Millions of people on disability can now save money without losing benefits—here’s how
Many Americans on SSI or Medicaid don’t realize they can now save and invest money through a special account without risking their benefits. ABLE accounts are expanding in 2026—and most people still don’t know they exist.
Many Americans on SSI or Medicaid don’t realize they can now save and invest money through a special account without risking their benefits. ABLE accounts are expanding in 2026—and most people still don’t know they exist.
Millennials struggling most with debt: report
Houston was ranked number one with the highest rate of people in financial distress in the country, according to a new report. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some tips that can help you escape debt.
Houston was ranked number one with the highest rate of people in financial distress in the country, according to a new report. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some tips that can help you escape debt.
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged; what this means for you
As expected, the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged – for now – as it predicts slower economic growth than it did three months ago.
As expected, the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged – for now – as it predicts slower economic growth than it did three months ago.
EU tariffs could hurt these states the most, analysis shows
If the European Union’s 27 countries move forward with retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., some states will be impacted far more than others.
If the European Union’s 27 countries move forward with retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., some states will be impacted far more than others.
Tariffs will increase car insurance costs faster, analysis finds
Tariffs on Canada and Mexico may cause car insurance rates to rise faster, an analysis found. Here’s what the projections are showing.
Tariffs on Canada and Mexico may cause car insurance rates to rise faster, an analysis found. Here’s what the projections are showing.
New Social Security rules announced: You may be required to visit office in person
New Social Security Administration rules were announced, which will require millions of recipients to visit local agency offices in-person rather than over the phone.
New Social Security Administration rules were announced, which will require millions of recipients to visit local agency offices in-person rather than over the phone.
Deadline approaches to claim $1,400 IRS stimulus check – are you eligible?
The deadline is approaching for some American taxpayers to still claim up to $1,400 in stimulus money dating back to 2021 pandemic-era relief.
The deadline is approaching for some American taxpayers to still claim up to $1,400 in stimulus money dating back to 2021 pandemic-era relief.
Texas lawmakers considering bill to reduce hospital patient debt
The Affordable Act requires most hospitals to adobe charity care policies. But most hospitals usually don't alert their patients about that. FOX 26's Randy Wallace learned about a nonprofit who helps patients reduce their debt.
The Affordable Act requires most hospitals to adobe charity care policies. But most hospitals usually don't alert their patients about that. FOX 26's Randy Wallace learned about a nonprofit who helps patients reduce their debt.
These states get the highest and lowest tax returns
This city received the largest average refunds for the fifth year in a row.
This city received the largest average refunds for the fifth year in a row.
Trump administration rehiring nearly 25K fired workers after court order, documents show
A federal judge ruled that the impacted workers at six federal government agencies will be rehired after they were fired in February.
A federal judge ruled that the impacted workers at six federal government agencies will be rehired after they were fired in February.
Study shows how long Social Security, $1.5M nest egg would last in 50 states
A recently-released study looked at the financial runway that retirees would have in each state with Social Security benefits and $1.5 million socked away for retirement.
A recently-released study looked at the financial runway that retirees would have in each state with Social Security benefits and $1.5 million socked away for retirement.
Mortgage demand rises as rates drop
Weekly mortgage demand surged 11% as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week. What does this mean if you're looking to buy, sell or refinance?
Weekly mortgage demand surged 11% as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week. What does this mean if you're looking to buy, sell or refinance?
Several states seek end to property taxes: Shouldn't have to 'rent from the government'
Levies on migrants' wires to foreign countries could help fill the gap, one lawmaker said.
Levies on migrants' wires to foreign countries could help fill the gap, one lawmaker said.
Big business attracts vendors to Houston rodeo
Houston Rodeo is, often, a make-or-break experience for vendors and businesses.
Houston Rodeo is, often, a make-or-break experience for vendors and businesses.
How to lower high-speed internet costs
Many of us are paying too much for internet service and research from BroadbandNow shows the reason for higher prices is low competition. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more with how you could lower costs.
Many of us are paying too much for internet service and research from BroadbandNow shows the reason for higher prices is low competition. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more with how you could lower costs.
D.C. Daily: Government shutdown looms
Let's take a look at your D.C Daily headlines for Friday, March 14, including Pres. Trump giving remarks at the Justice Department, birthright citizenship order brought to SCOTUS, potential government shutdown looms, and more.
Let's take a look at your D.C Daily headlines for Friday, March 14, including Pres. Trump giving remarks at the Justice Department, birthright citizenship order brought to SCOTUS, potential government shutdown looms, and more.
Internet service prices high due to little competition between providers
A new study shows people are paying too much for internet service and BroadbandNow finds prices are higher because there is too little competition. So, how can you decrease your costs?
A new study shows people are paying too much for internet service and BroadbandNow finds prices are higher because there is too little competition. So, how can you decrease your costs?
Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax
Because of Trump’s threat, a previously untariffed $15 bottle of Italian Prosecco could possibly increase in price to $45.
Because of Trump’s threat, a previously untariffed $15 bottle of Italian Prosecco could possibly increase in price to $45.
DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
Wells Fargo returns $40,000 to Houston-area couple after FOX 26 report
Wells Fargo has returned $40,000 to the business account for a Houston-area couple who had the money fraudulently transferred back in February.
Wells Fargo has returned $40,000 to the business account for a Houston-area couple who had the money fraudulently transferred back in February.