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How to avoid credit card late fees after a court threw out a proposed cap

Read full article: How to avoid credit card late fees after a court threw out a proposed cap

A Texas judge has thrown out a federal rule that would have capped credit card late fees at $8.

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Almost every other major Texas city (except Houston) was named among best places to start a business

Read full article: Almost every other major Texas city (except Houston) was named among best places to start a business

THOUGHTS? How did Austin, Fort Worth, and Dallas (to name a few) outrank Houston among "Best Large Cities to Start a Business"?

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Houston ranks low in health and wellness study by WalletHub

Read full article: Houston ranks low in health and wellness study by WalletHub

Houston ranked 93rd out of 182 cities in WalletHub's 2025 report on the healthiest cities in America, despite being home to renowned hospitals. The city scored poorly in health care (135th) and green space (121st), which are crucial for wellbeing.

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Texas named among 10 least green states in the US: report

Read full article: Texas named among 10 least green states in the US: report

Texas was named the 9th least green state in America. The Lone Star State also was ranked among the lowest for air and water quality as well as energy and gas consumption per capita.

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Texas named among worst states for children’s health care

Read full article: Texas named among worst states for children’s health care

A survey is shedding some uncomfortable light on Texas' quality of Children's health care. “The quality of children’s health care should be one of the most important considerations for parents when deciding where to live,” Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst said in a statement.

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3 Texas cities named among most overweight, obese in the US (HINT: it’s not Houston) 😅

Read full article: 3 Texas cities named among most overweight, obese in the US (HINT: it’s not Houston) 😅

A total of three cities in Texas were named among the top 20 most obese and overweight cities and Houston, despite being a foodie city, was not among the list.

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Texas ranked among highest tax rates in the US, WalletHub says

Read full article: Texas ranked among highest tax rates in the US, WalletHub says

“Texas residents also don’t pay income tax, but spend 1.58% of their income on real estate taxes, one of the highest rates in the country,” the report claimed.

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WalletHub report names Texas among worst states for women’s equality (again)

Read full article: WalletHub report names Texas among worst states for women’s equality (again)

Texas was ranked the 5th worst state for women, a jump since 2024 when Texas was ranked 7th.

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Texas named among ‘most sinful’ states in US, report says 🫨

Read full article: Texas named among ‘most sinful’ states in US, report says 🫨

Ironically, a few months ago the same study named Houston the second most sinful city in the U.S. right behind Las Vegas.

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Houston named city with most financially distressed residents

Read full article: Houston named city with most financially distressed residents

Considering the whirlwind of natural disasters Houston residents have experienced, coupled with ongoing inflation, these results shouldn’t be a surprise.

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Uh oh 😖 Texas among least educated states in America, study says

Read full article: Uh oh 😖 Texas among least educated states in America, study says

Yikes! It looks like Texas needs to hit the books after a recent study named the Lone Star State among the least educated states in the country.

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Houston named among best places to get married: WalletHub study

Read full article: Houston named among best places to get married: WalletHub study

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, love is certainly in the air, and if you haven’t tied the knot with that special someone, Houston might be the ideal place to do it!

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Texas named most financially distressed state in America, report says

Read full article: Texas named most financially distressed state in America, report says

Considering the whirlwind of natural disasters Houston residents have experienced, coupled with ongoing inflation, these results shouldn’t be a surprise.

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Houston named among most fun cities in America, in case you didn’t already know 😉

Read full article: Houston named among most fun cities in America, in case you didn’t already know 😉

One of the best things about Houston is there is always something to do in the city. Whatever your interests are, there's a place for you and you’ll never get bored.

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😬...Houston named second ‘most sinful’ city in America, report says

Read full article: 😬...Houston named second ‘most sinful’ city in America, report says

Houston was ranked right behind Sin City itself: Las Vegas.

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Texas named one of the LEAST safest states in America, study says 😨

Read full article: Texas named one of the LEAST safest states in America, study says 😨

A recent report from WalletHub named Texas the third least safest state in the U.S. between Arkansas and Mississippi.

