2022 midterms: Is polling beginning to favor Democrats?
Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party join FOX 7 Austin's Matt Warren to discuss this topic.
Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party join FOX 7 Austin's Matt Warren to discuss this topic.
Student loan forgiveness limited for many by US drug war's legacy
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
This is how much money you need for a wedding in 2022
Planning a wedding? Here’s the average cost in the U.S., the average costs by category, and what couples are most willing to splurge on for their big day.
Planning a wedding? Here’s the average cost in the U.S., the average costs by category, and what couples are most willing to splurge on for their big day.
More than 20 million US households are behind on utility bills
Experts warn mass shutoffs are coming.
Experts warn mass shutoffs are coming.
What kind of student loan do I have? Your student loan relief questions answered
On the surface, President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sounds simple. But diving into the jargon of student loans? It's complicated.
On the surface, President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sounds simple. But diving into the jargon of student loans? It's complicated.
Applications for student loan relief will be available early October, White House says
The timeline for processing the application should clear borrowers to see their amount forgiven before the interest pause expires on Dec. 31.
The timeline for processing the application should clear borrowers to see their amount forgiven before the interest pause expires on Dec. 31.
Winner of Mega Millions billion-dollar jackpot has yet to claim prize
A month is a long time to sit on $1.3 billion.
A month is a long time to sit on $1.3 billion.
This is how much money you need to raise a child in the US
The basic costs for raising a child in the U.S. equal about $20,152 annually, according to 2021 data.
The basic costs for raising a child in the U.S. equal about $20,152 annually, according to 2021 data.
Here's how the student loan payment pause impacted borrowers' credit scores
A new study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that the moratorium on federal student loan payments has positively impacted borrower's finances and credit scores. (Not automatically expanded because 3 MB is too large.
A new study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that the moratorium on federal student loan payments has positively impacted borrower's finances and credit scores. (Not automatically expanded because 3 MB is too large.
Mortgage rates increase as market reacts to expected Fed rate hike, experts say
Rates for the 30-year mortgage are back up again this year over concerns that the Federal Reserve will again raise interest rates.
Rates for the 30-year mortgage are back up again this year over concerns that the Federal Reserve will again raise interest rates.
5 plead guilty to 'factoring' scheme to defraud several Texas banks
All five conspired to defraud various Texas financial institutions of money by factoring false and fraudulent invoices, according to court documents.
All five conspired to defraud various Texas financial institutions of money by factoring false and fraudulent invoices, according to court documents.
Consumer prices rise to 6.3% in July as inflation begins to ease a bit
A report released by the Commerce Department reveals that a decline in energy prices in July offered some relief amid high prices caused by inflation.
A report released by the Commerce Department reveals that a decline in energy prices in July offered some relief amid high prices caused by inflation.
Carvana expanding after laying off 2,500 employees earlier in the year; here's what you need to know
Months after Carvana laid off 12% of its workforce, the company, which is known nationwide for its multi-story car vending machines, is expanding once again.
Months after Carvana laid off 12% of its workforce, the company, which is known nationwide for its multi-story car vending machines, is expanding once again.
Student loan forgiveness | What is a Pell grant and how will Biden's program impact recipients?
President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program announced on Wednesday aims to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans.
President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program announced on Wednesday aims to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans.
Biden's canceling of student loans relies on pandemic, 2003 law
The law was adopted with overwhelming bipartisan support at a time when U.S. forces were fighting two wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The law was adopted with overwhelming bipartisan support at a time when U.S. forces were fighting two wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Biden cancels $10K in student loan debt per borrower — what to know
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that his administration will cancel $10,000 in student loan debt per borrower.
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that his administration will cancel $10,000 in student loan debt per borrower.
Austin-Travis County receives federal funding to prevent domestic violence killings, injuries by firearms
The project will take a comprehensive, culturally-specific approach to address firearm relinquishment to enhance victim safety by addressing the intersection of firearms and domestic violence.
The project will take a comprehensive, culturally-specific approach to address firearm relinquishment to enhance victim safety by addressing the intersection of firearms and domestic violence.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden unveils plan to cancel $10K in student debt
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
What student loans are eligible for forgiveness? Here's a breakdown
In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.
In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.
Biden to make long-awaited student loan debt announcement on Wednesday, reports say
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.