Lump sum or annuity? Experts weigh in on $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot cash out options
Winners of giant jackpots like the one up for grabs Wednesday night nearly always take the cash, and financial advisors say that might be a mistake.
Winners of giant jackpots like the one up for grabs Wednesday night nearly always take the cash, and financial advisors say that might be a mistake.
Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.2 billion after no winner on Halloween
No one matched all six numbers in last night’s drawing, so the Powerball jackpot has soared to an estimated $1.2 billion with a $596.7 million cash option.
No one matched all six numbers in last night’s drawing, so the Powerball jackpot has soared to an estimated $1.2 billion with a $596.7 million cash option.
Another rake hike coming: What to know about mortgage locks
Financial expert Ryan Wheless with Allied Wealth shares some advice for homebuyers.
Financial expert Ryan Wheless with Allied Wealth shares some advice for homebuyers.
US diesel supplier warns businesses to prepare for shortages, higher prices for consumers
The company suggests being aware of tank levels and not 'panic buying' fuel.
The company suggests being aware of tank levels and not 'panic buying' fuel.
NYC salary posting law going into effect
Companies in New York City will be required to list the approximate minimum and maximum salaries whenever they post a job opening.
Companies in New York City will be required to list the approximate minimum and maximum salaries whenever they post a job opening.
Social Security benefits to rise by record amount in 2023: Check how much money you could receive
More than 64 million Americans collecting Social Security will receive the bigger payments beginning in January, the administration said.
More than 64 million Americans collecting Social Security will receive the bigger payments beginning in January, the administration said.
What would/could Houstonians buy with the $1 billion Powerball jackpot?
Houstonians share their dreams and what they would buy if they win the $1 billion Powerball jackpot.
Houstonians share their dreams and what they would buy if they win the $1 billion Powerball jackpot.
Thanksgiving dinner could possibly be more expensive due to inflation
The federal reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates again this week to try taming the kind of inflation that will make your Thanksgiving dinner considerably more expensive this year.
The federal reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates again this week to try taming the kind of inflation that will make your Thanksgiving dinner considerably more expensive this year.
What would Houstonians buy with the $1 billion Powerball jackpot?
Houstonians shared their dreams with FOX 26's Damali Keith and what they would buy if they win the $1 billion Powerball jackpot.
Houstonians shared their dreams with FOX 26's Damali Keith and what they would buy if they win the $1 billion Powerball jackpot.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Monday is last day to apply for limited waiver
Oct. 31, 2022, is the last day to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver, which allows borrowers to receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify.
Oct. 31, 2022, is the last day to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver, which allows borrowers to receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $1 billion
The increased jackpot will be the second-largest in U.S. history.
The increased jackpot will be the second-largest in U.S. history.
Looking to place a bet on the World Series? Try the FOX Bet Super 6 App
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke with Eytan Shander with FOX Bet Super 6 App about betting and the World Series.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke with Eytan Shander with FOX Bet Super 6 App about betting and the World Series.
Prices on new, used vehicles finally begin to creep down from inflated highs
Even with the average price of new and used vehicles beginning to ease, auto purchases remain unaffordable for many, with average prices still 30% to 50% above where they were in early 2020.
Even with the average price of new and used vehicles beginning to ease, auto purchases remain unaffordable for many, with average prices still 30% to 50% above where they were in early 2020.
Houston's Mattress Mack could win more than $70 million in Astros World Series bet
Mattress Mack is a man of risks and the Gallery Furniture store owner is taking a big one with the Houston Astros as he's risking $10 million of his own money for a possible payout of $75 million if the team wins the World Series.
Mattress Mack is a man of risks and the Gallery Furniture store owner is taking a big one with the Houston Astros as he's risking $10 million of his own money for a possible payout of $75 million if the team wins the World Series.
Powerball jackpot grows to 2nd largest ever at $825 million for Saturday drawing
The current jackpot ranks as the 2nd largest in Powerball history, only behind the world record $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot, and 5th largest in U.S. lottery history.
The current jackpot ranks as the 2nd largest in Powerball history, only behind the world record $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot, and 5th largest in U.S. lottery history.
Elon Musk now in control of Twitter, fires top executives, AP sources say
Elon Musk ousted Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, as well as the chief financial officer and the company’s top lawyer, two people familiar with the deal said.
Elon Musk ousted Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, as well as the chief financial officer and the company’s top lawyer, two people familiar with the deal said.
US mortgage rates rise above 7% for the first time since 2002
The monthly payment on a median priced home is 78% higher now than it was a year ago for buyers who are able to make a 20% down payment.
The monthly payment on a median priced home is 78% higher now than it was a year ago for buyers who are able to make a 20% down payment.
What are the 10 largest lottery jackpots ever won in the US?
In 2016, three winning tickets were sold in California, Florida, and Tennessee when the jackpot was more than $1 billion.
In 2016, three winning tickets were sold in California, Florida, and Tennessee when the jackpot was more than $1 billion.
Here are Wednesday's winning numbers in the $715.1M Powerball drawing
Did you win? While no one matched all six numbers last night to win the $751.1 million Powerball jackpot, there were multiple tickets that matched five numbers worth $1 million.
Did you win? While no one matched all six numbers last night to win the $751.1 million Powerball jackpot, there were multiple tickets that matched five numbers worth $1 million.
Lower wages and burnout worsening home nursing shortage for families
Advocates say home nursing care wages, often paid through Medicaid and set by the state, are just too low to keep nurses and nursing assistants in the profession.
Advocates say home nursing care wages, often paid through Medicaid and set by the state, are just too low to keep nurses and nursing assistants in the profession.