$100,000 in grants available for women interested in career in automotive industry
$100,000 in grants are being offered to recruit more women into careers like Mechanics and in STEM. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on how to apply.
$100,000 in grants are being offered to recruit more women into careers like Mechanics and in STEM. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on how to apply.
In Texas, calls to boost U.S. oil production after Russian invasion run into hard realities
Labor shortages, supply chain issues, hesitant financial backers and a frosty relationship with the Biden administration have limited how much Texas oil and gas companies are ramping up production.
Labor shortages, supply chain issues, hesitant financial backers and a frosty relationship with the Biden administration have limited how much Texas oil and gas companies are ramping up production.
Affordable Connectivity Program offering discounts for home internet service
Rising grocery costs, gas prices, and just about everything else is forcing some families to choose between food and internet access. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on how families can get home internet at a deep discount.
Rising grocery costs, gas prices, and just about everything else is forcing some families to choose between food and internet access. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on how families can get home internet at a deep discount.
Oregon man cashes in forgotten lottery ticket, wins $8.9M
Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.
Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.
Los Angeles becomes 1st in US to reach $6 gas average
Los Angeles on Tuesday became the first major city in the U.S. to reach an average gas price of $6 or more.
Los Angeles on Tuesday became the first major city in the U.S. to reach an average gas price of $6 or more.
MacKenzie Scott donates $436 million to Habitat for Humanity
MacKenzie Scott continues to pay it forward through her philanthropy with a massive $436 million donation to Habitat for Humanity. Over the past couple of years, Scott has donated millions of dollars to organizations across the country.
MacKenzie Scott continues to pay it forward through her philanthropy with a massive $436 million donation to Habitat for Humanity. Over the past couple of years, Scott has donated millions of dollars to organizations across the country.
Cash poor during spring? Blame the weather
We all know inflation and supply chain kinks are leading to price increases on almost everything. Even cautious shoppers need to beware of spring and its weather changes. Sudden warm temperatures after the cold, dark winter and can actually trigger frenzied shopping.
We all know inflation and supply chain kinks are leading to price increases on almost everything. Even cautious shoppers need to beware of spring and its weather changes. Sudden warm temperatures after the cold, dark winter and can actually trigger frenzied shopping.
Zelle scammers steal thousands of dollars from Maryland woman
A Maryland woman scammed out of thousands of dollars is speaking out in an effort to help others avoid a ploy making the rounds across the country.
A Maryland woman scammed out of thousands of dollars is speaking out in an effort to help others avoid a ploy making the rounds across the country.
The 'downright ugly' retirement moves Americans made over the past two years
Americans have been through a lot over the past two years, and a new study shows that during that time many ended up making "downright ugly" decisions regarding their retirement planning – often out of necessity.
Americans have been through a lot over the past two years, and a new study shows that during that time many ended up making "downright ugly" decisions regarding their retirement planning – often out of necessity.
Pain at the pump: Gas prices rising to levels not seen for over a decade; here's what you need to know
Gas prices, according to AAA officials, have risen to levels not seen for over a decade amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here's what you need to know about the latest developments.
Gas prices, according to AAA officials, have risen to levels not seen for over a decade amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here's what you need to know about the latest developments.
Federal Reserve hikes interest rate to fight inflation, more to come
The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling potentially up to seven rate hikes this year.
The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling potentially up to seven rate hikes this year.
Billionaire supermarket CEO: Buy now, food inflation will only get much worse
John Catsimatidis says food prices could increase 20% by summer.
John Catsimatidis says food prices could increase 20% by summer.
DoorDash paying back drivers to offset high gas prices
Delivery company DoorDash said Tuesday it will refund its drivers for some U.S. gasoline purchases to help offset higher prices at the pump.
Delivery company DoorDash said Tuesday it will refund its drivers for some U.S. gasoline purchases to help offset higher prices at the pump.
Gender pay-gap bot calls out companies on Twitter paying men more than women
The Twitter account @PayGapApp uses government data in the U.K. to call out companies tweeting for International Women’s Day while having some stark gender pay disparities.
The Twitter account @PayGapApp uses government data in the U.K. to call out companies tweeting for International Women’s Day while having some stark gender pay disparities.
The complicated reasons gas prices are so high – and what we can do about it
Gas prices are not going up because of the Keystone Pipeline cancelation or because the Biden administration paused oil extraction permits. The real reasons are more complicated than that.
Gas prices are not going up because of the Keystone Pipeline cancelation or because the Biden administration paused oil extraction permits. The real reasons are more complicated than that.
The Great Resignation: Pew Research finds tie in reasons workers quit their jobs in 2021
Latest numbers show another 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs in January. Some call it the Great Resignation. Others, the Great Realization. The top reasons for leaving were a tie.
Latest numbers show another 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs in January. Some call it the Great Resignation. Others, the Great Realization. The top reasons for leaving were a tie.
The Breakdown: What were the factors playing in the Great Resignation?
Some call it the Great Resignation, others call it the Great Realization, but we have a quick breakdown on the ongoing trend of millions of Americans quitting their jobs every month.
Some call it the Great Resignation, others call it the Great Realization, but we have a quick breakdown on the ongoing trend of millions of Americans quitting their jobs every month.
Canned pet food shortage continues amid supply chain woes
The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.
The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.
US inflation soared 7.9% in past year, a fresh 40-year high
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.
100K student loan borrowers eligible for debt relief under new rules, Dept. of Education says
The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.