Tools to help seniors find benefits
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Many seniors who live on a fixed income say they are struggling with the higher hosts of food, medication and housing. The National Council on Aging wants to remind seniors they leave behind $30 billion in benefits that go untapped each year that can help them pay for what they need.

Tracking the longest and shortest commute times by state

The average one-way commute for all Americans is about 27 minutes. But drivers in these 12 states spend longer in the car than that.

Tips to avoid car repossessions, catch up on late payments

We talked with a credit counselor, who specializes in auto loan debt, who said borrowers have options to avoid repossession.

Dollars & $en$e - Low cost airlines, child's car seat trade in and more!

Discover the excitement as Frontier Airlines unveils seven thrilling new direct routes from Houston, with fares starting at just $19 one way—plus, seize the chance to upgrade your child's gear at Target by trading in an old car seat for 20% off, and say goodbye to unexpected internet bills as transparent nutrition-label-style contracts emerge to slash costs.

Property tax appraisals are coming, and now is the time to consider a protest

As property tax appraisals land in mailboxes, Texas homeowners prepare to protest and potentially save thousands with insider tips and resources available online before the May 15 deadline.

Procrastinating taxpayers may need more time to file, here's how

As Tax Day approaches, millions of taxpayers are expected to request extensions using Form 4868, offering a simple process to gain an additional six months to file their returns, though it's crucial to remember that it's an extension to file, not an extension to pay.

Need to file a 2024 tax extension? Here's how
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FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka explains what you can do to file for an extension ahead of the Monday, April 15 tax deadline.

Tax Day deadline: Last minute filing tips

If you haven’t filed your tax return yet, we have some tips to help last minute filers make the deadline.

Credit card delinquency rates hit worst level since 2012 in new Fed data

All stages of credit card delinquency — 30, 60 and 90 days past due — rose during the fourth quarter of 2023 to the highest level since 2012, when the Fed began tracking the data.

Target car seat trade-in event happening now – how to get your coupon

Target’s car seat trade-in event is happening now, giving families 20% off toward a new car seat, stroller, and more baby home gear.

The best food deals and freebies on Tax Day 2024

Tax Day brings food deals and freebies, catering to both those celebrating refunds and those seeking solace after paying taxes.

For the price of a home in LA, you could’ve bought a skyscraper in St. Louis

A recent sale of one of the tallest buildings in St. Louis fetched $3.6 million, a stark contrast to the regular sales of homes in LA for twice that amount, underscoring the tumultuous nature of the current real estate market in America.

Average long-term US mortgage rate hovers near 7%

The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.

Ford recalls nearly 43,000 vehicles over fuel leaks that increase fire risk

Ford Motor Co. is recalling tens of thousands of small SUVs over concerns cracked fuel injectors could leak, increasing the risk of sparking a fire in engines.

New FCC rules require 'nutrition label' for high-speed internet plans

Starting April 10, the FCC's new rules require the largest internet service providers (ISPs) to display broadband disclosures in a nutrition label-style format at all points of sale, with smaller providers having until October 10 to implement the same.