Investigators warn of fake Final Four merch
Before you buy a hat or jersey to remember the Final Four, law officers are warning you to watch out for fakes. They say fake gear vendors are growing and getting ready to rip off sports fans big time. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares how you can spot the fakes.
Banking failures and your finances
You've heard the headlines about bank failures. It may have you wondering if your money is OK.
Today's mortgage rates hold steady. 15-year rates are today's lowest | March 31, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 31, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year rates save the most | March 30, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 30, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Should you rent or buy in this housing market?
The cost difference between owning and renting has hit its widest gap in over 15 years.
Americans pulled nearly $100B out of bank accounts as SVB, Signature Bank collapsed
During the closures of SVB and Signature Bank, Americans withdrew almost $100 billion from their bank accounts, according to seasonally adjusted data from the Federal Reserve.
Breaking down property tax relief plans being discussed at the Texas State Capitol
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense about the property tax relief plans that are under discussion in Austin.
Rising number of Americans choose bankruptcy to deal with unmanageable debt: report
Total individual bankruptcy filings in February rose to 30,193, up 18% from a year ago and up 2% from January, according to a recent American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) report.
Houston ranked 2nd for residents unable to afford a doctor: study
A new report from HelpAdvisor ranked Houston #2 for residents unable to afford a doctor. How bad it is in Texas, overall, is perhaps the most sobering.
Today's best mortgage deal? Look to 15-year rates to save | March 29, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 29, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Home prices could drop through 2023: Zillow
Home prices and mortgage rates could drop through 2023, according to a survey of economists by Zillow. But economic uncertainty and recession fears remain.
$1M lottery ticket sold in Texas needs to be claimed by next month
The winner has until Thursday, April 20 at 5 p.m. to turn it in.
Student loan refinance interest rates fall for 10-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
First Citizens to acquire troubled Silicon Valley Bank, FDIC says
Customers of Silicon Valley will automatically become customers of First Citizens, which is headquartered in North Carolina.
Gas prices drop despite rising demand, tighter supply: AAA
Gas prices decreased this week to $3.49 per gallon, AAA reported. And prices could hold steady as the price of oil remains low, despite a rise in demand for gas.
Texas leads the nation in job growth over the past year
Texas Workforce Commission states Texas has added 58,200 jobs in February 2023 and is leading the U.S. in jobs added for the month.
Still time to save: Today's 30-year mortgage rates hold steady at 5.875 percent | March 24, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 24, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, Soulja Boy and other celebs charged with alleged crypto violations by SEC
Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and his companies were also charged for fraud and other security law violations.
Fed forges ahead with 25 basis point interest rate increase, signaling resolve to battle inflation
The Federal Reserve announced another 25 basis point interest rate increase, bringing the federal funds rate to a targeted range of 4.75% to 5%, the highest level in 15 years.
Gender pay gap in US hasn’t changed much in two decades, report finds
New analysis from Pew Research finds that despite women earning more now than they did over 30 years ago, the disparity in pay for them compared to men has been stagnant.