Fed rate cuts: What they mean for you
The Federal Reserve is meeting Tuesday to decide whether to lower interest rates. Here’s what a cut would mean for mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, savings accounts and investments.
The Federal Reserve is meeting Tuesday to decide whether to lower interest rates. Here’s what a cut would mean for mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, savings accounts and investments.
Charlie Kirk’s podcast hits No 1 while book sales soar after his assassination
Turning Point USA has received more than 37,000 new chapter requests after founder Charlie Kirk's death, with his content dominating bestseller lists.
Turning Point USA has received more than 37,000 new chapter requests after founder Charlie Kirk's death, with his content dominating bestseller lists.
Job scams on the rise as layoffs surge in US: How to protect yourself
Looking for a job can be stressful, but scammers taking advantage of a difficult situation can make it even worse.
Looking for a job can be stressful, but scammers taking advantage of a difficult situation can make it even worse.
Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis
Could we see lower interest rates this week? The Federal Reserve is expected to announce a quarter-point rate cut on Wednesday. President Trump deploys National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee. Plus, Trump suing the New York Times and more over defamation claims.
Could we see lower interest rates this week? The Federal Reserve is expected to announce a quarter-point rate cut on Wednesday. President Trump deploys National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee. Plus, Trump suing the New York Times and more over defamation claims.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment expected to rise in 2026
Inflation data from August suggests the social security cost-of-living increase could be even larger in 2026.
Inflation data from August suggests the social security cost-of-living increase could be even larger in 2026.
President Trump's new push to fire Fed Reserve Governor
President Trump can end legal protections for more than 400,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela after a ruling from a federal appeals court. Plus, Trump is again pushing to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.
President Trump can end legal protections for more than 400,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela after a ruling from a federal appeals court. Plus, Trump is again pushing to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.
Social Security: 2026 Cost of living adjustment not expected to fully cover expenses
While Social Security beneficiaries may see an increase in monthly benefits next year, FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka explains why the increase may not cover the rise in Medicare costs.
While Social Security beneficiaries may see an increase in monthly benefits next year, FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka explains why the increase may not cover the rise in Medicare costs.
JPMorgan processed over $1B for Jeffrey Epstein despite internal concerns over sex offender status: report
Bank compliance officials flagged suspicious activity years before Jeffrey Epstein was dropped as a client, according to the report.
Bank compliance officials flagged suspicious activity years before Jeffrey Epstein was dropped as a client, according to the report.
Inflation rose last month amid weakening job market: How will the Fed respond?
Typically, the Fed would cut its key interest rate when unemployment rises, but it would raise rates — or at least keep them unchanged — in the face of rising inflation.
Typically, the Fed would cut its key interest rate when unemployment rises, but it would raise rates — or at least keep them unchanged — in the face of rising inflation.
Free, fun events in Houston-area from Sept. 12-14
We have a few things you can do for free this weekend in the Houston-area! FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has details on the events you can check out from Sept. 12 - 14.
We have a few things you can do for free this weekend in the Houston-area! FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has details on the events you can check out from Sept. 12 - 14.
ATM fees hit record high again; see the worst cities
New data reveals that ATM fees hit a record high in 2025, with this city topping the list.
New data reveals that ATM fees hit a record high in 2025, with this city topping the list.
Meet the world’s richest man (Hint: It’s not Elon Musk)
The world has a new richest person after a stunning stock market surge reshaped the billionaire rankings.
The world has a new richest person after a stunning stock market surge reshaped the billionaire rankings.
Texas has 2nd highest rate of auto insurance claim denials in the U.S.
A recent report found Texas has the second-highest rate of auto claim denials in the country.
A recent report found Texas has the second-highest rate of auto claim denials in the country.
Most Americans believe personal choices keep people in poverty, poll finds
A recent poll reveals that most Americans have differing views on the root cause of homelessness, but most think the government doesn’t spend enough to help those in need.
A recent poll reveals that most Americans have differing views on the root cause of homelessness, but most think the government doesn’t spend enough to help those in need.
These states are the worst at budgeting, survey finds
WalletHub is out with a new report showing the states with the best and worst budgeters.
WalletHub is out with a new report showing the states with the best and worst budgeters.
Americans' support for capitalism drops to new low, poll finds
A recent poll finds that Americans favor small business and free enterprise even though their overall feelings of capitalism has changed compared to past years.
A recent poll finds that Americans favor small business and free enterprise even though their overall feelings of capitalism has changed compared to past years.
Top tips to help lottery winners protect their finances
Experts say those who win the jackpot will need a team of professionals to properly handle their sudden windfall.
Experts say those who win the jackpot will need a team of professionals to properly handle their sudden windfall.
Powerball jackpot rises to $1.8 billion ahead of Saturday drawing
The Sept. 6 Powerball jackpot is now the second-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history. FOX News' Kailey Schuyler spoke to hopeful players in Alabama.
The Sept. 6 Powerball jackpot is now the second-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history. FOX News' Kailey Schuyler spoke to hopeful players in Alabama.
What slow August job growth says for interest rates
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 22,000 jobs were added in August 2025, a large distance away from the number of jobs that were expected for the month. FOX 26 Business Report Tom Zizka spoke to an expert about what led up to the slow growth and what could happen now.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 22,000 jobs were added in August 2025, a large distance away from the number of jobs that were expected for the month. FOX 26 Business Report Tom Zizka spoke to an expert about what led up to the slow growth and what could happen now.
States where unemployment claims are increasing the most
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, according to a new jobs report from the Labor Department.
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, according to a new jobs report from the Labor Department.