Wendy's plans to begin surge-pricing at restaurants

Wendy's plans to revolutionize fast food with 'surge pricing,' testing dynamic menu costs that fluctuate based on demand by 2025, sparking both curiosity and concerns among potential customers.

Wendy's plans 'surge-pricing' menu items
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Wendy's has confirmed it will start testing "surge-pricing" where menu items get more expensive at popular times of the day. According to FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka, the concept is not new and already happens in other industries.

Supreme Court considering Texas social media law
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FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has more on the hearing and why the Supreme Court is considering the law.

Drivers want embedded insurance options when they buy a car: survey

More drivers want to know their total cost of car ownership before they drive off the lot and many want the option of embedded insurance at the dealership, a recent Polly survey said.

Biden cancels $1.2 billion in student loans for borrowers enrolled in SAVE

The first batch of student debt cancellations under the SAVE plan is underway as President Joe Biden announced $1.2 billion in student loan forgiveness six months ahead of schedule.

No relief for seniors as big drop forecasted for Social Security COLA

Early estimates for Social Security benefits and cost of living adjustments are low as inflation slows, but seniors struggle to make ends meet.

Existing housing supply builds as homeowners with sub 6 percent mortgage rates return

The share of mortgages with a rate below 6% has fallen from last year's record high, indicating that some homeowners have given up their lower rate to move, according to a recent Redfin report.

Some student loan borrowers are boycotting payments, but the risk is high: survey

Six in 10 student loan borrowers have missed payments since the student loan payment pause ended in October after a 42-month payment and interest accrual pause, a recent Intelligent.com survey said.

Sienna Sauce pulled: Houston teen entrepreneur getting support after Target stores plan to stop selling sauce

Young entrepreneur Tyla-Simone Crayton, founder of Sienna Sauce, faces a setback as Target discontinues their product, prompting a community-wide rally to support and keep the local brand thriving in Houston.

Senator John Cornyn proposes workforce reentry act
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Texas Senator John Cornyn has introduced new legislation, known as the 'Workforce Reentry Act,' aimed at facilitating job opportunities for individuals released from prison.