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Rice University named top college in Texas, among best in US: WalletHub report

Read full article: Rice University named top college in Texas, among best in US: WalletHub report

Rice University was the only college in Houston to make the top 10, which is a drag for University of Houston grads like myself, but hey a win for Houston is still a win!

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Study names 1 Texas city among best food cities in US, and it’s not Houston 🤨

Read full article: Study names 1 Texas city among best food cities in US, and it’s not Houston 🤨

Everyone knows Houston has one of the (if not absolute) best food scenes out there, yet WalletHub is about to make some enemies with its latest study on the best foodie cities in the U.S.

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Texas named one of the hardest-working states in America - in case you didn’t know 😉

Read full article: Texas named one of the hardest-working states in America - in case you didn’t know 😉

A recent study by WalletHub captured the hardworking essence that Texans know all too well by naming it one of the hardest-working states in America.

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Texas ranked among WORST states in the US for women’s equality, report says

Read full article: Texas ranked among WORST states in the US for women’s equality, report says

As Women’s Equality Day approaches, a new report from the personal finance website WalletHub reveals troubling news for Texas.

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Texas has one of the lowest energy costs in the US, study says 😲

Read full article: Texas has one of the lowest energy costs in the US, study says 😲

Despite everyone and their mom cranking up the A/C during the brutal summer heat, WalletHub says Texas has the 4th lowest energy costs in the country.

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Texas makes top 10 list for most delinquent on debt, study says -- SO WHAT?! 🤷

Read full article: Texas makes top 10 list for most delinquent on debt, study says -- SO WHAT?! 🤷

First of all... mind your own business.

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Study says Houston has one of the lowest inflation problems, but do our pockets beg to differ?

Read full article: Study says Houston has one of the lowest inflation problems, but do our pockets beg to differ?

Inflation continues to impact the U.S., and a recent study suggests Houston is not experiencing much of the brunt of high prices, compared to other cities, but if that's the case, how come I'm broke all the time?

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Houston named 4th most diverse city in America - in case you didn’t know 😉

Read full article: Houston named 4th most diverse city in America - in case you didn’t know 😉

Tell us something we don’t know, right? Well, Houston also beat other Texas cities in the Top 10 ranking including Dallas and Arlington.

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Texas ranked among Top 15 best states for working from home: report

Read full article: Texas ranked among Top 15 best states for working from home: report

A report by WalletHub says Texas is the 15th best state to work from home and had the 3rd highest rank for living environment.

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Yum! Houston makes top 20 list of Best Foodie Cities in America

Read full article: Yum! Houston makes top 20 list of Best Foodie Cities in America

There’s good news for food lovers in Houston.

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How happy are Texans? We’re apparently kind of ‘meh’

Read full article: How happy are Texans? We’re apparently kind of ‘meh’

See the results of a WalletHub study that ranked states in terms of happiness.

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Houston ranks among best ‘foodie’ cities in the U.S.

Read full article: Houston ranks among best ‘foodie’ cities in the U.S.

Houston is one of the best “foodie” cities in the U.S., according to a study conducted by WalletHub.

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Texas is ranked second-most diverse state in the U.S., report says

Read full article: Texas is ranked second-most diverse state in the U.S., report says

From multiple languages to great food, Texas has risen to become one of the most diverse states in the country.

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Texas ranked second-best state for summer road trips

Read full article: Texas ranked second-best state for summer road trips

Texas is the second-best state in the country for summer road trips, ranking behind only New York. according to a WalletHub study.

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Texas ranked 8th among most ‘fun’ states in U.S., study says

Read full article: Texas ranked 8th among most ‘fun’ states in U.S., study says

From Buc-ees to NASA to Friday night football, it’s no wonder Texas is ranked within the top 10 most fun states in the U.S..

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Texas is one of the worst states for women, survey finds

Read full article: Texas is one of the worst states for women, survey finds

The flag of the state of Texas flaps in the wind in Rosenberg, Texas, in this undated file image. HOUSTON – A recent survey ranks Texas as one of the worst states for women in terms of economy and well-being. The report from WalletHub, surveyed 50 states, including D.C., across 25 key metrics, including median earnings by state, education and homicide rates. Texas was ranked lowest in women who voted in the 2016 Presidential Election, preventative health care such as contraception and have the most uninsured women in the country. Minnesota, Maine and Vermont rounded up the top 3 best states for women, while Arkansas, Alabama, and Mississippi finished at the bottom of the list.

