Powerball jackpot soars to estimated $700 million ahead of Saturday drawing
Feeling lucky? The Powerball jackpot also comes with an estimated $375.7 million cash option.
Scammers using AI to personalize phishing emails
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you should watch out for.
EXCLUSIVE: Former Houston mayor concerned about city's financial future
The "trailblazing" former mayor Annise Parker is offering her assessment of the city's financial condition and the diagnosis is pretty "troubling" to say the least. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan spoke exclusively and in-depth with Parker who sees big funding problems "dead-ahead" for the nation's fourth-largest city.
Biden administration approves more than 16 million borrowers for student loan forgiveness
Even though millions have been approved for the president’s student loan forgiveness initiative, the plan remains in legal battle and the Supreme Court is set to take it on in February. This is what you need to know about paying off student loan debt quickly.
More Americans live paycheck to paycheck, report finds
A report found 166 million consumers in the US fall into that category.
Bed Bath & Beyond closing 87 additional stores. Here’s the list of locations
The latest store closings are impacting the struggling retailer as it considers its options, including possibly filing for bankruptcy.
Fed raises rates 25 basis points in first meeting of 2023
The Federal Reserve announced a highly anticipated interest rate increase of 25 basis points at its February meeting. Here's what it means for your wallet.
Gig economy workers lose money during tax season through missed deductions, survey says
Many self-employed workers, especially the younger generation lose out on cost savings through missed tax deductions. Here's what gig workers should have their eye on to help save money on taxes or increase their tax return.
What you should consider when buying an electric vehicle
Consumer Reports says 14% more consumers are interested in going electric the next time they buy a car. EVs are often more expensive to buy but experts say they can reduce your costs per mile. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense on what to consider when going electric.
How the latest Fed interest rate hike could impact you
The rate increase will likely make it even costlier to borrow for homes, autos and other purchases.
When will Harriet Tubman finally be on the $20 bill?
Obama administration Treasury Secretary Jack Lew had selected Tubman to replace Andrew Jackson, the nation’s seventh president, on the $20 bill. But that was years ago.
America is more rent-burdened than ever: These cities take the biggest chunk of your budget
Renters in these U.S. cities pay, on average, more than 30% of their income in rent.
Today's best mortgage deal? Twenty-year rates plunge more than a quarter of a percentage point | Feb. 1, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 1, 2023, which are largely down from yesterday.
Another week of higher gas prices shows no signs of slowing: AAA
Gas prices continue to climb as demand grows and oil prices surge, according to the latest report from AAA. Drivers are also facing rising insurance costs in 2023.
Powerball jackpot jumps to $653M
The jackpot is worth $653M with a cash value of $350.3M.
Walmart trying out more 'upscale' stores with launch of new designs, upgrades
The retailer has renovated nearly 1,000 stores with the redesigns, and several have recently opened.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates fall to 6.5 percent | Jan. 31, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 31, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
What to know about severance pay amid more layoffs
Economic issues have led to mass company layoffs, especially in the tech industry. People have some major concerns about what severance pay is. Alexandra Levit, career expert and author, explains.
Price is top reason why consumers want to drop auto insurance providers
Many Americans believe their current auto insurance costs are too expensive. Here's what you can do to lower yours.
To tip or not to tip? Is inflation discouraging people from leaving gratuity?
More businesses are adding an option to leave a tip, and it’s just one more expense added to high inflation and rising interest rates.