High inflation has US consumers falling behind on their bills
Inflation reached another 40-year high, up 8.2% over a year ago.
Inflation reached another 40-year high, up 8.2% over a year ago.
How does Social Security work? Your benefits increase questions answered
Some 70 million people will see a major increase in Social Security benefits. What does that mean for the future of the program?
Some 70 million people will see a major increase in Social Security benefits. What does that mean for the future of the program?
Millions of people may still be eligible for COVID-19 stimulus checks, but the deadline is coming up
Based on IRS and Treasury data, there could be between 9 and 10 million people who have not yet received their payments.
Based on IRS and Treasury data, there could be between 9 and 10 million people who have not yet received their payments.
Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% in 2023
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment means the average recipient will receive more than $140 a month starting in January.
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment means the average recipient will receive more than $140 a month starting in January.
US inflation accelerated in September, keeping pressure on households
Consumer prices rose 8.2% in September compared with a year earlier.
Consumer prices rose 8.2% in September compared with a year earlier.
Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, avoid these common mistakes
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on how to avoid the most common mistake during Medicare open enrollment.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on how to avoid the most common mistake during Medicare open enrollment.
These housing markets are seeing the largest drop in prices since the pandemic peak
Housing prices are continuing to cool off — and data shows one area of the country, in particular, is seeing the highest drop.
Housing prices are continuing to cool off — and data shows one area of the country, in particular, is seeing the highest drop.
Tomato, onion, garlic prices expected to increase amid ongoing California drought
About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.
About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.
Mega Millions surges to nearly $500 million ahead of Friday drawing
The second-largest Mega Millions jackpot of 2022 is up for grabs on Friday, which also comes with an estimated $248.7 million cash option, officials say.
The second-largest Mega Millions jackpot of 2022 is up for grabs on Friday, which also comes with an estimated $248.7 million cash option, officials say.
Long Island woman busted for $40M counterfeiting operation
A Long Island woman is accused of operating a store with counterfeit luxury products that would be worth $40 million if they were the authentic brands.
A Long Island woman is accused of operating a store with counterfeit luxury products that would be worth $40 million if they were the authentic brands.
Biden vows there will be 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ cuts oil production
President Joe Biden says there will be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia as his administration begins reevaluating the U.S. relationship with the kingdom.
President Joe Biden says there will be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia as his administration begins reevaluating the U.S. relationship with the kingdom.
This is how much money you need to get divorced
Going through a divorce can be incredibly difficult, no matter the reason. And the financial cost varies widely depending on the circumstances. Here’s what to know.
Going through a divorce can be incredibly difficult, no matter the reason. And the financial cost varies widely depending on the circumstances. Here’s what to know.
Amazon’s Prime Day II signals holiday spending hurdles
For the first time, Amazon is holding a second Prime Day event of the year on Tuesday, offering Prime members early access to holiday deals weeks ahead of Halloween.
For the first time, Amazon is holding a second Prime Day event of the year on Tuesday, offering Prime members early access to holiday deals weeks ahead of Halloween.
Hulu raises subscription prices for both ad-supported, ad-free tiers
Disney reported a total of 46.2 million Hulu subscribers at the end of its third quarter in August.
Disney reported a total of 46.2 million Hulu subscribers at the end of its third quarter in August.
22% of millennials have gone into debt from dating amid inflation, survey finds
Credit card debt was the most common form in the survey, while a small number had even relied on loans to cover their dating expenses.
Credit card debt was the most common form in the survey, while a small number had even relied on loans to cover their dating expenses.
Biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades expected this week
Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.
Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.
Nobel economics prize awarded to former Fed chair Ben Bernanke, 2 other Americans
The Nobel Prize winners’ research took on great real-world significance when investors sent the financial system into a panic during the fall of 2008.
The Nobel Prize winners’ research took on great real-world significance when investors sent the financial system into a panic during the fall of 2008.
'Conception': Movie about IVF filmed in Houston with entirely local cast
Tarun Verma's directorial film debut, “Conception,” explores the depths some couples are willing to go through to experience just that by means of in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Tarun Verma's directorial film debut, “Conception,” explores the depths some couples are willing to go through to experience just that by means of in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Houston ranked among the cheapest airports to fly out of post-COVID-19
According to CouponFollow, Hobby Airport was ranked 5th cheapest airport to fly out of post-COVID-19 based on averaging airfare data from 2000-2022.
According to CouponFollow, Hobby Airport was ranked 5th cheapest airport to fly out of post-COVID-19 based on averaging airfare data from 2000-2022.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $445M ahead of Tuesday’s drawing
If the jackpot is won, lottery officials said it would be the 12th largest jackpot in the game’s 20-year history.
If the jackpot is won, lottery officials said it would be the 12th largest jackpot in the game’s 20-year history.