Unretirement: 1.5 million people returning to work
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on why some retirees are returning to work.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on why some retirees are returning to work.
These electric vehicles are cheaper to own than gas ones now
Building electric vehicles is expensive, which is why their prices are high, and it's mostly about the batteries.
Building electric vehicles is expensive, which is why their prices are high, and it's mostly about the batteries.
Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies collapse, major crypto lender Celsius Network halts operations
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were collapsing in price Monday, after the major crypto lender Celsius halted all withdrawals citing “extreme market conditions."
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were collapsing in price Monday, after the major crypto lender Celsius halted all withdrawals citing “extreme market conditions."
Average gas price in US jumped nearly 40 cents in recent weeks
The average price at the pump is nearly $2 higher than it was one year ago.
The average price at the pump is nearly $2 higher than it was one year ago.
Gas prices hit $5 nationwide for the first time ever
The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it is up $1.93 from this time last year.
The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it is up $1.93 from this time last year.
Janet Yellen responds to Cardi B’s recession prediction: ‘I don’t have that much time for her’
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she feels confident in the strength of the U.S. economy.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she feels confident in the strength of the U.S. economy.
May inflation hits a 41-year high, according to Labor Dept. report
The Labor Department offered proof of what most of us already know: inflation remains historically high.
The Labor Department offered proof of what most of us already know: inflation remains historically high.
May inflation report confirms things are quickly getting increasingly expensive
The Labor Department offered proof of what most of us already know: inflation remains historically high. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka breaks down the new numbers.
The Labor Department offered proof of what most of us already know: inflation remains historically high. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka breaks down the new numbers.
Biden blames pandemic, Putin as high US inflation persists
In President Joe Biden’s estimation, the U.S. is in a strong position to overcome the worst inflation in more than 40 years. But so far, inflation just keeps getting the better of the U.S. economy and of the Biden administration.
In President Joe Biden’s estimation, the U.S. is in a strong position to overcome the worst inflation in more than 40 years. But so far, inflation just keeps getting the better of the U.S. economy and of the Biden administration.
Out-of-gas calls on the rise, AAA says
In April alone, AAA received 50,787 calls from stranded drivers.
In April alone, AAA received 50,787 calls from stranded drivers.
US inflation hit 8.6% in May, a new 40-year high
Consumer prices surged 8.6% last month from 12 months earlier, faster than April’s year-over-year surge of 8.3%, the Labor Department said Friday.
Consumer prices surged 8.6% last month from 12 months earlier, faster than April’s year-over-year surge of 8.3%, the Labor Department said Friday.
State of Fort Bend County address discusses current prosperity to the next economic level
It’s been an epicenter of growth and diversity, and now Fort Bend County’s top leaders say an even brighter future is within reach.
It’s been an epicenter of growth and diversity, and now Fort Bend County’s top leaders say an even brighter future is within reach.
Gas prices continue to climb nationwide
The national average for a gallon of gasoline climbed once again overnight. Unfortunately, that's the case; gas stations are just one of the places more Americans are seeing those high prices.
The national average for a gallon of gasoline climbed once again overnight. Unfortunately, that's the case; gas stations are just one of the places more Americans are seeing those high prices.
No, you're not imagining it — package sizes are shrinking, here's why
Shrinkflation isn’t new, experts say. But it increases during times of high inflation as companies grapple with high costs for ingredients, packaging, labor, and transportation.
Shrinkflation isn’t new, experts say. But it increases during times of high inflation as companies grapple with high costs for ingredients, packaging, labor, and transportation.
Target is cutting prices to get rid of excess inventory
Consumer habits are shifting, and Target is trying to "right-size" its inventory.
Consumer habits are shifting, and Target is trying to "right-size" its inventory.
Soaring gas prices pump the brakes on return-to-work efforts
Google employees, contractors protest return-to-work requirement wiping out paycheck with costly commute.
Google employees, contractors protest return-to-work requirement wiping out paycheck with costly commute.
Go-broke dates pushed back for Social Security, Medicare
Social Security retirees got a 5.9% boost in benefits this year, the biggest cost-of-living adjustment in 39 years.
Social Security retirees got a 5.9% boost in benefits this year, the biggest cost-of-living adjustment in 39 years.
May jobs report: US added 390,000 jobs last month as hiring remained robust
U.S. employers added a healthy 390,000 jobs in May 2022, extending a streak of solid hiring that has bolstered an economy under pressure from high inflation and interest rates.
U.S. employers added a healthy 390,000 jobs in May 2022, extending a streak of solid hiring that has bolstered an economy under pressure from high inflation and interest rates.
Pain at the pump: Gas costs nearly $10 a gallon at this California station
Each week, the price of gas gets impossibly higher. One gas station in California is selling gasoline at nearly $10 a gallon.
Each week, the price of gas gets impossibly higher. One gas station in California is selling gasoline at nearly $10 a gallon.
Walmart to create 4,000 jobs with 4 new fulfillment centers
The first of the four new new fulfillment centers will open this summer in Illinois. These centers will provide faster shipping of items to customers.
The first of the four new new fulfillment centers will open this summer in Illinois. These centers will provide faster shipping of items to customers.