Number of new American business applications hits an all-time high
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021, the highest of any year on record.
Spring homebuyers to continue facing inventory woes
New home listings dropped 21.3% year over year nationwide.
Airbnb renews push for renting single rooms costing average of $67 per night
The company said Wednesday that it's rolling out a new Airbnb Rooms offering in which guests share space with the owner.
United planning to hire 15K workers ahead of expected summer travel surge
The hiring sign is out at United Airlines. The airline said Wednesday that it plans to add 15,000 workers this year, and hired 7,000 in just the past four months.
How the latest Fed interest rate hike could impact credit card debt, auto loans
The Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate yet again in its drive to cool inflation, a move that will directly affect most Americans.
Feds raise key interest rate to highest level in 16 years
The Federal Reserve reinforced its fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point to the highest level in 16 years.
After one more interest rate hike, the Fed may hit the 'pause button'
After the most aggressive interest rate hike in 40 years, the federal reserve is expected to approve another quarter-point increase on Wednesday.
First Republic Bank seized by regulators, sold to JPMorgan Chase
San Francisco-based First Republic is the third midsize bank to fail in two months and is the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history.
73% of American Millennials living paycheck-to-paycheck, financial report shows
Faced with high prices and interest rates, consumers have begun reining in their spending.
These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke
A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.
FICO offering free credit building workshop on Saturday in southeast Houston
Is inflation causing you to fall behind on credit card or loan payments? FICO is holding a free credit workshop this Saturday to help you improve your credit score!
US workers now expect almost a $76,000 salary to start a new job, data shows
Meanwhile, American women expect far less than men when it comes to salary in a new job offer, according to the new Federal Reserve data.
The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals
According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.
US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates
The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.
Senior Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases
Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.
FOX 26 Poll: Are you working a 'side hustle' to make ends meet?
With the increase in prices on just about everything due to inflation, are you working a 'side hustle' or 'side gig' just to get by?
Houston in top 10 cities with inflation rising the most, WalletHub says
Houston ranked seven for metropolitans with inflation rising the most, according to a report from WalletHub.
US adds 236,000 jobs in March despite Fed's rate hikes
The latest signs increasingly suggest that an economic slowdown may be upon us.
Tech layoffs, high interest rates are having ‘serious impact’ on how people buy homes
Facebook, Twitter and other companies announced layoffs this year amid rising interest rates. Experts say it’s affecting both prospective homebuyers and sellers.
Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected
A recent government report suggests that Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees.