Biden planning to tap oil reserve to control gas prices
President Biden is preparing to order the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation's strategic petroleum reserve in a bid to control energy prices.
AARP Money Map offers ways (not just for senior citizens) to navigate budgets, bills, and debt
An AARP Money Map offers free tools, guidance to cut debt and expenses. And you don't have to be a senior citizen to access them! FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows us how.
Virginia woman digs $110K winning lottery ticket out of trash
It got messy for a Virginia woman who had to dig through the trash to find a winning lottery ticket that was worth $110,000.
New Jersey man wins more than $3 million off three scratch-off tickets in single day
A New Jersey man is bringing new meaning to the phrase "third time's the charm" after scratch-off tickets earn him $50, $100, and then the $3 million Ultimate Riches prize.
More than 11 million job openings leave some employers struggling to operate and grow
The government reports that a nationwide labor shortage continues with 11.3 million job openings posted across the country. It's all part of the topsy-turvy world created by the pandemic.
Biden takes aim at the ultra-rich with latest budget proposal
President Biden wants to target billionaires with a 20% rate that would hit both the income and unrealized capital gains of the wealthiest Americans.
Largest white diamond ever going to auction has potential $30M value
The 228.3-carat white diamond known as "The Rock" will be sold in Switzerland during Christie’s Luxury Week in May 2022.
Houston businesswoman working to empower other women in male-dominated career field
For Women's History Month, FOX 26 is profiling strong ladies in Houston building bridges and creating opportunities for others. Meet Lisa Endicott, co-founder and president of Endicott Public Relations is to empower other women in the business world to be self-sufficient in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
$100,000 in grants available for women interested in career in automotive industry
$100,000 in grants are being offered to recruit more women into careers like Mechanics and in STEM. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on how to apply.
In Texas, calls to boost U.S. oil production after Russian invasion run into hard realities
Labor shortages, supply chain issues, hesitant financial backers and a frosty relationship with the Biden administration have limited how much Texas oil and gas companies are ramping up production.
Affordable Connectivity Program offering discounts for home internet service
Rising grocery costs, gas prices, and just about everything else is forcing some families to choose between food and internet access. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on how families can get home internet at a deep discount.
Oregon man cashes in forgotten lottery ticket, wins $8.9M
Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.
Los Angeles becomes 1st in US to reach $6 gas average
Los Angeles on Tuesday became the first major city in the U.S. to reach an average gas price of $6 or more.
MacKenzie Scott donates $436 million to Habitat for Humanity
MacKenzie Scott continues to pay it forward through her philanthropy with a massive $436 million donation to Habitat for Humanity. Over the past couple of years, Scott has donated millions of dollars to organizations across the country.
Cash poor during spring? Blame the weather
We all know inflation and supply chain kinks are leading to price increases on almost everything. Even cautious shoppers need to beware of spring and its weather changes. Sudden warm temperatures after the cold, dark winter and can actually trigger frenzied shopping.
Zelle scammers steal thousands of dollars from Maryland woman
A Maryland woman scammed out of thousands of dollars is speaking out in an effort to help others avoid a ploy making the rounds across the country.
The 'downright ugly' retirement moves Americans made over the past two years
Americans have been through a lot over the past two years, and a new study shows that during that time many ended up making "downright ugly" decisions regarding their retirement planning – often out of necessity.
Pain at the pump: Gas prices rising to levels not seen for over a decade; here's what you need to know
Gas prices, according to AAA officials, have risen to levels not seen for over a decade amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here's what you need to know about the latest developments.
Federal Reserve hikes interest rate to fight inflation, more to come
The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling potentially up to seven rate hikes this year.
Billionaire supermarket CEO: Buy now, food inflation will only get much worse
John Catsimatidis says food prices could increase 20% by summer.