Is inflation cooling off? It depends where you live
Western states facing inflation rate of 9.6% even as price increases show hint of slowdown.
Western states facing inflation rate of 9.6% even as price increases show hint of slowdown.
Some states considering taxing student loan debt cancellation
Student loan borrowers across the country could soon see up to $20,000 of their student loan debt forgiven but it may come at a cost
Student loan borrowers across the country could soon see up to $20,000 of their student loan debt forgiven but it may come at a cost
Utility assistance available for households behind on power bills
A tsunami of utility shutoffs are expected across the country as millions of households have fallen behind of utility bills amid higher prices and the heatwave.
A tsunami of utility shutoffs are expected across the country as millions of households have fallen behind of utility bills amid higher prices and the heatwave.
Here are some tips on how you can save more on your energy bills
A tsunami of utility shutoffs are expected across the country as millions of households have fallen behind of utility bills amid higher prices and the heatwave.
A tsunami of utility shutoffs are expected across the country as millions of households have fallen behind of utility bills amid higher prices and the heatwave.
Many underestimate their monthly subscription costs by at least $100, survey finds
On average, people misjudged their monthly subscription costs by $133, which is nearly $1,600 a year, according to a recent survey.
On average, people misjudged their monthly subscription costs by $133, which is nearly $1,600 a year, according to a recent survey.
Michaels hiring 15K holiday employees ahead of busy retail season
Michaels says it's giving holiday hires more earning potential.
Michaels says it's giving holiday hires more earning potential.
Credit Karma ordered to pay $3M for ‘tricking’ consumers with pre-approved offers
The FTC said Credit Karma wasted consumers’ time and hurt their credit scores when they applied for offers they weren’t actually pre-approved for.
The FTC said Credit Karma wasted consumers’ time and hurt their credit scores when they applied for offers they weren’t actually pre-approved for.
OPEC, allies cutting world oil supplies as prices fall
The move signals their unhappiness with crude oil prices that have dropped because of recession fears.
The move signals their unhappiness with crude oil prices that have dropped because of recession fears.
Houston religious leader scammed out of nearly $500 by fake CenterPoint Energy reps
Imam Jihad Muhammad and his wife, Kameelah Ahmad claim they were tricked by scammers posing as CenterPoint Energy representatives at a time when they had already not seen a bill and were preparing for Friday prayers.
Imam Jihad Muhammad and his wife, Kameelah Ahmad claim they were tricked by scammers posing as CenterPoint Energy representatives at a time when they had already not seen a bill and were preparing for Friday prayers.
Armed thieves steal $50,000 worth of merchandise from Houston business, the second incident in a month
Owners of ProOptix tell FOX 26 about the recent burglary and armed robbery at their store, where armed gunmen were caught on camera stealing $50,000 worth of merchandise.
Owners of ProOptix tell FOX 26 about the recent burglary and armed robbery at their store, where armed gunmen were caught on camera stealing $50,000 worth of merchandise.
Houston ranked among top 15 cities most financially stressed: survey
It's indisputable that of the biggest things people get overwhelmed about is money, and Houston is among the top 15 cities where people have the most financially stressed.
It's indisputable that of the biggest things people get overwhelmed about is money, and Houston is among the top 15 cities where people have the most financially stressed.
This is how much money you need for a funeral in the US
The average cost of a funeral went up 6.6% over the past five years, with the cost of cremations increasing 11.3% over that same time.
The average cost of a funeral went up 6.6% over the past five years, with the cost of cremations increasing 11.3% over that same time.
US hiring slowed in August as employers face high inflation, sluggish spending
The economy added 315,000 jobs last month, down from 526,000 in July and below the average gain of the previous three months.
The economy added 315,000 jobs last month, down from 526,000 in July and below the average gain of the previous three months.
These 5 states could tax student loan forgiveness
Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
Bed Bath & Beyond to close stores, lay off workers in attempt to reverse losses
Bed Bath & Beyond says that it will shutter stores and lay off workers in a bid to turn around its beleaguered business.
Bed Bath & Beyond says that it will shutter stores and lay off workers in a bid to turn around its beleaguered business.
Inflation continues to be concern for voters amid upcoming election
We?re two months away from the midterm elections and voters across the country are eager to get to the polls.
We?re two months away from the midterm elections and voters across the country are eager to get to the polls.
These states are tapping historic surpluses for tax cuts and rebates
States with extra money from tax revenue and federal pandemic aid are returning billions of tax dollars to people. So far, 31 states have established some type of tax cut or rebate in their areas.
States with extra money from tax revenue and federal pandemic aid are returning billions of tax dollars to people. So far, 31 states have established some type of tax cut or rebate in their areas.
Stocks post another loss as markets worry about higher rates
Stocks deepened their late August skid with more losses Tuesday, as Wall Street grapples with the prospect that high-interest rates are here to stay until the Federal Reserve brings inflation down.
Stocks deepened their late August skid with more losses Tuesday, as Wall Street grapples with the prospect that high-interest rates are here to stay until the Federal Reserve brings inflation down.
Student loan forgiveness limited for many by US drug war's legacy
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
Inflation Reduction Act includes credits for consumers who invest in renewable, energy-efficient products
The new Inflation Reduction Act, signed by President Biden, includes nearly $370 billion earmarked for climate and energy programs, which include significant incentives designed to directly benefit consumers.
The new Inflation Reduction Act, signed by President Biden, includes nearly $370 billion earmarked for climate and energy programs, which include significant incentives designed to directly benefit consumers.