finances

Last week we mentioned common scams in East Texas. But new ones pop up every day. Here's some of the common signs to look for so you'll be prepared.

House payments can eat up a big part of the monthly budget, but some states are cheaper than others. Believe it or not, Texas has among the highest mortgages in the U.S.

Most of us will spend about $2000 filling up the tank this year, and it's likely we'll overpay by a few hundred dollars. But there are three things we can do to make sure we're not getting the shaft.

Like it or not, so much of life is helped or hindered by how well we are able to handle our money--that includes knowing how to invest it.

The average tax refund this year will be about $3000, and that might make for a really nice shopping spree. But the most popular choice for using that wad of cash is the one you probably least expect.

Most people say they finally become comfortable with their finances when they reach a certain age, and it's under the age of 35. And if you've already blown by this milestone and you're not feeling too money-confident yet, we've got some tricks to get you moving toward a $4 mill…

The top 1 percent of households in the U.S. have over $1 million saved across several accounts, and the bottom twenty percent have between zero and eight thousand dollars in savings. Where do you land?

Today is the first day that you've got a chance to win a whole lot of money with us, and this could completely wipe out several of your monthly bills. Like the average car payment that's $515 bucks a month! Wouldn't it be nice to have that gone? There could be a bunch more fun mone…

It was fun while it lasted, but finding that surprise 5-dollar bill in the pocket of some old jeans is becoming more rare. Lots of Texans are opting not to carry any cash at all, and if we do have paper money in our wallets it's probably less than $25

Forbes Magazine did a little research and figured out who the richest person is in every state, and in Texas that person has a background in the retail industry, and it's a name you know if you've ever purchased a tamale, a diamond pendant and a fishing rod in the same place.

If you're looking for a pain-free way to achieve a financial goal this year, this will help. At the end of the year you'll have an extra $1500 to show for it.

It feels good to have a vehicle that you love, but spending a big chunk of your income on a nice ride creates big personal debt problems. And in Lufkin, we rank among the worst in Texas for overspending.  If you're thinking of buying a new vehicle, you gotta read this!