New numbers coming: Will Texas lead the country (again) in homebuyers needing...
Down payments are way up if you are trying to hit that 20% down goal.
View ArticleAttention struggling Texas homebuyers, here are some programs to help you get...
Texas has options for some homebuyers who are struggling to afford a house.
View ArticleDo you have a hail claim but don't know it? I did.
Your roof may be damaged and you may have missed it. But it may not be too late.
View ArticleMore Texans are deciding to generate their own electricity
The state is reviewing new rules on federal rebates, and says it "is gonna take a while."
View ArticleA possible workaround to having to give your sensitive bank account info for...
Some vendors no longer accept credit cards for autopay or for discounts you get for auto-paying.
View ArticleHere are Texas renters' rights regarding evictions, security deposits,...
Renters have obligations to their landlords, but they also have rights.
View Article'I had a geyser in my yard' | Texans, here's how to get reimbursed if you...
Check your pipes, faucets and sprinklers... or you may find out from a huge water bill that you have a problem.
View ArticleIf you take money out of your 401(k) this way, it can be a lot more costly
A new report about how we are managing our 401(k) retirement plans.
View ArticleMany Texas homeowners about to see their school property taxes 'drop to $0 or...
Lawmakers and the governor signed off on this. But it still requires a constitutional amendment that must be approved by Texas voters in November.
View ArticleImportant things to know about the resumption of student loan payments
And some important info. for people still in college... is your major on the highest earning ones?
View ArticleSurprise: A younger generation is outpacing older workers in 401(k)...
But workers 50 and over: If you can afford to play catch-up, it could pay off big
View ArticleNorth Texas renter's journey after getting dreadful lease renewal offer
Some U.S. senators have asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate computerized rent recommenders, alleging that they “fix rents."
View ArticleThe Texas Stampede: More people quitting jobs here than in any other state
Just from January through August, 3,154,000 people in the Lone Star State gave their notice and left their jobs.
View ArticleMany Texans now paying a $1,000+ monthly car payment
Vehicle prices and interest rates are high, but there are some incentives out there.
View ArticleMany Texans getting bill that says $0 owed in school property taxes
But…it still has to be approved by Texas voters…1 of 14 amendments on the ballot in election that is already underway
View ArticleResumé boot camp: Whether you have one or not, you should know this stuff
Advice from 'America's Top Career Expert.'
View ArticleHere's why your electricity bill may have gone up even if you have a fixed rate
Electricity delivery charges are up as we head into a winter -- when the state is hoping (again) that it'll have enough power to go around.
View ArticleRenowned career expert exposes the things that may be keeping you from...
The woman known as 'America's top career expert' has specific advice for older workers, younger workers, oh...and for all workers in between.
View ArticleMany more students may soon be eligible for college financial aid. But others...
The new FAFSA form is almost out...and will come with big changes.
View ArticleHere come the big rigs | Trade traffic is increasing at the Texas border
Analysis shows the value of trade at the Texas border port is higher than any other port in the country this year.
View ArticleSome Texas buyers who can't afford a home on their own are finding another way
If you partner with someone else to afford a home, there are ways to protect your investment.
View ArticleAre you sure you know how many miles your car has on it?
A new analysis finds odometer rollbacks are up significantly in Texas. How you can check a car...
View ArticleBummed by your skyrocketing DFW home appraisal? Make sure you have your...
What you should know about homesteads in Texas.
View ArticleRight on the Money: Lessons learned about the housing market in 2023
WFAA's Jason Wheeler shares what he learned about the state of real estate in 2023 through his most-watched 'Right on the Money' reports from the year.
View ArticleEmployers can now offer a valuable benefit to employees with student loan...
Many employers may hesitate, but the company that originated the offering has a blueprint to encourage them
View ArticleNew federal rules aim to save car buyers time and money
But the measure won't end 'forced financing' at the dealership.
View ArticleAll your Christmas returns and (soon) your post-Super Bowl TV returns have to...
We live in a return culture. But much of the stuff we take back bypasses the store shelf and is plucked by bargain hunters from 're-commerce' giants.
View ArticleWe're almost 'dead ready'! It is time to make a will
This is the final installment before we put the 'Death Checklist' to rest!
View ArticleMany employees are burned out! So why aren't they taking all the time off...
Taking your time off may increase your productivity on the job, according to the Harvard Business Review.
View ArticleHave you tried planning a trip 'in reverse'?
It can save you time and money. Just read all the way to the end...and make sure that when you do travel, you don't annoy your fellow fliers.
View ArticleMore important info on wills, executors, and trusts
This is the end of the 'Death Checklist': Things we should all complete before we die
View ArticleHow many times your annual income would it take to buy your home?
Some homebuyers are struggling. But others are definitely not.
View ArticleWhat is getting movie watchers off their couches and back into theaters?
And might we start seeing more movies 'Made in Texas'?
View ArticleIt's severe weather season in Texas — do you know where your homeowners...
If you tend to stuff your insurance policy away in a drawer or a file and not look at it for a year or more, it could cost you big.
View ArticleFlying soon? Beware the seat switcheroo and the spoofers!
Some lessons learned from a recent vacation...because I'm always working even when I'm off.
View ArticleWill Texans be among the tax refund leaders again?
And whether you will owe or get a refund, what are your chances of being audited?
View ArticleIs your home insurer costing you with this big mistake? Mine was.
A warning for homeowners, especially if you've had your roof replaced in recent years
View ArticleHas your FAFSA form been processed yet?
New information on the financial aid forms from the Department of Education and some Texas schools. One key detail: applications are way down.
View ArticleKeeping up with student loan relief: Feeling overwhelmed by all the different...
One program is offering a way to check loan relief programs.
View Article
