Missed student loan payments set to affect credit scores again by the end of 2024: Here’s how to prepare
Borrowers who miss student loan payments will see repercussions again by September, thankfully there are forgiveness options.
Bob's Red Mill founder Bob Moore dies at 94
Bob Moore, Bob’s Red Mill founder, will be remembered for “his energy and larger-than-life personality," the company said. He started the whole grain company in the late 1970s with his wife.
Houston voted worst coffee city in the country: survey
Houston is known for having a lot of great things, but a recent survey says they city has the worst coffee in the country and one Houston coffee shop owner offered their input.
Houston named worst coffee-city: survey
Houston has a lot of great things to brag about, but according to a report, coffee isn't one of them. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says a new survey reports Houston is the worst coffee city in the country.
Gas and oil prices are on the rise as warm weather brings more demand
Gas prices are up from last month, but down $0.29 compared to last year.
House passes $78 billion tax bill expanding the child tax credit, its fate in the Senate remains to be seen
The child tax deduction expansion would make more of the credit refundable, helping millions of families.
US buys more from Mexico than China; 1st time in over 2 decades
U.S.-China relations have deteriorated in recent years, thus leading a way for Mexico to take China’s place as a leading importer for U.S. commerce.
This is the #1 city for first-time homebuyers, and other hot US housing markets
After Toledo, Rochester, NY, Springfield, MA and Worcester all rank as some of the more affordable metro areas, particularly for first-time buyers.
FAFSA inflation fix scheduled for mid-March, delays award notification until spring
The Department of Education said an inflation fix to FAFSA won’t come until mid-March, further delaying financial aid award notifications.
12 states qualify for the IRS Direct File pilot program: Is yours one of them?
On top of a new IRS tax filing system, an adjustment to the child tax credit may qualify families for higher credits.
Social inflation causing insurance rates to jump, no end in sight for rising premiums in 2024
Insurance rates are rising for customers as insurers struggle to deal with claim payouts.
Turkey Leg Hut fires co-founder Lynn Price, accuses him of mismanaging money
In the heart of Houston's culinary scene, The Turkey Leg Hut (TLH) has long been celebrated for its cuisine, drawing in patrons from near and far. However, recent revelations of financial mismanagement have cast a shadow over the establishment.
Turkey Leg Hut's co-founder fired, staff laid off
The turmoil at the popular Houston restaurant the Turkey Leg Hut is being played out for all to see. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka reports on the co founder being fire, staff being laid off, and paychecks going missing.
These 5 cities have the largest inflation problem: survey
Buyers are more optimistic about homebuying as average monthly mortgage payments drop to their lowest level in years.
Homeowners’ monthly mortgage payments dropped to lowest rate in years
Buyers are more optimistic about homebuying as average monthly mortgage payments drop to their lowest level in years.
U.S. heads toward slow recovery with 353,000 jobs added in January
Employment grew by 353,000 in January while unemployment stayed at 3.7%.
Borrowers meet challenges as student loans resume and servicers struggle to handle new payments
The Biden-Harris administration is withholding payments from services characterized by long wait times and inaccurate loan bills.
Some Target workers fired after buying Stanley cups: report
Target has a rule about employees capitalizing on their position to get the sought-after cups.
Trump-era tax cuts poised to expire soon, meaning you could face steeper taxes
The expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Dec. 31, 2025, will essentially mean that many Americans will be forced to pay anywhere between 1% to 4% more in taxes unless certain provisions are extended or made permanent.
Fed holds steady on interest rates, but outlook on when cuts will come remains cloudy
The Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5% at its January meeting on Wednesday.