What’s the time frame for getting a student loan?

Getting a student loan could take a few weeks to a few months, depending on whether you choose federal or private funding.

Average personal loan interest rate is 9.58%, Fed reports, but you may qualify for a lower rate

Personal loans are often used to pay off high-interest credit card debt or finance an unexpected expense. To get the lowest rates for your situation, it's important to shop around and compare loan terms across online lenders.

San Francisco considering congestion tax on high-earning drivers

The San Francisco County Transportation Authority is once again eyeing a tax on drivers in the busiest parts of the city's downtown, and has launched a study into a so-called "congestion pricing" plan as traffic begins to pick up following 2020's pandemic-induced lull.

Biden extends mortgage relief: What it means for you

The Biden administration announced new mortgage relief options for homeowners with mortgages backed by the federal government.

Annual Texas sales tax holiday weekend runs August 6-8

Texas’ sales tax holiday weekend has been an annual event since 1999, allowing consumers to save millions in state and local sales taxes each year.

Free money for all? Mayors hope local tests bring big change

In experiments across the country, dozens of cities and counties are giving some low-income residents a guaranteed income of $500 to $1,000 each month to do with as they please, and tracking what happens.

FOX 7 Discussion: Blockchain tech growing in Texas

Texas Blockchain Council president Lee Bratcher joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss two pieces of legislation related to blockchain technology.

US unemployment claims rise to 419,000 from a pandemic low

The number of jobless claims increased last week to 419,000, the most in two months, from a pandemic low of 368,000 during the previous week.

Student loan refinancing saves borrowers nearly $17K, thanks to historically low rates

Borrowers who refinanced student loan debt into a new loan on Credible saved thousands of dollars while decreasing the term of the loan by getting a low, fixed interest rate. Compare your repayment options to decide if refinancing is right for you.

Biden pushes ahead on infrastructure plan after GOP blocks vote

The trip came as the fate of his infrastructure proposal remains unclear after Senate Republicans rejected a $1 trillion blueprint in a key test vote Wednesday.

How to keep your car insurance costs low amid rate increases

Auto insurance rates are set to rise in the year ahead but drivers can follow these steps to keep their premiums low.