How inflation is changing the way people use payment apps
A recent survey by Forbes finds that some young adults are using payment apps to cover the costs of restaurant tabs, groceries, and rent.
A recent survey by Forbes finds that some young adults are using payment apps to cover the costs of restaurant tabs, groceries, and rent.
Decade-high credit card, personal loan delinquency rates coming in 2023: TransUnion
TransUnion forecasted serious credit card and personal loan delinquencies will rise end of 2023. Here's how you can pay down debt.
TransUnion forecasted serious credit card and personal loan delinquencies will rise end of 2023. Here's how you can pay down debt.
Rent The Chicken offers Texas residents a chance to have their own eggs
If you've ever thought about raising chickens in your own backyard to have your own farm-fresh eggs, now might be your chance!
If you've ever thought about raising chickens in your own backyard to have your own farm-fresh eggs, now might be your chance!
Social Security benefits can be taken to pay student loans in default
Up to 15% of a person’s Social Security benefits can be garnished to pay student loans in default.
Up to 15% of a person’s Social Security benefits can be garnished to pay student loans in default.
Today’s best mortgage deal? Look to 15-year rates for greater interest savings | Jan. 17, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 17, 2023, which are up from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 17, 2023, which are up from last Friday.
Texas ranked 3rd best state to start a business, according to study
Calling all entrepreneurs, if you're looking to start a business, Texas is one of the best places to start it!
Calling all entrepreneurs, if you're looking to start a business, Texas is one of the best places to start it!
The Issue Is: A conversation with State Comptroller Glenn Hegar about Texas' $33 billion surplus
As state lawmakers continue to figure out what to do with its gigantic budget surplus, The Chief Financial Officer of the Texas government, State Comptroller Glenn Hager sat down with us to share his thoughts on the matter.
As state lawmakers continue to figure out what to do with its gigantic budget surplus, The Chief Financial Officer of the Texas government, State Comptroller Glenn Hager sat down with us to share his thoughts on the matter.
COVID-19 upended Texas schools’ finances. Now they’re calling for a new funding system.
Districts like Pflugerville ISD say the pandemic and rising inflation have eroded the value of the state’s last effort to overhaul its public education finance system.
Districts like Pflugerville ISD say the pandemic and rising inflation have eroded the value of the state’s last effort to overhaul its public education finance system.
Couple wins $1M after misplacing lottery ticket in wife's purse
Terry Peace of North Carolina said he might take early retirement.
Terry Peace of North Carolina said he might take early retirement.
The 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won
Friday night's $1.35 billion jackpot was the second largest in Mega Millions history and the fourth time the game has had a billion-dollar win. Here is a look at the largest winners ever.
Friday night's $1.35 billion jackpot was the second largest in Mega Millions history and the fourth time the game has had a billion-dollar win. Here is a look at the largest winners ever.
Mega Millions drawing: Here are the winning numbers for the $1.35 billion jackpot
After 25 drawings without a winner, the Mega Millions jackpot has reached the second-largest prize in game history.
After 25 drawings without a winner, the Mega Millions jackpot has reached the second-largest prize in game history.
Did you win? Check out the winning Mega Millions numbers for Jan. 13
Jackpot for the Jan. 13 Mega Millions drawing reached an estimated $1.35 billion, as no tickets matched all six numbers for the drawing on Jan. 10.
Jackpot for the Jan. 13 Mega Millions drawing reached an estimated $1.35 billion, as no tickets matched all six numbers for the drawing on Jan. 10.
Texas businesses look for inventory tax relief from legislature
Texas is among nine states that have an Inventory Tax levied on the products, materials, and equipment that a business uses to keep its doors open and businesses are pleading for some relief from the tax.
Texas is among nine states that have an Inventory Tax levied on the products, materials, and equipment that a business uses to keep its doors open and businesses are pleading for some relief from the tax.
Apprenticeships in high-paying trades
The Houston Gulf Coast Building and Constructions Trade Council is offering a free course to help people land paid apprenticeships for these jobs, which lets them ?earn while they learn." FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan reports more on how you can apply.
The Houston Gulf Coast Building and Constructions Trade Council is offering a free course to help people land paid apprenticeships for these jobs, which lets them ?earn while they learn." FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan reports more on how you can apply.
Inventory tax challenged in legislature
Texas lawmakers will have their hands full with a variety of topics during the new legislative session and among them is a plea from the state's businesses for some relief from an inventory tax. FOX 26's Business Reporter Tom Zizka reports more on the tax.
Texas lawmakers will have their hands full with a variety of topics during the new legislative session and among them is a plea from the state's businesses for some relief from an inventory tax. FOX 26's Business Reporter Tom Zizka reports more on the tax.
New rule could give House lawmakers a tax-free $34,000 pay bump
The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.
The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.
Tips for buying a car in 2023
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato shares some advice for buying a car without breaking the bank.
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato shares some advice for buying a car without breaking the bank.
Inflation drops in December – will the Fed slow interest rate hikes in 2023?
Inflation eased in December, but interest rates are likely to increase a few more times in 2023. However, the rate of increase could slow, one Fed official says. Here's what it means for you.
Inflation eased in December, but interest rates are likely to increase a few more times in 2023. However, the rate of increase could slow, one Fed official says. Here's what it means for you.
Here's when you can start filing your 2022 tax return
Tax filing begins on Jan. 23, and the deadline to submit last year's tax returns, file extensions, and pay money owed falls on April 18.
Tax filing begins on Jan. 23, and the deadline to submit last year's tax returns, file extensions, and pay money owed falls on April 18.
Consumer Product Safety Commission proposes banning gas stoves
A recent report came out in December that found 12% of childhood asthma cases are linked to the gasses produced when you turn on a gas stove. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains more about the safety concerns with gas stoves.
A recent report came out in December that found 12% of childhood asthma cases are linked to the gasses produced when you turn on a gas stove. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains more about the safety concerns with gas stoves.