Fewer people request US unemployment benefits amid solid hiring, high inflation
Applications for unemployment benefits last week saw their lowest number of claims since April. If the number continues to drop, the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates higher than it plans to slow the economy.
Applications for unemployment benefits last week saw their lowest number of claims since April. If the number continues to drop, the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates higher than it plans to slow the economy.
Hurricane Ian could worsen ongoing homeowners insurance crisis
10 insurance companies have recently failed, including one covering Texas homeowners.
10 insurance companies have recently failed, including one covering Texas homeowners.
What Harris County commissioners are asking for to break spending stalemate
Amid dire predictions of health care shortages, lost pay raises, and possible layoffs, there is word from Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey that none of it has to happen.
Amid dire predictions of health care shortages, lost pay raises, and possible layoffs, there is word from Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey that none of it has to happen.
Costco CFO says hot dog combo price might remain $1.50 forever
Costco CFO Richard Galanti said the company's gas and travel sectors allowed the company to make up for loss at the food court.
Costco CFO Richard Galanti said the company's gas and travel sectors allowed the company to make up for loss at the food court.
CBO: Biden's student loan cancellation plan to cost $400B
The Biden administration previously estimated the plan would cost about $24 billion a year over the next 10 years.
The Biden administration previously estimated the plan would cost about $24 billion a year over the next 10 years.
Auto insurance rates up 8%
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on why your auto insurance rate is going on.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on why your auto insurance rate is going on.
Dick's Sporting Goods announces plans to hire up to 9,000 for holidays
A slew of companies have already announced their seasonal hiring plans.
A slew of companies have already announced their seasonal hiring plans.
Butter shortage drives up prices ahead of holiday baking season
The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.
The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.
US housing recession could send home prices tumbling 20%, economist says
Home prices have already declined 5% from their May peak.
Home prices have already declined 5% from their May peak.
Costco puts off membership fee increase as renewals hit all-time highs
Costco historically increases its membership fees every 5.5 years,
Costco historically increases its membership fees every 5.5 years,
The cost of unemployment benefits fraud
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on how the cost of unemployment is benefitting fraud.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on how the cost of unemployment is benefitting fraud.
Dow hits 2022 low as markets sell off on recession fears
Stocks tumbled worldwide Friday on more signs the global economy is weakening, just as central banks raise the pressure even more with additional interest rate hikes.
Stocks tumbled worldwide Friday on more signs the global economy is weakening, just as central banks raise the pressure even more with additional interest rate hikes.
How latest interest rate hike will affect credit cards, mortgages, car loans
This week, the Fed raised interest rates for a 5th time this year to fight inflation up another three-quarters of a point. That means credit cards, mortgages and car loans are about to cost you more.
This week, the Fed raised interest rates for a 5th time this year to fight inflation up another three-quarters of a point. That means credit cards, mortgages and car loans are about to cost you more.
How latest interest rate hike will affect credit cards, mortgages, car loans
A look at what you'll pay for credit cards, mortgages, and auto loans.
A look at what you'll pay for credit cards, mortgages, and auto loans.
North Carolina man wins big after finding month-old lottery ticket in truck: 'Did that happy dance'
Kenneth Kiriazes of Zebulon, N.C., won the Lucky for Life Lottery and walked away with $276,990.
Kenneth Kiriazes of Zebulon, N.C., won the Lucky for Life Lottery and walked away with $276,990.
Fed hikes rate by three-quarters of a point in continued fight against inflation
The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008.
The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008.
Existing home sales drop to lowest level since 2020
Sales of previously owned houses fell in August for the seventh consecutive month as rising interest rates pushed potential homebuyers out of the market.
Sales of previously owned houses fell in August for the seventh consecutive month as rising interest rates pushed potential homebuyers out of the market.
Mega Millions jackpot winners come forward; Two people to split $1.34B prize
Two people have come forward to claim the $1.34 billion Mega Millions jackpot almost eight weeks after the drawing.
Two people have come forward to claim the $1.34 billion Mega Millions jackpot almost eight weeks after the drawing.
Rising interest rates offer better returns for savers
With the Federal Reserve expected to continue aggressive interest rate hikes to fight inflation, higher borrowing costs also mean a 'silver-lining' for some dedicated consumers. We're talking about savers. There aren't a lot who can, or do save.
With the Federal Reserve expected to continue aggressive interest rate hikes to fight inflation, higher borrowing costs also mean a 'silver-lining' for some dedicated consumers. We're talking about savers. There aren't a lot who can, or do save.
Gallup: More than half of U.S. workers are ‘quiet quitting’
A poll shows that the workplace has gotten worse for younger employees, particularly those under 35 years old.
A poll shows that the workplace has gotten worse for younger employees, particularly those under 35 years old.