The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals

The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals

According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.

According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.

More women earning as much as husbands, but still do more at home, study finds

More women earning as much as husbands, but still do more at home, study finds

In U.S. marriages where spouses earn the same income, husbands were still found to spend more time on leisure, while wives spend more time on caregiving and chores, according to Pew Research.

In U.S. marriages where spouses earn the same income, husbands were still found to spend more time on leisure, while wives spend more time on caregiving and chores, according to Pew Research.

Inflation and rising costs pushes Americans to make risky financial choices: Survey

Inflation and rising costs pushes Americans to make risky financial choices: Survey

High inflation and interest rates pushed 35% of Americans to drain cash from emergency savings and 26% have skipped or are considering becoming delinquent on their credit cards, a recent survey from Achieve said.

High inflation and interest rates pushed 35% of Americans to drain cash from emergency savings and 26% have skipped or are considering becoming delinquent on their credit cards, a recent survey from Achieve said.

Benefits available for senior citizens struggling with inflation
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Benefits available for senior citizens struggling with inflation

Poverty is rising among senior citizens as many are struggling with high inflation, particularly those on fixed incomes. But the National Council on Aging says seniors are leaving $30 billion in benefits on the table. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan joins us with Smart Sense on resources available to help seniors out.

Poverty is rising among senior citizens as many are struggling with high inflation, particularly those on fixed incomes. But the National Council on Aging says seniors are leaving $30 billion in benefits on the table. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan joins us with Smart Sense on resources available to help seniors out.

US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates

US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates

The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.

The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.

Senior Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases

Senior Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases

Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.

Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.

Tax season: Scammers targeting people rushing to do taxes
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Tax season: Scammers targeting people rushing to do taxes

Hey there procrastinators, your tax return is due on April 18! But beware, scammers are capitalizing on your rush to get it done and they're using artificial intelligence to do it. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan shares some smart sense on how to avoid being scammed.

Hey there procrastinators, your tax return is due on April 18! But beware, scammers are capitalizing on your rush to get it done and they're using artificial intelligence to do it. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan shares some smart sense on how to avoid being scammed.

Parents feel financial pressure from helping adult children
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Parents feel financial pressure from helping adult children

Mom and dad's piggy banks are feeling the pressure from their adult children. FOX Business Network's Gerry Willis shares stories from moms experiencing the pressure.

Mom and dad's piggy banks are feeling the pressure from their adult children. FOX Business Network's Gerry Willis shares stories from moms experiencing the pressure.

How you can save money on groceries with salvage grocer Martie
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How you can save money on groceries with salvage grocer Martie

While grocery prices are still up 8.4% over last year the U.S. is still throwing away 119 billion pounds of food a year, but Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shared how you can save a lot of money buying those salvage groceries.

While grocery prices are still up 8.4% over last year the U.S. is still throwing away 119 billion pounds of food a year, but Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shared how you can save a lot of money buying those salvage groceries.

FOX 26 Poll: Are you working a 'side hustle' to make ends meet?

FOX 26 Poll: Are you working a 'side hustle' to make ends meet?

With the increase in prices on just about everything due to inflation, are you working a 'side hustle' or 'side gig' just to get by?

With the increase in prices on just about everything due to inflation, are you working a 'side hustle' or 'side gig' just to get by?

Many Americans plan to use their tax refunds to build savings in 2023, survey says

Many Americans plan to use their tax refunds to build savings in 2023, survey says

Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.

Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.

Medicare beneficiaries would need more than $300,000 for healthcare costs in retirement: EBRI

Medicare beneficiaries would need more than $300,000 for healthcare costs in retirement: EBRI

Medicare beneficiaries in retirement would need to have saved anywhere from $96,000 to $383,000 to cover most of their healthcare needs, according to EBRI. The organization found that in general, Medicare Advantage enrollees have lower savings targets. But these private industry plans have their pros and cons.

Medicare beneficiaries in retirement would need to have saved anywhere from $96,000 to $383,000 to cover most of their healthcare needs, according to EBRI. The organization found that in general, Medicare Advantage enrollees have lower savings targets. But these private industry plans have their pros and cons.

Jury scam in Harris County targets more than 60 victims out of nearly $5K each

Jury scam in Harris County targets more than 60 victims out of nearly $5K each

A jury scam is happening in Harris County, where more than 60 victims were scammed out of as much as $5,000 each. Most of the victims are local doctors.

A jury scam is happening in Harris County, where more than 60 victims were scammed out of as much as $5,000 each. Most of the victims are local doctors.