Plunging natural gas prices eases inflation concerns
Natural gas accounts for nearly 25% of residential energy needs, making it a big driver in last year’s worst bout of inflation in 40 years.
White House says GOP plans would add $3 trillion to national debt
The White House is charging the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher.
US casinos top $60B in revenue in 2022: See the top gambling cities
Twenty-nine states set new records for gambling revenue last year.
How to get pre-approved for a mortgage in 2023
A homebuyer mortgage pre-approval letter a states you'll likely be approved for a mortgage loan up to a certain amount. Here’s how to navigate the pre-approval process.
Stubborn inflation, and high-interest rates, make credit card bills more expensive
The government reports that inflation slowed slightly, in January, but not as much as was expected. That's sure to keep interest rates high, as the Fed tries to push inflation down.
How inflation could lead to higher interest rates, additional struggle for credit card users
A new report on inflation is out and FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka breaks explains how inflation slowed slightly in January, but not as much as was expected.
What is peer-to-peer lending: What to know
Peer-to-peer lending (P2P) involves borrowing funds from an individual investor rather than a traditional lender. Here’s what to know.
Retirees lost 10 percent of their savings in 2022, survey says
Inflation and market volatility has had a significant impact on retirees' savings, research shows. Here’s what you need to know.
Today's mortgage rates hold steady across all terms for third straight day | Feb. 14, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 14, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Discount programs that can help you save money on medical prescriptions
Amazon is the latest to offer a discount drug program. However, with so many discount drug options, how do you choose?
Home prices forecasted to plunge, but US expected to avoid a repeat of 2008 financial crisis: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae's latest economic forecast predicted home prices will drop by over 6% in the next two years but said the U.S. market is in good shape to weather the decline.
Still time to save: Today's mortgage rates rest across all terms | Feb. 13, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 13, 2023, which are unchanged from last Friday.
The story behind Houston online romance scam
A Houston family says their elderly father was scammed out of more than $100,000 dollars by a woman he met through a dating site. Social Catfish reports people seeking love lost a record $547 million dollars to romance scams last year with Texas being the third highest state. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan investigates and you won't believe what she uncovered.
Couples fess up to cheating financially in new study
40% of Americans married or living with a partner admit to lying or hiding money, according to a Bankrate.com survey.
High inflation could hit your taxes this year - here's how
Fifteen states fail to account for inflation when drawing tax brackets.
IRS decides it won't tax most relief checks issued by states in 2022
The 11th-hour guidance comes a week after the IRS told recipients to delay filing their tax returns.
'Junk fees' hurt low income consumers the most
President Biden called on Congress to crack down on "junk fees" in his State of The Union address, but what are they? And what's being done about them? FOX 26's Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares how to avoid them in the first place.
That didn't age well: No crypto ads this Super Bowl following crash, scandal
Cryptocurrency companies grabbed the spotlight during the 2022 Super Bowl, with commercials from a handful of newcomers to advertising’s biggest stage. A year later, the industry has been humbled by a massive downturn in crypto prices, as well as the bankruptcy of several well-known companies.
IRS wants millions of Americans to delay filing taxes until further notice
The Internal Revenue Service is recommending that taxpayers hold off on filing their tax returns for 2022 if they received a special tax refund or payment from their state last year.
Bing enhanced with artificial intelligence
The way you search for things on the internet is changing in a major way as Microsoft is reinventing the way its search engine works by using artificial intelligence. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains more on what this means for your internet searches.