Investigators find most credit card skimmers in Houston
A new financial crime-fighting unit in Texas, the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, says it prevented nearly $50 million in credit card fraud after cracking down on credit card skimming. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with FCIC Director and Chief Investigator Adam Colby on ways to prevent fraud and watch out for skimmers.
A new financial crime-fighting unit in Texas, the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, says it prevented nearly $50 million in credit card fraud after cracking down on credit card skimming. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with FCIC Director and Chief Investigator Adam Colby on ways to prevent fraud and watch out for skimmers.
10-year fixed private student loan rates fall to lowest levels in five weeks
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Win up to $100K playing FOX Bet Super 6 Super Wild Card Weekend challenges
You could win up to $100,000 playing the FOX Bet Super 6 Super Wild Card challenges featuring the Seahawks-49ers and Giants-Vikings matchups.
You could win up to $100,000 playing the FOX Bet Super 6 Super Wild Card challenges featuring the Seahawks-49ers and Giants-Vikings matchups.
Secure 2.0 Act helps savers nearing retirement boost catch-up contributions
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 – a follow-up to the 2019 Secure Act – allows for an increase in "catch-up" contributions for people nearing retirement.
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 – a follow-up to the 2019 Secure Act – allows for an increase in "catch-up" contributions for people nearing retirement.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing? No numbers matched on Tuesday
Tuesday's Mega Millons drawing once again did not match any tickets sold. Here's when the next drawing is and how much you could win.
Tuesday's Mega Millons drawing once again did not match any tickets sold. Here's when the next drawing is and how much you could win.
IRS issues tax refunds to 12M who qualified for tax break on 2020 unemployment benefits
The IRS said that it has issued tax refunds to millions of Americans who overpaid taxes on their unemployment benefits during the first year of the pandemic.
The IRS said that it has issued tax refunds to millions of Americans who overpaid taxes on their unemployment benefits during the first year of the pandemic.
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $1.35 billion, 2nd largest in game history
The grand prize also comes with an estimated $707.9 million cash option after no ticket matched all six numbers on Tuesday night. Here’s when the next drawing occurs.
The grand prize also comes with an estimated $707.9 million cash option after no ticket matched all six numbers on Tuesday night. Here’s when the next drawing occurs.
Mega Millions: Here are the winning numbers for the $1.1 billion jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot also comes with an estimated $568.7 million cash option. Here's when the next drawing happens.
The Mega Millions jackpot also comes with an estimated $568.7 million cash option. Here's when the next drawing happens.
Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau show unity during summit, downplay tensions
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are seeking to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they meet for the North American Leaders Summit.
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are seeking to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they meet for the North American Leaders Summit.
Texas’ 88th legislative session kicks off with lawmakers determining what to do with $33 billion surplus
With Tuesday’s launch of the 88th legislative session, Texas lawmakers are officially back in business at the state capitol facing the challenge of spending a $33 billion surplus..
With Tuesday’s launch of the 88th legislative session, Texas lawmakers are officially back in business at the state capitol facing the challenge of spending a $33 billion surplus..
Texas lawmakers dizzy with surplus money as 88th legislative session kicks off
The $33 billion surplus is truly a lot of money to invest and at the Texas State Capitol, differing priorities are certain to collide.
The $33 billion surplus is truly a lot of money to invest and at the Texas State Capitol, differing priorities are certain to collide.
Houstonians have mixed reactions to Prince Harry?s memoir ?Spare? hitting shelves
In early global sales, it?s the fifth highest on Amazon?s non-fiction list. The 407-page memoir hit U.S. shelves Tuesday with a promise to open the doors on British Royal Family gossip, and Harry?s struggle to find his place in it.
In early global sales, it?s the fifth highest on Amazon?s non-fiction list. The 407-page memoir hit U.S. shelves Tuesday with a promise to open the doors on British Royal Family gossip, and Harry?s struggle to find his place in it.
Mega Millions jackpot worth $1.1 Billion, third largest in history
FOX 26?s CoCo Dominguez caught up with Houston residents who are hoping to strike it rich as the jackpot for the Mega Millions ticket reaches the third largest in history.
FOX 26?s CoCo Dominguez caught up with Houston residents who are hoping to strike it rich as the jackpot for the Mega Millions ticket reaches the third largest in history.
Could budget cuts, pay raises be in the works at Fort Bend ISD?
The state?s $33 billion budget surplus is top of mind for Texas lawmakers and understandably for local schools as well. FOX 26?s Damali Keith spoke with the Fort Bend ISD superintendent about the concerns teachers and parents have.
The state?s $33 billion budget surplus is top of mind for Texas lawmakers and understandably for local schools as well. FOX 26?s Damali Keith spoke with the Fort Bend ISD superintendent about the concerns teachers and parents have.
Texas? 88th legislative session kicks off with lawmakers determining what to do with $33 billion surplus
With Tuesday?s launch of the 88th legislative session, Texas lawmakers are officially back in business at the state capitol. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan is live in Austin, where state leaders face the challenge of spending a $33 billion surplus.
With Tuesday?s launch of the 88th legislative session, Texas lawmakers are officially back in business at the state capitol. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan is live in Austin, where state leaders face the challenge of spending a $33 billion surplus.
Good news: Today’s 30-year mortgage rates dive below 7 percent | Jan. 10, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 10, 2023, which are down from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 10, 2023, which are down from last Friday.
US proposes changes that would cut payments for many student loan borrowers — here's who would benefit
The proposed changes would create "the most affordable income-driven repayment plan that has ever been made available," the U.S. Dept. of Education said.
The proposed changes would create "the most affordable income-driven repayment plan that has ever been made available," the U.S. Dept. of Education said.
Credit card debt carried over monthly is most common type of debt: AARP
Credit card debt is affecting many Americans as they deal with high inflation, and many are carrying their balances from month-to-month. Here’s how to pay down credit card debt quickly.
Credit card debt is affecting many Americans as they deal with high inflation, and many are carrying their balances from month-to-month. Here’s how to pay down credit card debt quickly.
Secure 2.0 Act will require companies to auto enroll workers into 401(k) plans
Companies that offer 401(k) plans will be required to automatically enroll their employees beginning in 2025.
Companies that offer 401(k) plans will be required to automatically enroll their employees beginning in 2025.
Biden administration proposes 'student loan safety net' alongside debt forgiveness
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.