How Homeowners and Renters Should Respond After a Natural Disaster
In observance of National Preparedness Month, experts are offering homeowners and renters these tips for how to respond when disaster strikes.
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Survey Finds Nearly 70% of Americans are Confident in Their Investment Strategy
More than 60% of Americans feel they are in a better place to achieve their goals than generations that came before them, according to a survey.
6 Tips to Stay on Top of Fraudster’s Latest Tricks
To help you avoid becoming a victim of fraud, there are a few key tips you should follow.
Call for Artists: Houston Creatives Invited to Apply for ‘HueMan:Shelter,’ a Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge Winning Project
HueMan:Shelter is a public art project that simultaneously serves as a social awareness campaign bolstering Houston’s successful interventions addressing homelessness by continuing to dispel myths and harmful stereotypes about the unhoused.
New Report Exposes Tax System’s Role in Widening Racial Wealth Gap, Calls for Urgent Reforms
Color of Change and Americans for Tax Fairness released a damning report exposing the deep racial inequities entrenched in the U.S. tax system.
Looking for a Financial Advisor? Here are Things to Consider
Here’s an in-depth guide to help you make the best decision when choosing a financial advisor.
Why Anxiety, Dishonesty and Evasion Are So Common Where Money is Concerned
A new survey suggests that while consumers are decreasing their spending to get by in the current economy, they harbor some anxieties and are struggling to improve their approach to money management.
Biden-Harris Administration Takes New Steps to Lower Housing Costs, Speed Up Construction
The administration’s Housing Supply Action Plan, launched last year, has led to more homes under construction than ever in the past five decades.
How to Avoid Credit Card Skimmers
The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) have released a new public service announcement with helpful tips for avoiding possible credit card skimmers in gas pumps.
Understanding Your Credit Score
Here’s a look at what financial activities are affecting your credit, as well as some tips for improving your score.
Nearly Two-Thirds of Gen Z and Millennials Ready to Become Homeowners, But Prices Are Holding Them Back: Data
The dream of homeownership remains an integral part of life for Gen Z and millennials in the U.S., who continue to feel that owning a home is important, despite market conditions.
Ways to Increase Your Credit Limit Without Asking
Increasing your credit limit without directly asking your credit card issuer involves several strategies aimed at demonstrating responsible credit behavior.
The Fort Bend Church Presents the Flourish Conference
The Fort Bend Church is presenting the “Flourish Conference: Faith, Family, and Finances,” hosted by Pastor Byron C. Stevenson from July 31-August 2. Experience a time of renewal and transformation. This conference is designed to help you discover what it means not to just exist but to thrive and prosper in areas of your faith,…
How to Manage Competing Financial Priorities
Following these tips can help you effectively make space in your budget for everything that matters to you.
Thinking About Furthering Your Education this Summer? 3 Factors to Consider
Online courses offer learners flexibility and independence that may align well with a summer schedule.
Taxpayers to Benefit from IRS Program
The IRS plans to broaden Direct File’s availability to make more taxpayers eligible by 2025 and beyond.
Taking Out Student Loans? How to Borrow Strategically
With a record $1.7 trillion in outstanding student loan debt among U.S. students, it’s likely that your own debt is burdensome on your wallet. Here are several tips that can help.
Increase Your Credit Score with These Strategies
Want to work on improving your credit but not sure where to start? Increasing your credit score involves a combination of responsible financial habits, strategic use of credit, and timely payments. Here are several strategic ways to improve your credit score: By consistently applying these strategies, you can gradually improve your credit score over time,…
Houston City Council Passes Fiscal 2025 Budget Emphasizing Public Safety, Infrastructure, More
The new FY25 General Fund Expenditure Budget, totaling $3.03 billion an increase of $74.3 million, reflects a $12 million expenditure increase from adopted budget amendments.