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Here are 2021’s best and worst states to raise a family, according to WalletHub. See how the Lone Star state ranks.

Read full article: Here are 2021’s best and worst states to raise a family, according to WalletHub. See how the Lone Star state ranks.

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.

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Here’s how Houston ranks in 2021’s list of best places to find a job

Read full article: Here’s how Houston ranks in 2021’s list of best places to find a job

HOUSTON – If you’re still employed during the pandemic, consider yourself lucky, or even blessed. To determine the strongest local job markets in the U.S., WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across 32 key metrics. The data set ranges from job opportunities to employment growth to monthly average starting salary. When it comes to finding work in Houston, the Bayou City ranked as follows (1=Best; 91=Avg.) :130th – Job Opportunities56th – Employment Growth126th – Unemployment Rate75th – Industry Variety12th – Monthly Average Starting Salary125th – % of Workforce Living in Poverty94th – Median Annual Income*69th – Housing Affordability173rd – Avg.

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Texas ranked 4th worst state in unemployment rate recovery, study finds

Read full article: Texas ranked 4th worst state in unemployment rate recovery, study finds

HOUSTON – Texas ranked as the fourth worst state in unemployment recovery amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent study by WalletHub. Data showed the state’s unemployment was 8% in November 2020. According to the study, the unemployment rate in Texas increased by 135.2% from November 2020 to November 2019. The study also found that “adjusted continued claims” also increased by 283.2% year-over-year. In comparison, the national unemployment was 6.7% in November and hit a historic high of 14.7% at the peak during the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Woodlands and Sugar Land residents have some of the biggest holiday budgets in US

Read full article: The Woodlands and Sugar Land residents have some of the biggest holiday budgets in US

Residents of The Woodlands and Sugar Land might be doing more holiday shopping than others this season. A study by WalletHub found four Houston-area suburbs – including The Woodlands and Sugar Land which ranked sixth and seventh, respectively – are among the top 30 in the U.S. for having the biggest average holiday budget. WalletHub reports the average The Woodlands and Sugar Land households are expected to spend approximately $2,729 and 2,728, respectively, surpassing Houston’s average holiday budget for 2020 of $565, according to Chron. Other Houston-area suburbs that topped the list included League City, taking spot No. If you reside in one of these suburbs – do the calculations accurately reflect your holiday budget?

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These Houston suburbs are ranked among the fastest growing cities

Read full article: These Houston suburbs are ranked among the fastest growing cities

HOUSTON – Make room for more neighbors, Sugar Land and Pearland. Sugar Land came in at 16th out of 30 and Pearland was ranked 26th out of 30. Sugar Land and Pearland rank fourth and seventh, respectively, among eight Texas cities that made the list. Sugar Land was also recognized for having the highest population growth and highest job growth. It included an evaluation of each city’s population growth, working-age population growth and growth in the share of the college-educated population.

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Is Texas a state that is making racial progress? This is where a new study ranks the Lone Star State.

Read full article: Is Texas a state that is making racial progress? This is where a new study ranks the Lone Star State.

HOUSTON – The Lone Star State ranked as America’s second-highest state with the most racial progress, according to a new study by WalletHub -- a personal finance website. WalletHub’s study compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia to determine the most racially-integrated states and those that have achieved the most racial progress over time using four distinct key factors including employment and wealth, education, social and civic engagement, and health. Here are the country’s top 10 states with the most racial progress, according to the standings:Wyoming Texas Mississippi Georgia New Jersey New Mexico Florida North Carolina South Carolina IdahoDrag your mouse over the map below to see where each state ranked on the racial progress list. 4 in WalletHub’s list of most racially integrated states, behind Wyoming, Hawaii and New Mexico. WalletHub said that the harsh realities of racial segregation and discrimination are no longer as visible in America as they once were -- but they persist.

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