No, Walt Disney will not appear on the $100 bill, a claim started as satire
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which produces U.S. paper currency, said it has no plans to ever feature any Walt Disney-related images, characters or icons.
Today’s mortgage rates edge down across all terms | Jan. 25, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 25, 2023, which are down from yesterday.
Steps you should take if your home was damaged in Tuesday's storms
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you should do if your home sustained any damage in Tuesday's severe weather.
Social Security benefits could not keep up with inflation in 2022: The Senior Citizens League
Social Security benefits could not keep up with inflation in 2022, according to a report by The Senior Citizens League.
Consumers are piling on credit card debt, flashing signs of potential crisis
As Americans rack up record-high credit card debt after a year of soaring inflation and interest rate hikes, charge-offs are beginning to roll in at the start of a looming default crisis.
Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program application reopens Feb. 1 with new category
Beginning Feb. 1, the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program will open applications for one-time grants of up to $20,000 to eligible businesses in the tourist, travel and hospitality industries.
Why are gas prices rising so sharply?
The cost of a fill-up continues to rise, in the new year, as demand grows and fuel supplies tighten
Why are gas prices rising so sharply?
The cost of a fill-up continues to rise in the new year. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka shares what?s behind the notable hike at the pump.
Today’s mortgage rates: Look to 15-year rates for maximum savings | Jan. 23, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 23, 2023, which are up from last Friday.
Is tipping getting out of control? Most consumers say yes
As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.
Major Social Security trust funds could be tapped out by 2033: CBO
Social Security spending is trending upward as the proportion of Americans at or above retirement age has increased relative to the active workforce.
Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues
Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.
Tax filing season starts Monday: What you need to know
The IRS says taxpayers should expect a smoother filing season this year.
New affordable housing units open in Greenspoint
288 new affordable housing units just opened in the Greenspoint area in Houston creating more homes in a desperate shortage of affordable housing the Houston area. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan reports from north Houston on what this means for the community.
Still time to save: Thirty-year mortgage rates hold steady for third straight day | Jan. 20, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 20, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level since September: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.15% for the week ending Jan. 19, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen
Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.
Trimming down gym membership costs
January is the time many people join a gym to reach their New Year's fitness resolution, but membership prices can mean heavy lifting for your wallet. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some advice on how you can trim your costs.
US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
Customers upset with Bank of America, Zelle
Bank of America and Zelle is facing serious backlash from customers alleging there was money missing from their account and took to social media to put the financial institution on blast.