Tax filing season starts Monday: What you need to know
The IRS says taxpayers should expect a smoother filing season this year.
The IRS says taxpayers should expect a smoother filing season this year.
New affordable housing units open in Greenspoint
288 new affordable housing units just opened in the Greenspoint area in Houston creating more homes in a desperate shortage of affordable housing the Houston area. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan reports from north Houston on what this means for the community.
288 new affordable housing units just opened in the Greenspoint area in Houston creating more homes in a desperate shortage of affordable housing the Houston area. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan reports from north Houston on what this means for the community.
Still time to save: Thirty-year mortgage rates hold steady for third straight day | Jan. 20, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 20, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 20, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level since September: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.15% for the week ending Jan. 19, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.15% for the week ending Jan. 19, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen
Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.
Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.
Trimming down gym membership costs
January is the time many people join a gym to reach their New Year's fitness resolution, but membership prices can mean heavy lifting for your wallet. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some advice on how you can trim your costs.
January is the time many people join a gym to reach their New Year's fitness resolution, but membership prices can mean heavy lifting for your wallet. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some advice on how you can trim your costs.
US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
Customers upset with Bank of America, Zelle
Bank of America and Zelle is facing serious backlash from customers alleging there was money missing from their account and took to social media to put the financial institution on blast.
Bank of America and Zelle is facing serious backlash from customers alleging there was money missing from their account and took to social media to put the financial institution on blast.
Solfest 2023 concert canceled, ticket holders left with unanswered questions
Customers say they're left in the dark after Solfest 2023 was suddenly called off. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has been following this investigation as ticket holders worry they?re out thousands of dollars.
Customers say they're left in the dark after Solfest 2023 was suddenly called off. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has been following this investigation as ticket holders worry they?re out thousands of dollars.
New bill looks to expand gambling in Texas, bringing casinos to state
In Texas, you can play the lottery and win at bingo, but betting on sports and playing your luck in a casino is not legal. However, there?s a push now to bring casinos to Texas under a new bill called SJR-17 filed by State Senator Carol Alvarado.
In Texas, you can play the lottery and win at bingo, but betting on sports and playing your luck in a casino is not legal. However, there?s a push now to bring casinos to Texas under a new bill called SJR-17 filed by State Senator Carol Alvarado.
GOP lawmakers propose balanced budget amendment as US nears debt ceiling
The U.S. will hit its statutory debt limit of roughly $31.4 trillion this week.
The U.S. will hit its statutory debt limit of roughly $31.4 trillion this week.
Olympic medalist Usain Bolt missing more than $12M from account, attorneys say
Attorneys have threatened civil and criminal action if the money is not returned within 10 days.
Attorneys have threatened civil and criminal action if the money is not returned within 10 days.
GOP lawmakers propose balanced budget amendment as US nears debt ceiling
The U.S. will hit its statutory debt limit of roughly $31.4 trillion this week
The U.S. will hit its statutory debt limit of roughly $31.4 trillion this week
Gas prices rise in tandem with oil even as demand drops: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas rose to $3.32, four cents more than last week and 17 cents more than a month ago.
The national average cost for a gallon of gas rose to $3.32, four cents more than last week and 17 cents more than a month ago.
Good news: Today’s mortgage rates fall across all terms | Jan. 18, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 18, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 18, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Missing Zelle deposits from your Bank of America account? Here’s what we know
Bank of America and Zelle were trending on Twitter Wednesday as customers voice concerns about money missing from their accounts.
Bank of America and Zelle were trending on Twitter Wednesday as customers voice concerns about money missing from their accounts.
Party City files for bankruptcy protection amid rising prices
Party City is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with rising prices and a pullback in customer spending.
Party City is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with rising prices and a pullback in customer spending.
What is the debt ceiling?
Congress has until Thursday to make a decision about America's debt. But what is the debt ceiling? Investopedia Editor in Chief Caleb Silver explains.
Congress has until Thursday to make a decision about America's debt. But what is the debt ceiling? Investopedia Editor in Chief Caleb Silver explains.
Netflix is hiring a flight attendant for one of its private jets—and the job pays up to $385,000
Job candidates can apply now for the role on the Netflix website for a chance to travel and earn a quality salary.
Job candidates can apply now for the role on the Netflix website for a chance to travel and earn a quality salary.
Interest in having chicken coops increase as egg prices skyrocket
Egg prices have risen dramatically over the past year, thanks to the avian bird flu. Now, chicken groups say they are seeing more interested parties wanting to own coops.
Egg prices have risen dramatically over the past year, thanks to the avian bird flu. Now, chicken groups say they are seeing more interested parties wanting to own coops.