President Biden cracks down on hidden 'junk fees' added on top of purchases
President Biden is going after those hidden fees you pay on everything from concerts to hotel rooms. They're what he calls "junk fees" and they're surprise surcharges added on top of a list price just before purchase. FOX's Caroline Shively reports from the White House where the president met with executives who promised to change the way fees are structured.
President Biden is going after those hidden fees you pay on everything from concerts to hotel rooms. They're what he calls "junk fees" and they're surprise surcharges added on top of a list price just before purchase. FOX's Caroline Shively reports from the White House where the president met with executives who promised to change the way fees are structured.
Legislative bill seeks to make expanded child tax credit permanent
House Democrats recently introduced the American Family Act of 2023, legislation that seeks to restore the expanded, monthly Child Tax Credit to parents across the U.S.
House Democrats recently introduced the American Family Act of 2023, legislation that seeks to restore the expanded, monthly Child Tax Credit to parents across the U.S.
Today's mortgage rates are mixed, though shorter terms have lower rates | June 15, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 15, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for June 15, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
How you can protect your home by blurring your home on Google Maps
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on how to do it.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on how to do it.
CFPB warns about side effects of using medical credit cards, loans
Alternative debt financing products like medical credit cards and medical installment loans can weaken consumers' financial well-being, the CFPB warned in a recent report.
Alternative debt financing products like medical credit cards and medical installment loans can weaken consumers' financial well-being, the CFPB warned in a recent report.
'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak: What is his net worth?
"Wheel of Fortune" only tapes four days a month, meaning the soon-to-retire host earns more per taping day than most people make in a year.
"Wheel of Fortune" only tapes four days a month, meaning the soon-to-retire host earns more per taping day than most people make in a year.
Texas Lt. Governor delivers ultimatum on property tax relief
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is demanding the State House work on property tax relief. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan shares what else he said during a stop in Houston.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is demanding the State House work on property tax relief. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan shares what else he said during a stop in Houston.
Inflation cools sharply in May to 4%, lowest in 2 years
Last month marked the slowest pace of inflation since March of 2021.
Last month marked the slowest pace of inflation since March of 2021.
Check fraud cases rising dramatically, with Americans warned not to mail checks if possible
Check fraud is back -- and in a big way. Today's criminals have sophisticated operations that have ramped up since the COVID government relief checks became an attractive target.
Check fraud is back -- and in a big way. Today's criminals have sophisticated operations that have ramped up since the COVID government relief checks became an attractive target.
FOX Faceoff: Texas lawmakers disagree on property tax relief
One of the big items on the agenda for state lawmakers in 2023 was property tax relief, but Republicans are having a hard time agreeing on how to do it. Charles 'Big Angry' Adams and Quanell X share their thoughts.
One of the big items on the agenda for state lawmakers in 2023 was property tax relief, but Republicans are having a hard time agreeing on how to do it. Charles 'Big Angry' Adams and Quanell X share their thoughts.
Many federal student loan borrowers expected to struggle when payments resume, here's what they can do
Federal student loan repayments will finally resume for 43 million borrowers at the end of August after a 3-year pause. Many are expected to struggle to make payments on top of high inflation, however.
Federal student loan repayments will finally resume for 43 million borrowers at the end of August after a 3-year pause. Many are expected to struggle to make payments on top of high inflation, however.
Energy efficiency tips to 'Beat the Heat' in Houston's hot months
There’s a cost connected to what temperature you set your thermostat, but FOX 26’s Tom Zizka shows you what you can do to stay comfortable while not breaking the bank.
There’s a cost connected to what temperature you set your thermostat, but FOX 26’s Tom Zizka shows you what you can do to stay comfortable while not breaking the bank.
Student loan repayments to soon resume; here?s what borrowers need to know
Federal student loan repayments will finally resume for 43 million borrowers at the end of August after a 3-year pause. Many are expected to struggle to make payments on top of high inflation, however. FOX 26 Consumer Heather Sullivan shares some smart sense on how you can reduce your payments.
Federal student loan repayments will finally resume for 43 million borrowers at the end of August after a 3-year pause. Many are expected to struggle to make payments on top of high inflation, however. FOX 26 Consumer Heather Sullivan shares some smart sense on how you can reduce your payments.
Managing thermostats: Staying cool without getting burned by high energy costs
There?s a cost connected to what temperature you set your thermostat, but FOX 26?s Tom Zizka shows you what you can do to stay comfortable while not breaking the bank.
There?s a cost connected to what temperature you set your thermostat, but FOX 26?s Tom Zizka shows you what you can do to stay comfortable while not breaking the bank.
Fraudster extradited to Houston, facing charges on $7 million international scam
Prosecutors say Uche Diuno, 57, of Nigeria was the ringleader behind investment scams, posing as U.S. bank officials in person and online along the world going to great lengths to target victims out of millions of dollars.
Prosecutors say Uche Diuno, 57, of Nigeria was the ringleader behind investment scams, posing as U.S. bank officials in person and online along the world going to great lengths to target victims out of millions of dollars.
Today's best mortgage deal? Rates for 10- and 15-year terms at 5.625 percent | June 12, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 12, 2023, which are largely unchanged from Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for June 12, 2023, which are largely unchanged from Friday.
Credit card debt is at record high as Americans deal with inflation and rising costs: TransUnion
U.S. credit card balances increased 20% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to last year, a recent TransUnion report said.
U.S. credit card balances increased 20% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to last year, a recent TransUnion report said.
Americans are getting tired of tipping, survey shows. Here’s why
A new study suggests high inflation and unease about the economy are contributing to stingier consumers.
A new study suggests high inflation and unease about the economy are contributing to stingier consumers.
Gas prices hold steady despite surge in demand for domestic gasoline: AAA
Gas prices decreased slightly for the week ending June 8, AAA said. Despite an increase in gasoline demand, fluctuating oil prices have limited increases at the pump.
Gas prices decreased slightly for the week ending June 8, AAA said. Despite an increase in gasoline demand, fluctuating oil prices have limited increases at the pump.
Today's lowest mortgage rates? Rates for 10- and 15-year terms at 5.625 percent | June 9, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 9, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for June 9, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.