Delayed September jobs report shows US added surprising 119K jobs: What to know

The Department of Labor said Thursday the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, above economists' estimates. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, which was higher than economists' expectations.

When is H-E-B open on Thanksgiving in 2025?

If you need to make a last-minute run for the secret ingredient of the mashed potatoes you promised to bring to Thanksgiving this year, you’re in luck.

Texas city ranks as strongest home buyer's market in US

Four other major Texas cities are also considered strong buyer's markets, where home buyers tend to have the advantage in negotiations.

Tariff impact on Texas economy revealed in Dallas Fed report

A report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reveals the initial effects of tariffs on Texas' economy during the first year of their implementation.

Healthy, low-cost Thanksgiving meal options
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A Thanksgiving feast can add up fast in calories and cost. So we asked H-E-B to share some low-cost, healthy options. H-E-B dietitian Mary Katharine Hutchinson and Chef Linda showed us to make Thanksgiving feasts that are lower in sodium, added sugar, and cost, but high in flavor!

MacKenzie Scott donates over $700 million to HBCUs

The billionaire first began donating money to Historically Black Colleges and Universities back in 2020.

Delayed flight refund rule goes away
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A rule to require automatic refunds when your flight is significantly delayed are officially gone. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan explains why the rule was scrapped.

Thanksgiving meal deals to take advantage of
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Take advantage of meal deals at local grocery stores for Thanksgiving to feed your family and friends for a fraction of the cost. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more on the story.

Holiday Money Savers | Sullivan's Smart Sense
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On this edition of "Sullivan's Smart Sense", we talk holiday money savers with money-saving expert Andrea Woroch.

More Americans living paycheck to paycheck, data shows

Bank of America data shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Here's where it is the worst.

IRS unveils 401K and IRA contribution limits for 2026. What we know

Starting in 2026, the IRS is raising the contribution limits for 401K and retirement accounts, and here's how you can save a little more next year.

Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis

Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.

When will federal employees get backpay? Here's the expected dates for each agency

The Office of Personnel Management tells FOX 5 they will begin sending out “superchecks" covering the pay period between October 1 and November 1, starting on Saturday. Here's the list of when each agency will see their backpay.

U.S. Mint in Philadelphia to end penny production, last 1-cent coin pressed

In a historic moment for American currency, the U.S. Mint has struck its final penny. After more than 230 years of continuous production, the one-cent coin is being phased out in a symbolic moment, shifting away from cash.

F.I.R.E Movement trend fueling early retirement
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Have you dreamed of retiring early, but it just doesn't seem possible? FOX 26's Heather Sullivan spoke with Scott Schmidt who retired at 42 and shares how he did it.