Biden vows to bring high-speed internet access to all Americans by 2030
President Joe Biden says high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but rather an “absolute necessity."
President Joe Biden says high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but rather an “absolute necessity."
Texas named one of the most at-risk states for investment fraud: study
A recent study shows Texans lost about $235 million due to investment fraud in 2022.
A recent study shows Texans lost about $235 million due to investment fraud in 2022.
Skyrocketing car insurance costs push some drivers to forgo coverage
Drivers paid more for insurance in 2023 than they did the year before and many are considering doing without, according to a recent Policygenius survey.
Drivers paid more for insurance in 2023 than they did the year before and many are considering doing without, according to a recent Policygenius survey.
Today's lowest mortgage rate? 10-year terms at 5.625 percent | June 20, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 20, 2023, which are mixed from Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for June 20, 2023, which are mixed from Friday.
Consumers are at their tipping point
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato joins the conversation to share some tips about tipping.
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato joins the conversation to share some tips about tipping.
76-year-old now homeless after being scammed out of $800k life-savings
A King County man went from having $800,000 in his bank account to being homeless in just a few days due to a scam, family and investigators said.
A King County man went from having $800,000 in his bank account to being homeless in just a few days due to a scam, family and investigators said.
Repair Caf? offering free repairs in Houston
Do you have a broken microwave of appliance you need to get fixed? It can be costly, but FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on how you can get it fixed for free.
Do you have a broken microwave of appliance you need to get fixed? It can be costly, but FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on how you can get it fixed for free.
Powell expects more Fed rate hikes because of persistently high inflation
Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates at least once more this year because of persistently high inflation in the economy’s service sector and the surprisingly tight job market.
Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates at least once more this year because of persistently high inflation in the economy’s service sector and the surprisingly tight job market.
Hidden secret about Section 8 Housing Vouchers
Section 8 Housing Vouchers are designed to help low-income recipients pay the rent. However, it?s a little-known secret that they can be used to buy a home as well. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some ?Smart Sense? on how it works.
Section 8 Housing Vouchers are designed to help low-income recipients pay the rent. However, it?s a little-known secret that they can be used to buy a home as well. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some ?Smart Sense? on how it works.
Used car prices soar as demand for limited inventory grows, report says
Used car prices have softened recently but remain significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent Edmunds report.
Used car prices have softened recently but remain significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent Edmunds report.
Home prices increased 70 percent more than rent costs: study
Home prices have exceeded what Americans pay for rent in most major cities, according to one report. But, there are still places where you can save by purchasing a home. Here’s what you need to know.
Home prices have exceeded what Americans pay for rent in most major cities, according to one report. But, there are still places where you can save by purchasing a home. Here’s what you need to know.
Student loan repayments could slam big-name retailers this fall
Target and Nordstrom, especially, face a potential big hit when student loan payments resume this fall.
Target and Nordstrom, especially, face a potential big hit when student loan payments resume this fall.
Do you think you’re rich? Here’s what Americans say
What do you think is the dollar amount that most Americans said it takes to be considered wealthy?
What do you think is the dollar amount that most Americans said it takes to be considered wealthy?
Disney CFO leaves after tense relations with execs
The Walt Disney Company announced Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy is stepping down and will take a medical leave of absence.
The Walt Disney Company announced Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy is stepping down and will take a medical leave of absence.
Houston hotels strugging to fill 1,300 open jobs amid summer travel boom
With the summer travel season in full swing, hotels are ramping up their efforts to attract and hire qualified candidates to meet the increasing demand.
With the summer travel season in full swing, hotels are ramping up their efforts to attract and hire qualified candidates to meet the increasing demand.
How scammers are posing as real law enforcement officials
Imposter scams are on the rise with call scammers using real people's identities like law enforcement to take advantage of people. Joining the factor to talk about the dangers is dan parsons with the Better Business Bureau of Houston.
Imposter scams are on the rise with call scammers using real people's identities like law enforcement to take advantage of people. Joining the factor to talk about the dangers is dan parsons with the Better Business Bureau of Houston.
Millions of Americans brace for return of student loan repayments
While millions of students are bracing for the return of their student loan repayments, retailers are bracing for impact, too. Several borrowers are already bracing for hits to their budgets. In a few months, millions could be making payments for the first time in three years.
While millions of students are bracing for the return of their student loan repayments, retailers are bracing for impact, too. Several borrowers are already bracing for hits to their budgets. In a few months, millions could be making payments for the first time in three years.
Georgia auto shop owner must pay $39K after paying former employee in oil-covered pennies
A decision has been made in the case involving the Fayetteville man who was given 91,500 oil-covered pennies in January 2021 as his final paycheck by the owner of Peachtree City auto repair shop A OK Walker Autoworks.
A decision has been made in the case involving the Fayetteville man who was given 91,500 oil-covered pennies in January 2021 as his final paycheck by the owner of Peachtree City auto repair shop A OK Walker Autoworks.
Auto shops struggle to find trained mechanics amid national shortage: 'It's really getting scary'
There's only about half the number of auto mechanics needed coming out of technical colleges and training programs every year.
There's only about half the number of auto mechanics needed coming out of technical colleges and training programs every year.
Fewer homes are selling, but they're selling fast: Redfin
Despite low inventory, the homes for sale are selling at a fast pace, according to a report by Redfin. Here’s what you need to know.
Despite low inventory, the homes for sale are selling at a fast pace, according to a report by Redfin. Here’s what you need to know.