Gas prices plunge to new low, expected to keep dropping in 2023: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell to $3.26, 52 cents less than a month ago and six cents less than a year ago, according to AAA.
US lawmakers announce 'framework' on bill to avoid government shutdown
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Fed raises key interest rate by half a point, signals more to come
The latest move will further heighten the costs of many consumer and business loans and increases the risk of a recession.
Americans say holiday gifts harder to afford
More than half of U.S. adults say it’s harder to afford the holiday gifts they want to give this year.
Houston realtor donating children's beds to single parents in need
300,000 children are sleeping on the floor every night in Houston, according to the group Children at Risk. That’s why a Houston realtor is launching an initiative to give single parents beds for their kids this holiday season.
US alleges Bankman-Fried defrauded FTX cryptocurrency customers, investors
Samuel Bankman-Fried, 30, was arrested Monday in the Bahamas at the request of the U.S. government, which charged him with eight criminal violations.
Credit vs debit cards for making holiday purchases
More people are now using debit cards instead of credit cards to make holiday purchases. So which is better?
US inflation slowed to 7.1% over past 12 months
This is the fifth straight month with a slowdown.
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas at request of US authorities
Bankman-Fried is under criminal investigation by U.S. and Bahamian authorities following the collapse last month of FTX.
Amazon offers ?Amazon Access? to help shoppers save money
Amazon Access offers SNAP online grocery shopping, layaway, and discounted Prime membership.
Green Monday offers last minute online deals before shipping deadlines
Green Monday is the day online retailers offer big sales once again, and one of the last days to get free shipping and have gifts arrive before Christmas. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some ?smart sense? on how shoppers can save.
GoFundMe reveals most generous states, cities in 2022
Do you live in a generous state or city? Here’s what GoFundMe says.
Scammers taking over bank accounts, stealing funds
Account takeover attacks cost victims $11.4 billion last year.
IRS outlines what you need to know to prepare for tax filing in 2023
The deadline to file your taxes is April 18, 2023, and the IRS is sharing updated information to help get you ready.
North Carolina teen wins $1M lottery while heading to 2nd job: 'Everyone was happy'
Dalton Radford said he learned that he was a winner when he checked his tickets in the convenience store parking lot.
Amazon sued for allegedly stealing more than $1M in tips from delivery workers
Amazon says tips were already paid to drivers as part of a settlement last year. Amazon was accused of stealing tips from delivery drivers to subsidize its own labor expenses between 2016 and 2019, according to a lawsuit.
More Seniors, refugees looking for help
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense about why more seniors and refugees are looking for help
Congressman Al Green to host webinar to minority owned businesses, entrepreneurs
U.S. Congressman Al Green is inviting current and aspiring entrepreneurs to attend an informational webinar he's hosting that aims to help small minority-owned businesses.
Current status of student loan forgiveness
Student Loans Reporter for Bankrate Hanneh Bareham joins FOX 26 to discuss the current status of student loan forgiveness and advice for people whose student loans are on hold.
Still missing your tax refund? The IRS will soon pay you 7% interest
Taxpayers still waiting to receive their 2021 tax refund will soon be paid 7% interest on the money by the IRS – but the money is taxable.