US new home sales drop to lowest level in 2 years
New single-family home purchases tumbled 8.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 590,000 units, the lowest level since April 2020.
New single-family home purchases tumbled 8.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 590,000 units, the lowest level since April 2020.
New temp-service expanding into Houston, offering to make gig economy more secure for workers
One of the most significant changes to the job market, since the start of the pandemic, has been the massive growth in gig work. Whether by necessity, or convenience, temporary and freelance jobs have become very popular.
One of the most significant changes to the job market, since the start of the pandemic, has been the massive growth in gig work. Whether by necessity, or convenience, temporary and freelance jobs have become very popular.
Enjoy Life expands recall of baked goods and snacks due to potential plastic pieces
Enjoy Life Natural Brands, sold in many major U.S. grocery stores, has expanded its recall of certain soft-baked cookies, chewy bars, and brownie bites due to potential plastic pieces.
Enjoy Life Natural Brands, sold in many major U.S. grocery stores, has expanded its recall of certain soft-baked cookies, chewy bars, and brownie bites due to potential plastic pieces.
IRS working to increase audit rates for high-earning Americans
The IRS announced it will begin increasing audit rates for high-earning Americans making more than $100,000 a year.
The IRS announced it will begin increasing audit rates for high-earning Americans making more than $100,000 a year.
Higher mortgage rates slightly cooling Houston housing market
As mortgage rates have nearly doubled this year, the housing market is starting to cool.
As mortgage rates have nearly doubled this year, the housing market is starting to cool.
Houston housing markets cooling down despite inflation
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense about why the Houston housing market is cooling down.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense about why the Houston housing market is cooling down.
Enjoy Life issues recall of select baked snacks due to possible plastic pieces
CONSUMER ALERT: The recalled snack products have package dates between January and March of 2023.
CONSUMER ALERT: The recalled snack products have package dates between January and March of 2023.
Family Dollar recalls over 400 products that were improperly stored
Family Dollar's recall doesn't impact Delaware, Hawaii or Alaska
Family Dollar's recall doesn't impact Delaware, Hawaii or Alaska
Fed set to impose another big rate hike to fight inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Wednesday will address the Fed's plans to raise interest rates until inflation falls, even if it possibly slows economic growth.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Wednesday will address the Fed's plans to raise interest rates until inflation falls, even if it possibly slows economic growth.
Average US gasoline price falls 32 cents to $4.54 per gallon
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has plunged more than 30 cents in the last two weeks.
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has plunged more than 30 cents in the last two weeks.
Customs and Border Protection says scam calls persisting that impersonate officers
The scammer, posing as a border patrol agent, may try to tell you that “a box of drugs and money being shipped in your name” was intercepted.
The scammer, posing as a border patrol agent, may try to tell you that “a box of drugs and money being shipped in your name” was intercepted.
T-Mobile settles to pay $350M to customers in data breach lawsuit
T-Mobile disclosed last summer that personal data like social security numbers were stolen in a cyberattack.
T-Mobile disclosed last summer that personal data like social security numbers were stolen in a cyberattack.
These states had the biggest share of sellers dropping home prices
In one city, home prices are down more than 60%.
In one city, home prices are down more than 60%.
Tow truck drivers upset about Harris County contract
Nearly two dozen tow truck drivers from Harris County showed up to Commissioner's Court complaining about Autroreturn - a company based out of San Francisco that manages towing jobs with local law enforcement.
Nearly two dozen tow truck drivers from Harris County showed up to Commissioner's Court complaining about Autroreturn - a company based out of San Francisco that manages towing jobs with local law enforcement.
Tips to pay off credit card debt the fastest
Methods to lower your interest rates and pay off credit card debt.
Methods to lower your interest rates and pay off credit card debt.
Interest rates expected to go up again next week
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you should do before the possible announcement next week.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you should do before the possible announcement next week.
Nearly half of Americans will take on debt this year despite higher borrowing costs: survey
Even with the Federal Reserve expected to raise borrowing rates again next week, adding debt is “not necessarily a bad sign," analysts say.
Even with the Federal Reserve expected to raise borrowing rates again next week, adding debt is “not necessarily a bad sign," analysts say.
FCC orders phone companies to block auto warranty robocalls
The group behind the "car warranty" robocalls has been conducting its operation since 2018, the FCC said, making over 8 billion calls.
The group behind the "car warranty" robocalls has been conducting its operation since 2018, the FCC said, making over 8 billion calls.
More drivers running out of gas, amid high gas prices
Inflation may be leading to more gas-outs and mechanical issues on roads.
Inflation may be leading to more gas-outs and mechanical issues on roads.
Despite high rent, it’s still cheaper than buying a home – except in these cities
Rents are up 14.1% over the same time last year — they’ve hit record levels every month for the past 16 months.
Rents are up 14.1% over the same time last year — they’ve hit record levels every month for the past 16 months.