Heating bills expecting to rise as we enter the cold season
The U.S. government is saying households can expect heat builds to jump as much as 54% over this time last year last winter. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares more on why this is happening,
Business startups had record year, Census Bureau to begin keeping official tally
The monthly data will focus on new business applications and business formations to help officials monitor economic activity across the country.
Holiday shoppers plan to spend more money in 2021 after 2 years of decline, TransUnion finds
Many consumers are planning on spending more money this holiday shopping season amid supply chain issues. Here's how consumer behavior may change the way you finance holiday expenses.
Stimulus check for Social Security recipients? Why a senior citizens group says it's urgent
The Senior Citizens League sent a letter to Congress, urging it to issue a fourth stimulus check of $1,400 to Social Security beneficiaries.
Is today the day to refinance? 30-year rates dip back below 3%. | Nov. 10, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 10, 2021, which are mixed compared to yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates: 30-year rates tumble back to bargain low | Nov. 10, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 10, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
US consumer prices jumped 6.2% in past year, highest inflation rate since 1990
Driving the price spikes are supply shortages resulting from consumer demand and COVID-related factory shutdowns coming out of the pandemic recession.
Unemployment claims drop to 267,000, a new pandemic low
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
11 Democratic lawmakers ask Biden to dip into Strategic Petroleum Reserve to alleviate gas price hike
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is stored in huge underground salt caverns at four sites along the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico and is the world’s largest supply of emergency crude oil.
Home prices surge another 18% annually in September, CoreLogic says, but gains expected to slow
Home prices continue to hit new highs, rising 18% annually in September. However, these gains are expected to slow in the year ahead.
Here is the No. 1 question borrowers facing foreclosure should ask, according to a mortgage expert
Homeowners who are struggling financially have options. Here is the top question they should ask when in this situation.
Good news for homebuyers: 30-year rates plunge below 3% | Nov. 8, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 8, 2021, which are largely unchanged from last Friday.
30-year mortgage refinance rates plunge to 25-day low | Nov. 8, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 8, 2021, which are largely down from last Friday.
Elon Musk's Twitter poll asks if he should sell some Tesla stock
Elon Musk has asked Twitter users whether he should sell 10% of his stock in Tesla amid pressure in Washington to increase taxes on billionaires like him.
Rising consumer prices may be here to stay, according to financial experts
We've all noticed prices for all kinds of things, have been on the rise. Manufacturers have blamed COVID-19 and supply-chain challenges for their price hikes. Some experts say the added cost is likely to stay.
More price hikes on the way in Houston
We've all noticed prices for all kinds of things, have been on the rise. Manufacturers have blamed COVID-19 and supply-chain challenges for their price hikes. FOX 26?s Business Reporter Tom Zizka says the added cost of living is likely to stay.
Biden's $1.85T spending package: What's in, what's out as House nears vote
What's in? What's out? Here's a look at the $1.85 trillion spending bill making its way through Congress.
October jobs report: US hiring rebounds with 531,000 jobs added
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
Still-low interest rates: Today may be the day to lock in your mortgage rate | Nov. 5, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 5, 2021, which are mixed from yesterday.
Mortgage refinance rates slip back to bargain levels to close the week | Nov. 5, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 5, 2021, which are mostly down from yesterday.