Holiday shoppers plan to spend more money in 2021 after 2 years of decline, TransUnion finds
Many consumers are planning on spending more money this holiday shopping season amid supply chain issues. Here's how consumer behavior may change the way you finance holiday expenses.
Stimulus check for Social Security recipients? Why a senior citizens group says it's urgent
The Senior Citizens League sent a letter to Congress, urging it to issue a fourth stimulus check of $1,400 to Social Security beneficiaries.
Is today the day to refinance? 30-year rates dip back below 3%. | Nov. 10, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 10, 2021, which are mixed compared to yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates: 30-year rates tumble back to bargain low | Nov. 10, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 10, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
US consumer prices jumped 6.2% in past year, highest inflation rate since 1990
Driving the price spikes are supply shortages resulting from consumer demand and COVID-related factory shutdowns coming out of the pandemic recession.
Biden administration begins notifying borrowers of student loan servicer changes
FSA began notifying borrowers of changes to their federal student loan repayment plans. Here's what you should know if your loan servicer is changing.
Today's best mortgage opportunity? 20-year rates slip to 9-day low | Nov. 9, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 9, 2021, which are a mixed bag compared to yesterday.
GE to split into 3 public companies focusing on aviation, healthcare, energy
General Electric will divide itself into three public companies focused on aviation, healthcare and energy.
Home prices surge another 18% annually in September, CoreLogic says, but gains expected to slow
Home prices continue to hit new highs, rising 18% annually in September. However, these gains are expected to slow in the year ahead.
Here is the No. 1 question borrowers facing foreclosure should ask, according to a mortgage expert
Homeowners who are struggling financially have options. Here is the top question they should ask when in this situation.
Good news for homebuyers: 30-year rates plunge below 3% | Nov. 8, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 8, 2021, which are largely unchanged from last Friday.
30-year mortgage refinance rates plunge to 25-day low | Nov. 8, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 8, 2021, which are largely down from last Friday.
Lone Star Rally kicks off for first time since COVID-19 put event on hiatus
The Lone Star Rally down in Galveston is back for the first time since COVID-19 brought festivals and large gatherings to a halt. FOX 26?s Gabby Hart shares more on the return of this biker event, which has a lot of small businesses and vendors excited.
Rising consumer prices may be here to stay, according to financial experts
We've all noticed prices for all kinds of things, have been on the rise. Manufacturers have blamed COVID-19 and supply-chain challenges for their price hikes. Some experts say the added cost is likely to stay.
More price hikes on the way in Houston
We've all noticed prices for all kinds of things, have been on the rise. Manufacturers have blamed COVID-19 and supply-chain challenges for their price hikes. FOX 26?s Business Reporter Tom Zizka says the added cost of living is likely to stay.
26 states file suits against Biden's vaccine mandate for big companies
At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.
Still-low interest rates: Today may be the day to lock in your mortgage rate | Nov. 5, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 5, 2021, which are mixed from yesterday.
Mortgage refinance rates slip back to bargain levels to close the week | Nov. 5, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 5, 2021, which are mostly down from yesterday.
Why is Social Security running out of money?
If no action is taken, Social Security could run out of funds by 2033. Here's why, and what you can do if you need more funds.
Biden admin considering vaccine mandate for businesses with fewer than 100 employees
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether businesses with fewer than 100 employees should be subject to the same COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate it is implementing on big businesses.