Did loan fraud drive up new home prices?
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares how scammers drive up home prices.
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares how scammers drive up home prices.
Did PPP Loan fraud help drive up home prices?
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense that might surprise you!
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense that might surprise you!
Buying in a pricey housing market
Rising interest rates and low inventory are making finding affordable housing an even harder challenge than in the past. Younger Americans though say they're up for the challenge. Bankrate analyst Sarah Foster gives us a look at the current housing market.
Rising interest rates and low inventory are making finding affordable housing an even harder challenge than in the past. Younger Americans though say they're up for the challenge. Bankrate analyst Sarah Foster gives us a look at the current housing market.
Credit Card Debt Rising for Americans
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on why credit card debt is on the increase.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on why credit card debt is on the increase.
Biden's $39 billion student loan forgiveness
The Department of Education announced $39 billion dollars in federal student loans will be forgiven for 800,000 borrowers. We're also learning more about President Biden's SAVE plan. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks it all down.
The Department of Education announced $39 billion dollars in federal student loans will be forgiven for 800,000 borrowers. We're also learning more about President Biden's SAVE plan. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks it all down.
Houston 'big money' dreaming of lottery win
Lottery players and dreamers have a chance at big money, this weekend with the Mega Millions and Powerball games worth a combined 1.4 billion dollars. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka talks to people with visions of dollars drifting through people's minds.
Lottery players and dreamers have a chance at big money, this weekend with the Mega Millions and Powerball games worth a combined 1.4 billion dollars. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka talks to people with visions of dollars drifting through people's minds.
Insurance for rideshare drivers
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you should do if you use your personal vehicle for Uber, Lyft, or Doordash.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you should do if you use your personal vehicle for Uber, Lyft, or Doordash.
Do?s and Don?ts of weddings, gifts from finance experts
Everyone knows how expensive weddings are, but that?s not just for happy couples, even guests are paying more too. Fortunately, there?s help from Dan Roccato with Credible.com who shares some wedding gift advice for couples and guests.
Everyone knows how expensive weddings are, but that?s not just for happy couples, even guests are paying more too. Fortunately, there?s help from Dan Roccato with Credible.com who shares some wedding gift advice for couples and guests.
Lotto fever in full swing at Lucky Rudy's
It's your weekend to win and Friday night's Mega Millions Jackpot is more than $500 million. And on Saturday, the Powerball is claiming to have the third largest price in its history.
It's your weekend to win and Friday night's Mega Millions Jackpot is more than $500 million. And on Saturday, the Powerball is claiming to have the third largest price in its history.
Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
Warning lights in your vehicle? What you should do
From the "check engine" light to the "low tire pressure" light, it's better to handle the issues sooner than later. FOX 26's Tom Zizka breaks down what you can do about your vehicle's warnings, including ways to do it yourself.
From the "check engine" light to the "low tire pressure" light, it's better to handle the issues sooner than later. FOX 26's Tom Zizka breaks down what you can do about your vehicle's warnings, including ways to do it yourself.
These states get the most Social Security benefits
The states that received the most Social Security benefits were California, Florida, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania.
The states that received the most Social Security benefits were California, Florida, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania.
Selling gold & silver, how much is it worth?
US Coins & Jewelry is holding a free event to find out how much your gold jewelry and coins might be worth on Monday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kenny Duncan stopped by to show us how the process works.
US Coins & Jewelry is holding a free event to find out how much your gold jewelry and coins might be worth on Monday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kenny Duncan stopped by to show us how the process works.
Save money on Halloween, costumes, more
The only thing scarier than a zombie apocalypse this Halloween are the prices we're going to pay for candy, d?cor, and costumes. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains more about saving money this spooky season.
The only thing scarier than a zombie apocalypse this Halloween are the prices we're going to pay for candy, d?cor, and costumes. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains more about saving money this spooky season.
California's 'Bitcoin Jesus' pays $50M in tax evasion case
A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.
A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.
What to know about FAFSA applications amid government shutdown
The Education Department has opened the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 school year, even as the U.S. government remains shut down.
The Education Department has opened the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 school year, even as the U.S. government remains shut down.
Social Security 2026 cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by shutdown
COLA affects millions of beneficiaries who rely on these adjustments to plan their finances.
COLA affects millions of beneficiaries who rely on these adjustments to plan their finances.
Oct. 15 is the tax filing extension deadline. What to know
Despite the government shutdown, taxpayers who requested extensions for their tax returns last year must still meet the deadline.
Despite the government shutdown, taxpayers who requested extensions for their tax returns last year must still meet the deadline.
Some Americans will lose popular 401(k) tax break in major retirement rule change starting 2026
The IRS' new regulations change 401(k) catch-up contributions for some Americans starting in 2026.
The IRS' new regulations change 401(k) catch-up contributions for some Americans starting in 2026.
Sweeping layoffs 'have begun' as government shutdown drags on
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.