Biden administration approves $42B in student loan forgiveness under updated PSLF program

The Department of Education has approved $42 billion in student loan forgiveness through recent changes to the PSLF program, designed to provide debt relief to borrowers in the non-profit, public service and governmental fields.

Google enhances search engine with AI chatbot 'Bard'
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Google is now offering artificial intelligence in its search engine by letting you try its ChatBot 'Bard'. It's the latest use of artificial intelligence that's changing the way we do things online. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows us what it can do.

Mortgage rates dip on positive inflation data: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.35% for the week ending May 11, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Gas prices decrease amid market uncertainty: AAA

Average gas prices dipped to $3.53 per gallon for the week ending May 11, 2023, AAA reported. The low cost of oil has kept gas prices on the decline despite a rise in gas demand, AAA said.

Class action lawsuits & claiming your cash
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Facebook users can now claim their piece of the $725 million privacy settlement. It's one of many recent high-profile cases that could earn you some cash.

What do the words labeled on eggs mean? 'Hormone-free', 'Pasture raised', etc.?
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Egg prices are still up 21% over last year, but are you paying more for eggs that are labeled with words like natural, pasture raised, hormone free? FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan says you may not be getting what you think.

Inflation ticks up again in April, puts interest rate hikes back on the table

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure of inflation, rose 4.9% year-over-year in April, a slowdown from the 5% increase in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Chime fraud: Houston woman robbed of $1,000, company has nearly 8,000 complaints
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A Houston nurse contacted FOX 26 saying a fraudster drained her Chime bank account and she was battling to get Chime to cover her $1,000 loss. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan helped her get her money back within hours but found thousands of other customers have complained of similar problems.

Norfolk Southern to pay homeowners near Ohio train derailment

The company set up a fund for residents impacted by the derailment to cover the cost of any decline in their home values.

Mompreneur shares encouraging advice to anyone looking to start their own business

Heather Sullivan talks with Mignon Francois, a “Mompreneur” who turned her last $5 into a cupcake empire, The Cupcake Collection, while raising six children!

Inflation and interest rate hikes are negatively impacting Americans' financial well-being: survey

Inflation and interest rate hikes have negatively impacted Americans' financial well-being and many have made no progress in saving for retirement or building emergency funds, according to a survey by Morning Consult. Here’s what you need to know.

Kidnap scammers using AI to create fake videos, voice recordings of loved ones
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Victims say voice clones left them scared for their loved ones' lives.FOX 26 Consumer Reporter spoke with cyber security experts to learn how to prevent getting scammed and recognize the signs.