Is the dollar growing stronger in the world amid inflation?
Amid the headlines about rising inflation and interest rates, you may have also heard that the 'dollar' has been growing stronger, in the world. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka is looking into why that may not be as great as it sounds.
Amid the headlines about rising inflation and interest rates, you may have also heard that the 'dollar' has been growing stronger, in the world. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka is looking into why that may not be as great as it sounds.
Can scam victims get their money back from payment apps?
More people continue to lose money to scammers asked to send it through payment apps like Zelle and CashApp and they cannot get that money back. However, Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has learned there may be a way victims can get that money back.
More people continue to lose money to scammers asked to send it through payment apps like Zelle and CashApp and they cannot get that money back. However, Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has learned there may be a way victims can get that money back.
Getting refunded for payment app scams
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says banks should reimburse victims for scam payment app transactions. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan shares how people might be able to get their money back from payment app scams.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says banks should reimburse victims for scam payment app transactions. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan shares how people might be able to get their money back from payment app scams.
King Charles III's coin designs unveiled by UK's Royal Mint
Britain’s Royal Mint has unveiled the first coins to feature the portrait of King Charles III.
Britain’s Royal Mint has unveiled the first coins to feature the portrait of King Charles III.
Savings window opens: 30-year mortgage rates hit lowest levels in 6 days | Sept. 30, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Sept. 30, 2022, which are largely up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Sept. 30, 2022, which are largely up from yesterday.
Many college students with credit cards have debt, survey says
A recent U.S. News & World Report survey said 46% of college students with credit cards have debt.
A recent U.S. News & World Report survey said 46% of college students with credit cards have debt.
Skimpflation: Watchdogs say look out for food ingredient changes amid shortages
Consumer watchdogs say "Skimpflation," otherwise known as ingredient changes in foods and beverages is being more and more noticeable amid supply chain delays and shortages.
Consumer watchdogs say "Skimpflation," otherwise known as ingredient changes in foods and beverages is being more and more noticeable amid supply chain delays and shortages.
Baby formula shortage: US to allow long-term foreign imports to prevent repeat
For decades, the U.S. formula industry has been dominated by a handful of companies, excluding similar products from overseas. A new plan will change that.
For decades, the U.S. formula industry has been dominated by a handful of companies, excluding similar products from overseas. A new plan will change that.
Final GDP estimate for Q2 confirms negative economic growth
GDP contracted in the second quarter of 2022, according to the final estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Here's what that means for you.
GDP contracted in the second quarter of 2022, according to the final estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Here's what that means for you.
How a Texas man paid off $47,000 amid credit card debt climbing
High inflation has driven up credit card debt to $67 billion in the last few months. That's why Juan Pinon wants those struggling to pay off debt to know that it can be done. He paid off $47,000 in less than three years.
High inflation has driven up credit card debt to $67 billion in the last few months. That's why Juan Pinon wants those struggling to pay off debt to know that it can be done. He paid off $47,000 in less than three years.
Skimpflation: What is it? Why are watchdogs telling people to look out for it?
Consumer watchdogs say "skimplflation," otherwise known as ingredient changes in foods and beverages is being more and more noticeable amid supply chain delays and shortages. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the full report.
Consumer watchdogs say "skimplflation," otherwise known as ingredient changes in foods and beverages is being more and more noticeable amid supply chain delays and shortages. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the full report.
Peloton, Dick's Sporting Goods partner to sell equipment
The deal, announced Thursday, marks the exercise and equipment company's latest bid to broaden its market share and become more profitable ahead of the holiday season.
The deal, announced Thursday, marks the exercise and equipment company's latest bid to broaden its market share and become more profitable ahead of the holiday season.
Senate OKs stopgap to avert government shutdown, send aid to Ukraine
Congress is moving quickly to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate on Thursday passed a short-term spending bill that would finance federal agencies into mid-December.
Congress is moving quickly to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate on Thursday passed a short-term spending bill that would finance federal agencies into mid-December.
Your Legal Questions: Child custody in other state, car accident medical bills, and deposit returns
FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers legal questions by our viewers.
FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers legal questions by our viewers.
Scam callers pretend to be law enforcement, threaten arrest to receive money
Authorities warn the public of scam callers pretending to be police to threaten people with arrest if they do not send money.
Authorities warn the public of scam callers pretending to be police to threaten people with arrest if they do not send money.
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.