Homeowners could save tens of thousands in damages by using smart devices

Homeowners may miss out on significant insurance discounts by overlooking the benefits of smart home devices, according to a Nationwide study.

US third quarter GDP estimate revised upwards on second reading

Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 5.2% for the July-through-September period after rising 2.1% in the second quarter this year, according to the BEA's second estimate released Thursday.

Colorado poised to ban 'fatphobia' in workplace, housing

The law aims to prevent landlords from discriminating against renters due to weight limits and to implement workplace accommodations for overweight Americans.

Student loan payments render the holidays unaffordable for many: survey

Student loan repayments will make the season unaffordable for many Gen Z and millennials this year, according to a recent Credit Karma survey.

Red Lobster's Ultimate Endless Shrimp deal contributed to third-quarter operating loss

Red Lobster posted a huge loss in its third quarter -- linked partly to its Ultimate Endless Shrimp deal, which became a permanent fixture on its menu over the summer.

Home prices continued ascent in September despite soaring mortgage rates: Case-Shiller

Nationwide, home prices rose by 0.3% in September and now stand 3.9% above their year-ago level, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report.

Here's what ‘job cuffing’ is and how to avoid it

The recent trend has workers sticking it out at their jobs a little longer before searching for the next great opportunity.

Best Buy combating theft with higher staffing levels in stores

Best Buy CEO Corrie Barry acknowledged the nationwide problem but said the electronics retailer has not experienced the significant loss competitors have thanks to its strategy of higher staffing levels, security, and full-service check-outs.

Fed may not be done with interest rate hikes – Here's how that could impact your debt

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that the progress made on moderating inflation has been gratifying but that there was still a long way to go to bring it to a 2% target rate.

Shop local on Small Business Saturday
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After Black Friday, is small business Saturday where nearly 100,000 Houston owners hope you choose to shop local over the holiday season. FOX 26's Shelby Rose reports on the impact this time of year has on businesses.

Restaurants, stores open on Thanksgiving
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There are a number of restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving Day! Cracker Barrel and Golden Corral locations have turkey dinners available, but if you don't like turkey, a number of other food chains are open to help those cravings.

Sam Altman reinstated as OpenAI CEO days after being ousted, along with new board

The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, culminating a days-long power struggle that shocked the tech industry.

IRS delays $600 payment reporting rule for Venmo, Cash App and other payment apps

The IRS announced on Tuesday that it will delay implementing its $600 tax reporting requirement that was to take effect for the 2023 tax filing season.

'Social commerce' is booming, what is it?
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As so many of us begin shopping for the holidays, there's a growing chance some of your money will go towards something you saw on social media. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says so-called "social commerce" is attracting an astounding volume of business.

Social Security reform would restore full benefits to public workers

Reform to provisions designed to even the playing field between workers who paid Social Security and public sector workers who don't but benefit from a pension program could cost as much as $150 billion.