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, rising interest rates. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says consumers are often forced to make a decision, just to complete the sale.
She closed her eyes and blindly picked lottery numbers. It worked.
“I had to go with my gut and my gut said to just close my eyes and pick,” the North Carolina woman said.
Still time to save: Today’s 30-year mortgage rates hold steady | Jan. 30, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 30, 2023, which are largely unchanged from last Friday.
School bus driver wins $150,000 on $5 scratch-off and plans to pay off mortgage
Paula Harris, a 59-year-old school bus driver in North Carolina, said she also hopes to use the winnings to help out her kids.
Houston nightlife parking: Millennials, Gen Z frustrated by prices, opting to stay home
The price of parking outside of popular bars, lounges, and nightclubs in Houston has millennials and Gen-Z sounding off about the toll it's taking on their wallets.
Vegas Strip resorts used vendor to fix hotel rates: Lawsuit
The average daily room rate for hotels on the Las Vegas Strip hit a high last year, topping $200 a night.
Still leaving a tip? Why frustration is growing among customers
As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, customers are automatically being prompted to leave a gratuity — many times as high as 30%.
Americans struggling to make car payments is highest since Great Recession
Car repossessions are growing as Americans still struggle with high car prices and inflation.
Amazon Prime ends free grocery delivery on orders under $150
Currently, the company offers members free grocery deliveries on orders above $35, with the exception of New York, where it’s $50.
Smaller refunds and income tax changes
W-2s and 1099's are going out and you may be getting ready to file your tax return. But the IRS says you may get a smaller refund this year. FOX 26's Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan reports on the big changes this year
Another week of declining mortgage rates fuels homebuyer demand:Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.13% for the week ending Jan. 26, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Extra SNAP benefits that began due to COVID set to end next month in 32 states
Some 40 million Americans get help buying groceries each month through the federal food stamp program, called SNAP. Additional COVID funds are soon expiring for many.
Hasbro laying off 1,000 employees amid cost-savings push
The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.
Tips to avoid repair scams, filing insurance claims after tornado damage
If your home or car was damaged in the storms, you need to watch out for scammers posing as repair services. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on how to get your repairs done properly.
Chipotle looks to hire 15,000 people in US amid continuing labor shortage
Other chains, including Taco Bell and Starbucks, are also looking for workers.
U.S. economy showed solid growth, but slowdown expected in coming months
The resilience of the U.S. job market has been a major surprise, but analysts say the good times for America’s workers aren’t likely to last.
Still time to save: Today’s mortgage rates hold steady | Jan. 26, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 26, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Tax refund would help many Americans pay for holiday spending: survey
Many Americans said an advance on their tax refund would help with holiday debt, according to a recent Jackson Hewitt Tax Service survey.
Could fortunes be shifting for casino gambling in Texas?
The odds have never been better for Texans aching to see casino-style gambling gain a foothold in the Lone Star State.
Manchin introduces bill to delay tax credits for electric vehicles
Tax credits for electric vehicles are a key feature of President Joe Biden's landmark climate law.