Houston ranked 2nd for residents unable to afford a doctor: study
A new report from HelpAdvisor ranked Houston #2 for residents unable to afford a doctor. How bad it is in Texas, overall, is perhaps the most sobering.
A new report from HelpAdvisor ranked Houston #2 for residents unable to afford a doctor. How bad it is in Texas, overall, is perhaps the most sobering.
Today's best mortgage deal? Look to 15-year rates to save | March 29, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 29, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for March 29, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Home prices could drop through 2023: Zillow
Home prices and mortgage rates could drop through 2023, according to a survey of economists by Zillow. But economic uncertainty and recession fears remain.
Home prices and mortgage rates could drop through 2023, according to a survey of economists by Zillow. But economic uncertainty and recession fears remain.
$1M lottery ticket sold in Texas needs to be claimed by next month
The winner has until Thursday, April 20 at 5 p.m. to turn it in.
The winner has until Thursday, April 20 at 5 p.m. to turn it in.
Student loan refinance interest rates fall for 10-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
First Citizens to acquire troubled Silicon Valley Bank, FDIC says
Customers of Silicon Valley will automatically become customers of First Citizens, which is headquartered in North Carolina.
Customers of Silicon Valley will automatically become customers of First Citizens, which is headquartered in North Carolina.
Gas prices drop despite rising demand, tighter supply: AAA
Gas prices decreased this week to $3.49 per gallon, AAA reported. And prices could hold steady as the price of oil remains low, despite a rise in demand for gas.
Gas prices decreased this week to $3.49 per gallon, AAA reported. And prices could hold steady as the price of oil remains low, despite a rise in demand for gas.
Texas leads the nation in job growth over the past year
Texas Workforce Commission states Texas has added 58,200 jobs in February 2023 and is leading the U.S. in jobs added for the month.
Texas Workforce Commission states Texas has added 58,200 jobs in February 2023 and is leading the U.S. in jobs added for the month.
Still time to save: Today's 30-year mortgage rates hold steady at 5.875 percent | March 24, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 24, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for March 24, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, Soulja Boy and other celebs charged with alleged crypto violations by SEC
Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and his companies were also charged for fraud and other security law violations.
Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and his companies were also charged for fraud and other security law violations.
Fed forges ahead with 25 basis point interest rate increase, signaling resolve to battle inflation
The Federal Reserve announced another 25 basis point interest rate increase, bringing the federal funds rate to a targeted range of 4.75% to 5%, the highest level in 15 years.
The Federal Reserve announced another 25 basis point interest rate increase, bringing the federal funds rate to a targeted range of 4.75% to 5%, the highest level in 15 years.
Gender pay gap in US hasn’t changed much in two decades, report finds
New analysis from Pew Research finds that despite women earning more now than they did over 30 years ago, the disparity in pay for them compared to men has been stagnant.
New analysis from Pew Research finds that despite women earning more now than they did over 30 years ago, the disparity in pay for them compared to men has been stagnant.
Federal Reserve raises key interest rate by quarter-point
The Fed also warned that the financial upheaval stemming from the collapse of two major banks is “likely to result in tighter credit conditions" and “weigh on economic activity, hiring and inflation."
The Fed also warned that the financial upheaval stemming from the collapse of two major banks is “likely to result in tighter credit conditions" and “weigh on economic activity, hiring and inflation."
More people are delaying paying up front
An increasing number of shoppers are leaning on buy now, pay later services -- with many using it to foot the bill for groceries.
An increasing number of shoppers are leaning on buy now, pay later services -- with many using it to foot the bill for groceries.
How discount grocery stores can help shoppers save more money
How is a discount grocery store different from other grocery stores? And how are they able to offer low prices? FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense in her story.
How is a discount grocery store different from other grocery stores? And how are they able to offer low prices? FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense in her story.
Texas ranks among top 20 states where people are quitting jobs
The U.S. economy continues to recover, as does the labor shortage, and a recent study showed Texas has the 20th highest job resignation rates in the country.
The U.S. economy continues to recover, as does the labor shortage, and a recent study showed Texas has the 20th highest job resignation rates in the country.
Target customers fall victim to gift card scam
Be careful if you're purchasing Apple iTunes gift cards at a Target store as consumers have recently gotten duped by fake cards.
Be careful if you're purchasing Apple iTunes gift cards at a Target store as consumers have recently gotten duped by fake cards.
MacKenzie Scott launches new 'open call' to donate $250 million to nonprofits
Since 2019, when she pledged to donate the majority of her wealth, MacKenzie Scott has given more than $14 billion in unrestricted funds to 1,600 nonprofits.
Since 2019, when she pledged to donate the majority of her wealth, MacKenzie Scott has given more than $14 billion in unrestricted funds to 1,600 nonprofits.
Today's 15-year mortgage rates offer the greatest opportunity for maximum interest savings | March 21, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 21, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for March 21, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Taste test: Name brand vs generic
A trip to the grocery store can be an expensive proposition these days. Some shoppers are looking to stretch their dollars by switching from their favorite brands to more affordable alternatives. We put a few budget offerings to the test against their better-known counterparts to see if there was a difference. After tasting a small sample size, the result turned out to be pretty interesting.
A trip to the grocery store can be an expensive proposition these days. Some shoppers are looking to stretch their dollars by switching from their favorite brands to more affordable alternatives. We put a few budget offerings to the test against their better-known counterparts to see if there was a difference. After tasting a small sample size, the result turned out to be pretty interesting.