Teen tracks down a grandmother who lost her wallet, sparking an unlikely friendship
An Arkansas teenager drove miles to find the owner of a lost wallet. Little did he know the road would lead to a beautiful beginning.
An Arkansas teenager drove miles to find the owner of a lost wallet. Little did he know the road would lead to a beautiful beginning.
Rare doubled die error pennies sell for big bucks. Here's what they are, and how to find one
Coin collectors have been spending hundreds, thousands, and most recently, more than $1 million on a penny that was mistakenly stamped twice. Here's why the coins are valuable.
Coin collectors have been spending hundreds, thousands, and most recently, more than $1 million on a penny that was mistakenly stamped twice. Here's why the coins are valuable.
Texas ranked among biggest procrastinators when filing taxes: study
Let this be your wake-up call, Texas, and get your taxes done! The state was ranked 8th in the nation for filing income taxes.
Let this be your wake-up call, Texas, and get your taxes done! The state was ranked 8th in the nation for filing income taxes.
Corporate scholarship aims to train next generation of skilled trades workers at Lone Star College
While unemployment remains at a 50-year low, more than half of employers who need skilled workers can't find enough. They can cross their fingers and hope it gets better, or help train the people they need.
While unemployment remains at a 50-year low, more than half of employers who need skilled workers can't find enough. They can cross their fingers and hope it gets better, or help train the people they need.
200 Harris County veterans, young adults can get free training for tech jobs
Harris County Commissioners approved funding for a program called NPower for two years. It provides free IT and tech training for veterans and young adults from underserved communities.
Harris County Commissioners approved funding for a program called NPower for two years. It provides free IT and tech training for veterans and young adults from underserved communities.
First-generation iPhone from 2007 sells for $63K at auction
A factory-sealed, first-generation iPhone from 2007 just sold at auction for $63,356.40, according to LCG Auctions' website.
A factory-sealed, first-generation iPhone from 2007 just sold at auction for $63,356.40, according to LCG Auctions' website.
Still time to save: Today’s 30-year mortgage rates hold steady | Feb. 17, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 17, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 17, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Understanding how to pay for college
Paying for college doesn't have to be complicated. Here's what you need to know about when and how to cover your tuition costs.
Paying for college doesn't have to be complicated. Here's what you need to know about when and how to cover your tuition costs.
Consumer credit increased by nearly $30 billion, experts expect record delinquencies in 2023
Consumer credit increased amid high inflation in 2022. Here’s how to pay down debt quickly.
Consumer credit increased amid high inflation in 2022. Here’s how to pay down debt quickly.
Houston resident claims $2 million Powerball prize
A Houston resident claimed a $2 million Powerball prize after purchasing a ticket at H-E-B Food Store #575, located at 14498 Bellaire Blvd.
A Houston resident claimed a $2 million Powerball prize after purchasing a ticket at H-E-B Food Store #575, located at 14498 Bellaire Blvd.
The average IRS tax refund so far this year is about $1,900
Taxpayers have until April 18 to submit their returns from 2022. The IRS says the fastest way to get your tax refund is through direct deposit.
Taxpayers have until April 18 to submit their returns from 2022. The IRS says the fastest way to get your tax refund is through direct deposit.
Buyers, get moving: Today’s 30-year mortgage rates plummet below 6 percent | Feb. 16, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 16, 2023, which are down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 16, 2023, which are down from yesterday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inflation and market volatility has had a significant impact on retirees' savings, research shows. Here’s what you need to know.