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Expert breaks down what new interest rate cuts mean for Houstonians
Read full article: Expert breaks down what new interest rate cuts mean for HoustoniansOn Wednesday, the United Statesโ 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
Read full article: Starting with just one dollar, Dr. Stephen Akintayo built a worldwide empire in real estateStarting 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 possible interest rate cuts ahead, hereโs how you can prepare
Read full article: With possible interest rate cuts ahead, hereโs how you can prepareWith 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.
FEMAโs Disaster Fund has run out of money for 2nd year in a row๐ฅด Hereโs who can still get help after Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: FEMAโs Disaster Fund has run out of money for 2nd year in a row๐ฅด Hereโs who can still get help after Hurricane BerylThe Disaster Fund has been depleted again, delaying aid for Hurricane Beryl victims. #FEMAFunding #HurricaneBeryl #DisasterRelief
Womenโs pay is up for debate AGAIN following the 2024 WNBA Draft, release of playerโs salaries๐๐ธ Letโs talk about it
Read full article: Womenโs pay is up for debate AGAIN following the 2024 WNBA Draft, release of playerโs salaries๐๐ธ Letโs talk about itThereโs a recurring theme when it comes to women in the workplace. And that is... the lack of proper payments.
Equal Pay Day 2024: Strides have been made but women are still facing more challenges than men in the workforce
Read full article: Equal Pay Day 2024: Strides have been made but women are still facing more challenges than men in the workforceEqual Pay Day symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year.
Your eyes could be smiling at this opportunity Ireland is offering
Read full article: Your eyes could be smiling at this opportunity Ireland is offeringThe Irish government has launched an initiative called โOur Living Islands,โ a 10-year plan that aims to revitalize more than a dozen islands off the countryโs coast.
Mayor Turner says Houstonโs 2024 fiscal year proposed budget โbetter than it has been in a long timeโ
Read full article: Mayor Turner says Houstonโs 2024 fiscal year proposed budget โbetter than it has been in a long timeโMayor Sylvester Turner presented the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget Tuesday.
Have tax questions? Houston experts are taking calls until 6:30 p.m. to provide answers
Read full article: Have tax questions? Houston experts are taking calls until 6:30 p.m. to provide answersKPRC 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.
Need help with your taxes? IRS to open taxpayer assistance center in Houston this Saturday
Read full article: Need help with your taxes? IRS to open taxpayer assistance center in Houston this SaturdayThe Internal Revenue Service is extending help to taxpayers by opening a special assistance center in southwest Houston Saturday.
College keeps getting more expensive. Thatโs why itโs important to start planning now.
Read full article: College keeps getting more expensive. Thatโs why itโs important to start planning now.Local financial professional Ryan Wheless from Allied Wealth joined KPRC 2โฒs 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.
Federal student loan borrowers hopeful Biden administration will provide more relief
Read full article: Federal student loan borrowers hopeful Biden administration will provide more reliefHOUSTON โ Federal student loan borrowers may receive some reprieve this month once President-elect Joe Biden takes office. โI 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. โIt really, again, disproportionately benefits higher income households relative to low income households.
What you need to know about the home-share sites that are helping seniors who are lonely and struggling financially
Read full article: What you need to know about the home-share sites that are helping seniors who are lonely and struggling financiallySue 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. โRandall was really strong and positive about making me feel welcome,โ 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. โIt gives you a really good, clear picture of values and attitudes,โ said Sue Larsen, a homeowner.
Texas will apply for federal program to get extra $300 per week for unemployed Texans
Read full article: Texas will apply for federal program to get extra $300 per week for unemployed TexansMore than 10 states โ not including Texas โ 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 2
Read full article: Get a timeshare mortgage payment credit with Timeshare Termination Team | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Get 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 paymentsโon top of other costly feesโcan end up costing you thousands of dollars every year. Slivka, from Timeshare Termination Team, explains your options to cancel your contract.
Worried about making your mortgage or rent payment during the coronavirus outbreak? Here are all of the ways you can get help.
Read full article: Worried about making your mortgage or rent payment during the coronavirus outbreak? Here are all of the ways you can get help.HOUSTON โ 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 youโre 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.