US Postal Service raising stamp prices Sunday
The USPS requested mailing price hikes earlier this year, citing inflation.
Monthly mortgage payments reach record highs in US
The median monthly payment for home purchase loans jumped 14.1% in May to an all-time high $2,165.
Paid apprenticeships being offered in skilled trades
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on the apprenticeships that you can apply for.
Biden administration announces SAVE plan after SCOTUS student loan decision
The White House announced SAVE, a new income-driven student loan repayment plan and other initiatives following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down widespread student loan forgiveness.
Today’s best mortgage deal? 10-year terms remain at 6.12 percent | July 7, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 7, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Student loan payments: Tips to prep
Student loan payments are set to resume in October after a 3-year pause. The real question is are you ready? Finance professor Dan Roccato has advice on getting ahead of the game.
Mortgage rates inch to the highest level so far this year: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.81% for the week ending July 6, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? 10-year terms at 6.125 percent | July 6, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 6, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Houston ISD payroll issue said to be addressed, employees should have access to deposits on Thursday
"We believe all employees will have access to their payroll deposits no later than tomorrow," Houston ISD said in an emailed statement
Meta launching Threads to rival Twitter
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense about what it means for users.
Americans are giving less to charity, poll finds
Over 55% of those who stopped giving say they don’t earn enough to afford donating to charity.
Subprime-rated consumers have less access to credit – Here's how to improve your score
Subprime-rated consumers may have fewer borrowing options to deal with unexpected costs as lenders tighten access to credit to this group in favor of more consumers with higher credit scores, a VantageScore report said.
Today’s best mortgage savings? Shorter terms have the lowest rates | July 5, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 5, 2023, which are mixed from Monday.
Amazon Prime Day Hacks & Deals
Are you ready for Amazon Prime Day? Shopping and Consumer Expert Bridget Carey shares with us tips on how to save money on your next Amazon order.
Walgreens expects to close 150 US stores, CFO says
The store closings are expected to happen by 2024 in a cost-saving effort by the company.
Tips on making college more affordable for students
Lots of families are preparing to send their high school graduates off to college and student loan payments are set to resume soon. We hear from an expert on ways to make college more affordable.
Economy update: ?Richcession,? ?Rolling Recession,? or none at all?
Is a recession still in sight? The economy keeps managing to grow and so does the belief among some economists that the U.S. might achieve an elusive ?soft landing.? Professor Dietrich von Biedenfeld with University of Houston ? Downtown helps explain it all.
Biden offers alternative student debt relief plan following Supreme Court ruling
President Joe Biden is offering an alternative student debt plan designed to ease borrowers’ threat of default if they fall behind on their payments.
Borrowers give response on student loan block
President Biden says he's working to give student loan borrowers a new path to loan forgiveness after the Supreme Court blocked his forgiveness plan. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on his new plan and how Smart Sense to help borrowers resume payments this fall.
Supreme Court rejects student debt relief
The Supreme Court has ruled his plan to wipe away student loan debt for millions is unconstitutional. The high court gutted the president's plan to forgive more than $400 billion dollars in student loan debt.