SNAP benefits for seniors to end, what this means for residents in need
Nearly 30 million Americans are bracing for a significant cut in their monthly food assistance. After nearly three years, the federal government is ending COVID-19 pandemic-era payments on March 1 for low-income families on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
Student loan forgiveness: Supreme Court hears cases on Biden’s debt relief plan
The Supreme Court will hear two cases against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the lawsuits.
Today's mortgage rates rest across all terms | Feb. 28, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 28, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Supreme Court hears arguments about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
Richmond woman indicted for involvement in nationwide romance scheme
Akua Dufie was indicted for her involvement as a "money mule" where she and her co-conspirator created individual sham businesses operating in relation to various mail, wire fraud, as well as internet and romance scams.
Lawsuit: Transgender Wells Fargo teller says managers ‘laughed’ as customers mocked her
The former teller said customers abused and bullied her while her managers stood by, laughing or “playing silent.”
Today's 20-year mortgage rates emerge as best money-saving opportunity | Feb. 27, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 27, 2023, which are largely up from last Friday.
As vehicle availability improves, is now a good time to buy a new car?
New car sales are expected to rise in February as vehicle availability improves. What does this mean for the price of new cars? Is it a good time to buy a new car?
Lawmaker proposes 'Yankee tax' as northerners flock to this state in droves
If passed by state referendum, new residents moving from out-of-state would be required to pay up to $500.
Ebony-opoly board game celebrates African American contributions during Reconstruction Era
Ebony-opoly is bringing families together around the country with a fun, educational historical journey through the Reconstruction Era as experienced by Black Americans.
Student loan forgiveness plan to go before Supreme Court: The arguments explained
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
More than $9,000 seized at illegal game room on Veterans Memorial
After several tips of underground gambling happening at a location, officials began an undercover operation, and after executing a search warrant, seized more than $9,000 in illegal gambling proceeds and several gambling devices.
Can the Fed keep raising interest rates without causing a recession? Research says no
Such an "immaculate disinflation" has never happened before, economists say.
Bellatorum Resources founder sentenced
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke with the founder about what happened.
Can you get student loan forgiveness if you refinance?
If you have federal student loans, refinancing may not be in your best interest right now.
Good news: Today's 30-year mortgage rates dip to 6.75 percent | Feb. 24, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 24, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Housing market: Tips to be a smart home buyer
If you're fed up with sky-high rents and looking to buy a home, now might be your time but there are many things you need to keep in mind before signing the dotted line and grabbing those keys. Personal Finance expert Dan Roccato joins us to talk more on how to be a smart buyer.
Mortgage rates keep rising but buyers can still find value in shopping: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.50% for the week ending Feb. 23, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Fed officials signal more rate hikes likely amid sticky inflation, minutes show
Federal Reserve policymakers see more interest rate hikes ahead.
Rising inflation pushed Americans to pick between paying their bills or saving for the future: Allianz
Continued market volatility in the U.S. economy caused many Americans to report that they had to cut down on saving for the future, according to a recent Allianz survey.