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.
Here's how much more you'll pay to heat your home this winter
The average cost of heating a household this winter is set to increase by 17.2%, according to a forecast by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.
The average cost of heating a household this winter is set to increase by 17.2%, according to a forecast by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.
$19M Lotto Texas jackpot-winning ticket sold in Montgomery County
Check your tickets! A jackpot-winning Lotto Texas ticket worth an estimated annuitized $19 million was sold in Montgomery County, and the prize has yet to be claimed.
Check your tickets! A jackpot-winning Lotto Texas ticket worth an estimated annuitized $19 million was sold in Montgomery County, and the prize has yet to be claimed.
Woman wins $100K lottery twice in 2 years
An Iowa woman has now won two $100,000 lottery prizes in a little more than two years.
An Iowa woman has now won two $100,000 lottery prizes in a little more than two years.
Texas barbecue restaurant workers get more than $230K recovered in back wages
According to the US Department of Labor, Black's Barbecue Inc. shared servers' tips with managers.
According to the US Department of Labor, Black's Barbecue Inc. shared servers' tips with managers.
Federal reserve to announce another interest rate hike
Economists and investors are on edge this week as many are fearful the fed may get too aggressive and send the economy into a downward spiral.
Economists and investors are on edge this week as many are fearful the fed may get too aggressive and send the economy into a downward spiral.