70% of Americans go over budget during the holidays, survey finds: How to cut costs

70% of Americans go over budget during the holidays, survey finds: How to cut costs

A recent survey found that most Americans admit to overspending during the holidays, but gift-giving doesn't have to be a burden on your wallet. Consider these tips to create a budget and earn rewards on your holiday spending.

A recent survey found that most Americans admit to overspending during the holidays, but gift-giving doesn't have to be a burden on your wallet. Consider these tips to create a budget and earn rewards on your holiday spending.

This is the college degree that actually pays off, study finds

This is the college degree that actually pays off, study finds

A new report from the Wall Street Journal found the graduate degree that's most likely to pay off in the form of higher earnings.

A new report from the Wall Street Journal found the graduate degree that's most likely to pay off in the form of higher earnings.

Los Angeles, Long Beach ports will issue fines for backlogged cargo

Los Angeles, Long Beach ports will issue fines for backlogged cargo

The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex will start issuing fines to shipping companies if they let cargo containers stack up as the nation’s busiest twin harbors deal with an unprecedented backlog of vessels.

The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex will start issuing fines to shipping companies if they let cargo containers stack up as the nation’s busiest twin harbors deal with an unprecedented backlog of vessels.

Houston bat maker swings for success, supplying major league players

Houston bat maker swings for success, supplying major league players

When the World Series resumes Friday night, there is a 'chance' that a vital piece of baseball equipment, with a local connection, will find its way to the batters-box.

When the World Series resumes Friday night, there is a 'chance' that a vital piece of baseball equipment, with a local connection, will find its way to the batters-box.

FHFA to permanently allow desktop appraisals: How can it make the mortgage process easier?

FHFA to permanently allow desktop appraisals: How can it make the mortgage process easier?

The FHFA made desktop appraisals, a hybrid appraisal tool that allows appraisers to perform a valuation without physically visiting the home, permanent. Here's how that benefits borrowers.

The FHFA made desktop appraisals, a hybrid appraisal tool that allows appraisers to perform a valuation without physically visiting the home, permanent. Here's how that benefits borrowers.

Social Security payments increasing significantly in 2022, new bill could send payments higher

Social Security payments increasing significantly in 2022, new bill could send payments higher

The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.

The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.

Best low-income loans: 12 lenders to consider

Best low-income loans: 12 lenders to consider

While having a low income might limit your borrowing options, there are lenders that offer low-income loans.

While having a low income might limit your borrowing options, there are lenders that offer low-income loans.

Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts

Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts

The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.

The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.

Breaking down Mattress Mack?s bet on the World Series
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Breaking down Mattress Mack?s bet on the World Series

Houston?s favorite businessman Jim McIngvale A.K.A. Mattress Mack could receive a multi-million-dollar payday based on his bet on the World Series games. FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter breaks down the numbers.

Houston?s favorite businessman Jim McIngvale A.K.A. Mattress Mack could receive a multi-million-dollar payday based on his bet on the World Series games. FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter breaks down the numbers.

Online grocery retailers have hidden price markups, MIT study finds: How to save money on your food budget

Online grocery retailers have hidden price markups, MIT study finds: How to save money on your food budget

Stocking your shelves with fresh groceries shouldn't be a financial burden. But with the rise of online grocery shopping, prices are becoming less predictable, according to a study from MIT.

Stocking your shelves with fresh groceries shouldn't be a financial burden. But with the rise of online grocery shopping, prices are becoming less predictable, according to a study from MIT.

Mortgage rates remain above 3%, but homeowners can still save by refinancing

Mortgage rates remain above 3%, but homeowners can still save by refinancing

Mortgage interest rates are continuing to increase, rising past 3% this week. But as rates rise, homeowners can still save through a mortgage refinance.

Mortgage interest rates are continuing to increase, rising past 3% this week. But as rates rise, homeowners can still save through a mortgage refinance.