On Wednesday, the United States’ Federal Reserve announced that it was cutting its benchmark interest rate by 0.5%, an unusually large reduction.

Starting with just one dollar, Dr. Stephen Akintayo built a worldwide empire in real estate! Houston Life visited his home in Richmond, TX to learn his journey to success.

With potential interest rate cuts on the horizon, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hints at relief for consumers and small businesses. Lower interest rates could mean more affordable loans, mortgages, and refinancing opportunities.

The Disaster Fund has been depleted again, delaying aid for Hurricane Beryl victims. #FEMAFunding #HurricaneBeryl #DisasterRelief

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If you are a first-time home buyer in the Houston area, there may be help available for you. From grants to assistance with funding, there are some options for those looking to finance a home in the Houston area.

There’s a recurring theme when it comes to women in the workplace. And that is... the lack of proper payments.

Equal Pay Day symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year.

These days, playing games or seeing if you won doesn’t even require people to go to the store.

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The Irish government has launched an initiative called “Our Living Islands,” a 10-year plan that aims to revitalize more than a dozen islands off the country’s coast.

Mayor Sylvester Turner presented the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget Tuesday.

With Friday being “National Ex-Spouse Day,” here are 10 expensive celebrity divorces in history, according to wealthygorilla.com.

KPRC 2 Community is partnered with BakerRipley and Telemundo Houston to host a tax help phone bank on March 30 until 6:30 p.m. Volunteers are standing by to take calls in both English and Spanish. The phone number to call is 713-778-8920.

The Internal Revenue Service is extending help to taxpayers by opening a special assistance center in southwest Houston Saturday.

Local financial professional Ryan Wheless from Allied Wealth joined KPRC 2′s Owen Conflenti and Amy Davis on KPRC 2+ Friday to share his insights on 529 savings plans for education costs. Watch the full interview in the segment at the top of the page.

Here are facts and figures of the OECD’s plan and what it hopes to achieve.

HOUSTON – Federal student loan borrowers may receive some reprieve this month once President-elect Joe Biden takes office. “I do have student loan debt. Americans as a collective have about $1.7 trillion in student loan debt with the average 2019 graduate carrying a $28,950 balance, according to the Federal Reserve. The incoming president is also considering erasing $10,000 in federal student loan debt per person, which has sparked controversy. “It really, again, disproportionately benefits higher income households relative to low income households.

Sue and Sue. Sue Larsen opened her home to Sue Ronnenkamp, who pays $900 a month in rent and gets her own room and access to the rest of the home. “Randall was really strong and positive about making me feel welcome,” said Mary Ozanic, a home renter. Companies such as Silvernest and Senior Home Shares match seniors who want to stay in their homes with people who need a home. “It gives you a really good, clear picture of values and attitudes,” said Sue Larsen, a homeowner.

More than 10 states — not including Texas — have already been federally approved for additional jobless relief, providing an extra $300 or $400 in unemployment checks. Greg Abbott said he was directing the state employment agency to apply for the federal funding. Once approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the money will provide an extra $300 weekly for jobless Texans, and another $100 on top of that if Texas decides to chip in. The directive from Abbott comes as 61,416 Texans applied for unemployment relief in the week ending Aug. 15. In total, more than 3.2 million Texans have applied for jobless assistance since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Get a timeshare mortgage payment credit with Timeshare Termination Team | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: June 30, 2020, 2:58 pmWhen you hear the word mortgage, you probably think of the loan you take out on a home. But did you know that you can also take out a mortgage on a timeshare? And those mortgage payments—on top of other costly fees—can end up costing you thousands of dollars every year. Slivka, from Timeshare Termination Team, explains your options to cancel your contract.

HOUSTON – As the coronavirus pandemic has caused a great economical crisis, many workers have been laid-off or are not receiving pay during business closures. If you’re worried about missing a mortgage payment, contact your lender immediately. Numerous banks have said they are willing to work with distressed borrowers, including potentially suspending or reducing mortgage payments for a stretch. TAA advises renters to communicate with their property manager if they find themselves unable to pay rent. According to the association, they have encouraged rental property owners to waive late fees and set up a payment plan for residents impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.