Zero Waste Houston will turn your food scraps into compost, reducing greenhouse emissions
When food waste ends up in landfills, the EPA says it produces about 58% of total methane emissions in the U.S. One way to cut that down is to compost your food scraps.
Tips to avoid car repossessions, catch up on late payments
We talked with a credit counselor, who specializes in auto loan debt, who said borrowers have options to avoid repossession.
Capital One & Khan Academy offer free financial literacy education
There's a new resource that can help you and your family learn about money management and file tax returns for free.
Tax Day deadline: Last minute filing tips
If you haven’t filed your tax return yet, we have some tips to help last minute filers make the deadline.
Uplift Harris: Reaction after Texas AG sues to stop Harris County's guaranteed income program
Leaders, activists respond to suit to halt Uplift Harris guaranteed income program.
Single women outpace single men in homeownership
Although U.S. women still trail men in pay on average, single women are now buying more homes on their own than single men.
Companies recruiting women to fill skilled trade jobs in construction, oil, gas, more
More women are exploring careers in high paying skilled trades, once dominated by men.
University of Houston says Cougar Textbook Access Program saved students $10.2 million
The price of textbooks is often a major expense for college students. Now more colleges are tapping into what's called OER, Open Educational Resources, to help cut down that cost.
2024 Eclipse frenzy: Last minute hacks to see the spectacle without spending a fortune
Max Out Your Memories, Not Your Wallet: Affordable Ways to Enjoy the Total Solar Eclipse
Houston Astros game savings: Cheaper tickets, snacks, souvenirs
Taking a family to an Astros home game, buying snacks, and paying for parking can run you nearly $200. That's a big number on the score board when times are tight.
Auto insurance rates spike 26%: How to save despite the squeeze
Are rising insurance rates putting the squeeze on your budget? Bankrate reports they're up 26% since last year.
NAR $418 million legal commission settlement could save you thousands on your next home
The cost of buying a selling a home could be coming down after the National Association of Realtors announced it would pay a landmark $418 million legal settlement.
How to negotiate a lower rent: Tips for saving
While most tenants accept the rental rates they're offered, it is possible to negotiate a lower rent.
Saving on travel: Buying gift cards at a discount for your vacation
A secret to saving money on travel involves paying for airfare with airline gift cards that are sold at a discount, sometimes up to $50 off per card.
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