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.
More Americans living paycheck to paycheck
Struggling to make ends meet? You're not alone. New research shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and its not just those living off low wages. Danny Ratliff, Financial Advisor with RIA Advisors, joined FOX 26 with the research and how to start saving.
Struggling to make ends meet? You're not alone. New research shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and its not just those living off low wages. Danny Ratliff, Financial Advisor with RIA Advisors, joined FOX 26 with the research and how to start saving.
Interest rates return for student loans
Interest rates are back for federal student loans as the government's moratorium on student loans ends on Sept. 1.
Interest rates are back for federal student loans as the government's moratorium on student loans ends on Sept. 1.
President Biden to address job market
The United States job market may be starting to slow down and that could influence the Central Bank's decision on whether to kick up interest rates again later this month. Doug Luzader has more from Washington where President Biden is due to address the new report later on Friday.
The United States job market may be starting to slow down and that could influence the Central Bank's decision on whether to kick up interest rates again later this month. Doug Luzader has more from Washington where President Biden is due to address the new report later on Friday.
Houston-area homeowner seeking resolution after receiving $1,500 water bill
A homeowner in Houston has more questions then answers after she received a $1,500 water bill in the mail.
A homeowner in Houston has more questions then answers after she received a $1,500 water bill in the mail.
GDP growth for Q2 dips on second estimate
Gross domestic product (GDP) increased in Q2 2023 and signs of a strong economy could push the Fed to raise interest rates again. This could have a major impact on consumer debt.
Gross domestic product (GDP) increased in Q2 2023 and signs of a strong economy could push the Fed to raise interest rates again. This could have a major impact on consumer debt.
Looking for today’s biggest mortgage rate savings? Try 15-year terms | August 31, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 31, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for August 31, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Latest consumer headlines: Amazon's shipping update, Ford truck recall, and Burger King's whopper lawsuit
Amazon's changing its free shipping rules for non-Prime users, requiring a $35 minimum order, while Ford recalls 42k trucks for potential axle issues, and Burger King faces a lawsuit over allegedly misleading Whopper sizes.
Amazon's changing its free shipping rules for non-Prime users, requiring a $35 minimum order, while Ford recalls 42k trucks for potential axle issues, and Burger King faces a lawsuit over allegedly misleading Whopper sizes.
Americans consider using credit cards to afford student loan payments: survey
Many Americans who used the pause on student loan payments to reduce debt may now have to reverse course, according to a recent Empower survey.
Many Americans who used the pause on student loan payments to reduce debt may now have to reverse course, according to a recent Empower survey.