This Saturday, the C.J. Stroud Foundation, the Women’s Resource of Greater Houston, and the TDECU Cares Foundation will come together to put on an event which aims to help women achieve financial independence.

We’ve recently been made aware that some members are experiencing unauthorized charges related to Roblox on their accounts," Shell FCU said in a written statement.

Texas has been ranked 15th for states with the longest credit card payoff time, according to a WalletHub study.

Families will pay more for some key back-to-school essentials, such as backpacks, ahead of the new school year.

A new study released by Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research explores the financial status of residents in the Houston area.

Everything's bigger and better in Texas! That's why WalletHub ranked it among the top 10 best state economies!

Nearly all of us have found use through Airbnb, whether as a guest or host, but exactly how much of that has benefitted the state? A new report from the vacation rental property breaks it all down.

County Judge KP George made his first appearance before a judge following his indictment last month for two felony money laundering cases. He and his attorneys did not spend much time in court, as the brief appearance lasted only a few minutes.

Houstonians are invited to a town hall meeting Tuesday night about the city’s budget and how cuts impact them.

Consumer Reports says Kroger shoppers have unknowingly been paying full price for scores of items advertised as discounted or on sale, following a monthslong investigation.

These agreements have left homeowners unaware that they were essentially giving up the rights to their homes for a few hundred dollars.

For years, nationwide inflation has been a thorn in people’s sides, but could there finally be some relief in sight?

Mayor Whitmire will be joined by Police Chief J. Noe Diaz and members of the HPOU at City Hall to outline the agreement’s salary updates, benefits, and recruitment efforts.

Through one-on-one coaching and consulting, Total Wealth Academy takes people step by step through the real estate investing process.

Why are electricity rates so high? When will they go down? What’s the best way to save money on electricity rates? Electric broker Mike Harrington with American Enerpower joins Amy to discuss electricity rates and your power bill.

First of all... mind your own business.

We all have dreams of grandeur and success, but how much do you really need to make in Houston to "live comfortably"? A recent study says it's quite different compared to the median income.

📢 Check out this eye-opening article on the childcare desert crisis in Houston. 🏢👶 It sheds light on the limited availability of quality childcare services in many areas, leaving parents with few options. 😢 Let's work together to address this pressing issue and ensure every child gets the care they deserve! 💪💙 [link] #ChildcareDeserts #Houston #Parenting #CommunityAction

H&R Block has addressed that it’s experiencing an issue that has prevented some desktop software users from e-filing their tax returns on Monday.

A man from Denver, Colorado reached out to KPRC 2 after his friend shared one of our reports on two Houston-area women out thousands of dollars after trying to complete their taxes.

Many parents feel overwhelmed by the idea of teaching their kids about money. But what if financial education could be fun, engaging, and most importantly, effective?

It’s never easy keeping up with your finances and it’s never fun. For our parents who are aging, it can become an even bigger challenge, especially when it comes to managing their money and not getting ripped off by cyber criminals.

If you’ve finally gotten your taxes filed, you’re probably ready to put it all away and move on. Have you considered which documents you should keep? And for how long?

Learn how to build good financial habits in children, with the help of Mass Mutual.

Houston Newsmakers: Texas law violates constitution?

If you've ever tried disputing errors on your credit report, then you know it's no easy feat and can be extremely time-consuming and frustrating. Certified consumer credit counselor and president of Credit 360 Consulting promises to do the heavy lifting for you to save you time and money.

Are you knee-deep in receipts, 1099 forms and W2s? Or are you all done?

Sometimes you just need a fresh start in the new year. With families looking for just that once the COVID-19 pandemic dies down and moving becomes practical, WalletHub released its report on 2021′s Best & Worst States to Raise a Family. With families looking for just that once the COVID-19 pandemic dies down and moving becomes practical, WalletHub released its report on 2021′s Best & Worst States to Raise a Family. To determine the best states in which to put down family roots, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 52 key indicators of family-friendliness. The data set ranges from the median annual family income to housing affordability to the unemployment rate.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Only one percent of Americans have the perfect credit score of 850. Your credit score can affect your ability to buy a home, a car, and even whether you land a new job. Payment history and credit utilization, or the ratio of credit being used compared to total credit available, are the two biggest factors in determining your credit score. The next factors that affect your credit score are length of credit history, new credit inquiries, and diversifying your credit with a mix of credit cards and loans can boost your credit. Too much new credit at one time can affect your credit score negatively by adding hard inquiries to your credit report.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON – Have you been managing your finances correctly when you get paid? Certified financial planner and president of Shakiba Capital, Trevor Shakiba shares money-saving tips to help stretch your pay check. And if you are looking for a new way to invest and grow your money, you can connect with Trevor by visiting ShakibaCapital.com.

The average age for people going through their first divorce is 30 years old, and 40% of women older than 65 are widows. In fact, women are 80% more likely to be impoverished in retirement. She dedicates her life to helping women create a life plan, not just a financial plan. “Know what you have and know where the money is,” Bajalia told Ivanhoe. She tells other women to always be involved in all aspects of their financial life.

HOUSTON – After an election, many may wonder how the outcome can affect the stock market, especially with massive political uncertainty. Certified financial planner and president of Shakiba Capital, Trevor Shakiba shares a stock market update. If you are looking for a new way to invest and grow your money, you can connect with Trevor by visiting ShakibaCapital.com.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON – With any election year, some people spend extra time worrying about what might happen to their finances. Certified financial planner and president of Sshakiba Capital, Trevor Shakiba shares 5 tips on what we should be doing now. If you are looking for a new way to invest and grow your money, you can connect with Trevor by visiting ShakibaCapital.com.

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HOUSTON – Do you think you’ve been budgeting correctly in preparation for retirement? This Finance Friday we’re tackling the misconceptions that come with saving for your golden years. Certified financial planner and president of Shakiba Capital, Trevor Shakiba shares 5 common retirement myths. If you are looking for a new way to invest, you can connect with Trevor by visiting ShakibaCapital.com

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON – Did you know you could start investing with any amount of money? Certified financial planner and president of Shakiba Capital, Trevor Shakiba shares 5 steps that will set you up for success before your first investment. If you are looking for a new way to invest, you can connect with Trevor by visiting ShakibaCapital.com

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HOUSTON – Just a couple of hours after opening for tenant applications Wednesday, the rent assistance program authorized by the Houston City Council ran out of money. The council voted last week in favor of a $15 million assistance program with an additional $8 million for Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Landlords had to enroll in the rental assistance program in order for their tenants to apply for the funds. TenantsRenters were able to apply for rental assistance starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Just about two hours later, a tweet from the Houston Housing and Community Development Department indicated that all of the $15 million in assistance money had been allocated.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON – You’ve probably heard of the Federal CARES Act that aims to provide relief to Americans as a result of covid-19. Certified financial planner and president of Shakiba Capital, Trevor Shakiba along with certified public accountant with Jenkins and Associates, Kevin Jenkins share 6 important updates regarding the act.

KPRC 2consumer expert Amy Davis spoke with financial educator Tiffany Aliche to help guide you through which bills to pay and which ones to delay. I don’t have enough money to pay rent. Sugar Land real estate attorney Himesh Ghandi talked with Davis about what your rights are in case you can’t make rent. Worried about making your mortgage or rent payment during the coronavirus outbreak? Click here to read more about how you can get help if you are struggling with mortgage or rent payments.