Student loan forgiveness struck down: Here's what that means for you
The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan.
Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student loan forgiveness plan – what's next?
The U.S. Supreme Court held that the Biden administration needs to have Congress’ backing for the costly student loan forgiveness plan and rejected arguments that the HEROES Act of 2003 gave Biden the authority he claimed.
Houston families waiting years for their loved one?s grave markers
Laying a marker on a grave is a way to honor a lost loved one. However, several people tell FOX 26 their grief for lost relatives is being compounded. Some say they?ve waited as long as two years but haven?t received the grave markers they?ve paid for.
Tips for car seat safety for your kids
Before you buckle your kids in a car seat for a road trip this holiday weekend, a warning about toys and items to make them more comfortable. The Centers for Disease Control says nearly 60% of car seats are misused in a way that can reduce their safety. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense to help keep your kids safe.
Borrowers may see credit scores change once federal student loan payments resume
Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.
Today's best mortgage deal? 10-year terms at 5.625 percent | June 29, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 29, 2023, which are largely trending down from yesterday.
Houston waiting years for their loved one’s grave markers
Laying a marker on a grave is a way to honor a lost loved one. However, several people tell FOX 26 their grief for lost relatives is being compounded. Some say they’ve waited as long as two years but haven’t received the grave markers they’ve paid for.
What's causing grave marker delays for some Houstonians?
Some Houston residents tell FOX 26 they've been waiting years for their loved one's grave markers. Heavenly Memorials and Monuments owner Craig Mitchell tells Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan in this full interview how a backlog caused by the COVID-19 pandemic played a factor.
Getting your vehicle ready for a road trip
Are you among the record number of people expected to take a road trip this holiday weekend? Now's the time to make sure your car won't leave you stranded on the side of the road.
Fourth of July 2023: Making your ride road-trip ready for holiday weekend
AAA Texas expects a record 3.2 million Texas road-trippers this holiday weekend.
Caution: boomerang kids could be bad for parents' financial health, survey says
Forty-one percent of parents said they have a so-called boomerang child currently living at home with them, according to a recent survey by asset manager Thrivent.
Mortgage rates continue to rise today, but 10-year terms remain lowest | June 28, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 28, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
'I fell into my chair': Iowa couple wins $2M Powerball prize after losing home in tornado
A tornado destroyed the couple's home in 2001, and it took several years for them to start to rebuild.
Nigerian man sentenced for defrauding elderly US victims
A 39-year-old man from Nigeria will be spending time in prison for his role in a “transnational inheritance fraud scheme” that targeted older adults in America.
Crooks may have stolen more than $200B
More than $200B may have been stolen from two large Covid-19 relief initiatives.
Here's how to prepare to pay back your student loans once the pandemic payment freeze ends
The Supreme Court may strike down President Joe Biden's student loan plan, which would erase $10,000 in federal student loan debt for those with incomes below $125,000 a year or households that earn less than $250,000.
Here's where homes face the biggest risk for natural disaster
Some areas, including places in Florida, have high-risk exposure to home damage from hurricanes and other natural disasters. But many homes aren’t equipped to withstand these events, according to a survey. Upgrading your home can protect it while saving you money on home insurance.
Today's lowest mortgage rate? 10-year terms at 5.625 percent amid rising rates | June 27, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 27, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Americans say they will need $1.27 million to retire comfortably, study finds
The new report sheds light on financial aspirations and concerns people have planning for life after working.
Cash App issue causes some to be double charged, company says
Cash App said it was notifying customers who were double charged the amount of their transaction and would refund anyone impacted by the issue.