15 million Americans still harmed by medical debt despite credit agencies' changes
The CFPB said some 15 million Americans are still struggling with more than $49 billion in outstanding medical bills in collections on their credit reports.
The CFPB said some 15 million Americans are still struggling with more than $49 billion in outstanding medical bills in collections on their credit reports.
List: Fast food chains offering low-cost deals to lure customers
These fast-food chains have been leaning into deals amid inflation.
These fast-food chains have been leaning into deals amid inflation.
Pizza shop pranked with large order, saved by local business owner's generosity
A prank caller duped PizzAroma's Maumee location in Ohio into baking 16 large pizzas, which were never picked up, resulting in a $112 loss.
A prank caller duped PizzAroma's Maumee location in Ohio into baking 16 large pizzas, which were never picked up, resulting in a $112 loss.
Peloton removes Diddy’s music in aftermath of Cassie assault video: Report
The fitness company announced that it was removing the entertainer’s music from its platform after a video surfaced showing him attacking Cassie in 2016.
The fitness company announced that it was removing the entertainer’s music from its platform after a video surfaced showing him attacking Cassie in 2016.
Survey: Houstonians optimistic about the future
FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka spoke with the Kinder Institute for Urban Research about their newest survey
FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka spoke with the Kinder Institute for Urban Research about their newest survey
Red Lobster files for bankruptcy after dozens of restaurant closures
Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid rising costs and an all-you-can-eat shrimp deal that backfired.
Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid rising costs and an all-you-can-eat shrimp deal that backfired.
Costco price hike: Popular items see unexpected jumps in cost
Gas prices have quietly increased along with olive oil, but Costco's famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo remains unchanged.
Gas prices have quietly increased along with olive oil, but Costco's famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo remains unchanged.
Houston businesses open despite storm damage
A number of events are planned in downtown Houston even though there's a lot of storm cleanup to do. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez spoke to businesses who share their plans to stay open.
A number of events are planned in downtown Houston even though there's a lot of storm cleanup to do. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez spoke to businesses who share their plans to stay open.
A large percentage of first-generation students have been impacted by FAFSA challenges
FAFSA issues have caused minority students to delay attending college and have led to severe stress and anxiety for other prospective students.
FAFSA issues have caused minority students to delay attending college and have led to severe stress and anxiety for other prospective students.
Texas judge stops Biden Administration rule that caps credit card late fees at $8
The Biden Administration is trying to stop junk fees, but a judge put a stop to a rule capping credit card late fees at $8.
The Biden Administration is trying to stop junk fees, but a judge put a stop to a rule capping credit card late fees at $8.
Dow hits 40,000 for first time
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40,000 for the first time ever Thursday as investors celebrated solid earnings and a slight easing of consumer inflation last month.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40,000 for the first time ever Thursday as investors celebrated solid earnings and a slight easing of consumer inflation last month.
Social Security check may be bigger next year. Here's why
Social Security COLA estimate rises amid stubborn inflation.
Social Security COLA estimate rises amid stubborn inflation.
McDonald's $5 meal deal: More details reported in plan to lure customers
McDonald’s is launching a new $5 meal deal promo to help lure in price-conscious customers. Here’s when it will start, according to reports citing internal emails.
McDonald’s is launching a new $5 meal deal promo to help lure in price-conscious customers. Here’s when it will start, according to reports citing internal emails.
Most common hidden ‘junk fees’ and how much they cost you
Junk fees increase the total cost of many goods and services including concert tickets, hotel rooms, gym memberships and utility bills.
Junk fees increase the total cost of many goods and services including concert tickets, hotel rooms, gym memberships and utility bills.
$3 million may be paid to private student loan borrowers ignored by servicer – Here's who is impacted
A student loan servicer may be on the hook for ignoring borrowers' requests for payment reduction on loans held by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts following a CFPB enforcement action.
A student loan servicer may be on the hook for ignoring borrowers' requests for payment reduction on loans held by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts following a CFPB enforcement action.
Walmart laying off hundreds of employees, relocating many remote workers
Walmart is laying off hundreds of employees at its campus offices, as well as relocating many remote employees. Here’s what to know.
Walmart is laying off hundreds of employees at its campus offices, as well as relocating many remote employees. Here’s what to know.
How to avoid fake e-commerce site scams
A new report finds hundreds of thousands of consumers who made online purchases should not expect to get their merchandise. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says the so-called retailers were likely trying to collect valuable personal information, instead.
A new report finds hundreds of thousands of consumers who made online purchases should not expect to get their merchandise. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says the so-called retailers were likely trying to collect valuable personal information, instead.
New vehicles are becoming more affordable as vehicle loan interest rates decline
New vehicle prices are dropping, but auto insurance rates are continuing to rise across the country.
New vehicle prices are dropping, but auto insurance rates are continuing to rise across the country.
Most baby boomers heading toward retirement have little saved: study
Baby Boomers in their 60s have little saved for retirement while many Gen Xers have nothing saved.
Baby Boomers in their 60s have little saved for retirement while many Gen Xers have nothing saved.
Red Lobster reportedly closing dozens of US restaurants: See the closure list
Red Lobster has closed at least 48 locations across the U.S. as the seafood restaurant chain faces financial trouble, according to a restaurant liquidator who is holding an online auction.
Red Lobster has closed at least 48 locations across the U.S. as the seafood restaurant chain faces financial trouble, according to a restaurant liquidator who is holding an online auction.