealthy people who have “cut corners” on their taxes.
$2 billion Powerball winner buys large Bel Air mansion; take a look inside
People often ponder what they would do if they won the lottery. Having won the largest-ever Powerball jackpot of $2 billion in November, a California man had more reason to dwell it.
People often ponder what they would do if they won the lottery. Having won the largest-ever Powerball jackpot of $2 billion in November, a California man had more reason to dwell it.
Over 4 million student borrowers enroll in Biden’s SAVE forgiveness plan
The Department of Education said it had received nearly 4 million applications for a new income-driven repayment program since launching at the end of July.
The Department of Education said it had received nearly 4 million applications for a new income-driven repayment program since launching at the end of July.
Looking to save on today’s mortgage rates? Try shorter terms | September 7, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for September 7, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for September 7, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Here is how you can avoid a tax refund shock next year
Next year’s tax refund shouldn’t be a shock to Americans if they take stock of their income taxes mid-year, according to Jackson Hewitt.
Next year’s tax refund shouldn’t be a shock to Americans if they take stock of their income taxes mid-year, according to Jackson Hewitt.
Today’s biggest mortgage rates savings? 15-year terms remain lowest | September 6, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for September 6, 2023, which are largely trending up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for September 6, 2023, which are largely trending up from yesterday.
These are the most affordable states to buy a home
A new report reveals the top most affordable states in the U.S. But some states on the East Coast have particularly high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.
A new report reveals the top most affordable states in the U.S. But some states on the East Coast have particularly high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.
Back-to-school shopping expenses to reach record high: survey
Back-to-school spending in 2023 could reach a record high of more than $40 billion, largely due to demand in electronics, a survey reported. At the same time, Americans continue dealing with high inflation.
Back-to-school spending in 2023 could reach a record high of more than $40 billion, largely due to demand in electronics, a survey reported. At the same time, Americans continue dealing with high inflation.
Today’s lowest mortgage rate? 10-year terms at 6.25 percent | September 5, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for September 5, 2023, which are largely trending down from Friday.
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for September 5, 2023, which are largely trending down from Friday.
Saving with back-to-school thrifting
The cost of buying your kids back-to-school clothes can add up fast. The National Retail Federation says families will spend an average of $425 per child this year. One way to knock that down is through thrifting. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has tips on how to pull thrifted looks together.
The cost of buying your kids back-to-school clothes can add up fast. The National Retail Federation says families will spend an average of $425 per child this year. One way to knock that down is through thrifting. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has tips on how to pull thrifted looks together.
Student loan repayments will be starting again soon: Here's how to get it done
Student loan repayments begin again soon. Here are tips on how to get it done using organizational skills, spending strategies and payback implementation, according to money pros.
Student loan repayments begin again soon. Here are tips on how to get it done using organizational skills, spending strategies and payback implementation, according to money pros.
Jimmy Buffett was the 'life of the party,' but he was also an astute businessman
Behind Jimmy Buffett's laid-back exterior was an admitted workaholic. In 2016, he had a net worth of $550 million.
Behind Jimmy Buffett's laid-back exterior was an admitted workaholic. In 2016, he had a net worth of $550 million.
More than half of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, survey says
Gen Z consumers who were living paycheck to paycheck cited nonessential spending as a reason behind their financial hardships.
Gen Z consumers who were living paycheck to paycheck cited nonessential spending as a reason behind their financial hardships.
Student loan interest is accruing again: What to know before payments start in October
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
Mortgage rates take a dip ahead of Labor Day weekend: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates declined this week, but remain elevated, Freddie Mac reported. But the direction of mortgage rates remains uncertain ahead of the Fed’s next meeting, where the central bank could raise interest rates again.
Mortgage rates declined this week, but remain elevated, Freddie Mac reported. But the direction of mortgage rates remains uncertain ahead of the Fed’s next meeting, where the central bank could raise interest rates again.
How does student loan interest work?
September 1 marks the first significant step toward resuming student loan payments as interest rates begin to accrue with the first payments due in October. University of Houston Downtown professor Dietrich Von Biedenfeld helps us crunch the numbers and explains how student loan interest works.
September 1 marks the first significant step toward resuming student loan payments as interest rates begin to accrue with the first payments due in October. University of Houston Downtown professor Dietrich Von Biedenfeld helps us crunch the numbers and explains how student loan interest works.