After the penny, Congress looks to tackle the cost of the nickel
After Congress moved to eliminate the penny, some lawmakers say the nickel should be next in efforts to make U.S. coins more cost-efficient to produce.
After Congress moved to eliminate the penny, some lawmakers say the nickel should be next in efforts to make U.S. coins more cost-efficient to produce.
President Trump considering suspending federal gas tax
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is considering suspending the federal gasoline tax as soaring fuel prices threaten Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is considering suspending the federal gasoline tax as soaring fuel prices threaten Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections.
AT&T data breach settlement gets final approval: How much will customers get?
Millions of AT&T customers are now eligible for payments to settle a class-action lawsuit filed over two major data breaches.
Millions of AT&T customers are now eligible for payments to settle a class-action lawsuit filed over two major data breaches.
Texas wages: Study reveals where workers are making the most money
Everything’s bigger in Texas, but is that true when it comes to wages? Turns out, it varies quite a bit by county, and some areas have seen wages rise faster than others.
Everything’s bigger in Texas, but is that true when it comes to wages? Turns out, it varies quite a bit by county, and some areas have seen wages rise faster than others.
Student loan borrowers have more time to cut their interest rate
Student loan borrowers currently making payments have a little more time to temporarily cut their interest rates. The federal government extended the deadline for them to shave a full percentage point off their interest rate by making their payments automatically.
Student loan borrowers currently making payments have a little more time to temporarily cut their interest rates. The federal government extended the deadline for them to shave a full percentage point off their interest rate by making their payments automatically.
Texas state sales tax revenue surges 11.5% in September on strong business spending
Sparked by strong business spending, Texas state sales tax revenue reached $4.4 billion in September, marking an 11.5% increase compared with the same month last year, Comptroller Don Huffines announced last week.
Sparked by strong business spending, Texas state sales tax revenue reached $4.4 billion in September, marking an 11.5% increase compared with the same month last year, Comptroller Don Huffines announced last week.
Trump signs executive order temporarily easing red-dyed diesel limits
The order temporarily eases red-dyed diesel restrictions to help lower costs for businesses and consumers.
The order temporarily eases red-dyed diesel restrictions to help lower costs for businesses and consumers.
Buying a new home is now cheaper than an existing one in many markets
Buying a newly built home is now cheaper than purchasing an existing one in many U.S. housing markets.
Buying a newly built home is now cheaper than purchasing an existing one in many U.S. housing markets.
DOJ: Former Texas Southern adjunct professor sentenced for nearly $1 million in student aid fraud
Officials say Emmanuel Finnih received almost $1 million from making over 100 financial aid applications using Texas students' information.
Officials say Emmanuel Finnih received almost $1 million from making over 100 financial aid applications using Texas students' information.
G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to curb skyrocketing gas prices
The G7 nations announced on Friday they plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel amid skyrocketing prices.
The G7 nations announced on Friday they plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel amid skyrocketing prices.
Treasury to create Trump Accounts for millions of eligible children — here is how to claim them
Treasury plans to automatically create Trump Accounts for millions of children, but families must take additional steps for eligible children to receive the separate $1,000 federal contribution.
Treasury plans to automatically create Trump Accounts for millions of children, but families must take additional steps for eligible children to receive the separate $1,000 federal contribution.
100M oil barrels to be released for lower fuel costs
Reports say the international G-7 have agreed to released 100 million barrels of oil to help reduce gas prices. UH VP for Energy and Innovation, Prof. Ramanan Krishnamoorti, gives FOX 26's Rashi Vats an estimated timeline for the price change.
Reports say the international G-7 have agreed to released 100 million barrels of oil to help reduce gas prices. UH VP for Energy and Innovation, Prof. Ramanan Krishnamoorti, gives FOX 26's Rashi Vats an estimated timeline for the price change.
Texas just had its most expensive September ever for gasoline
Gas prices continue to squeeze wallets in Texas.
Gas prices continue to squeeze wallets in Texas.
Nike cutting more jobs as turnaround struggles continue
Nike is slashing cut jobs as part of a sweeping corporate restructuring initiative to reignite financial growth and streamlining its business model.
Nike is slashing cut jobs as part of a sweeping corporate restructuring initiative to reignite financial growth and streamlining its business model.
These states have the highest average payments for student loans, new report finds
WalletHub ranked all 50 states by which paid the most and the least on average toward student loan debt.
WalletHub ranked all 50 states by which paid the most and the least on average toward student loan debt.
Trump touts economic growth, reinforces support for Paxton during Denton visit
President Donald Trump was in Denton Thursday in what was a mix of a celebration of American manufacturing and Trump administration economic policies and a campaign rally for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
President Donald Trump was in Denton Thursday in what was a mix of a celebration of American manufacturing and Trump administration economic policies and a campaign rally for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
Texas Comptroller forecasts steady rise in property values
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is forecasting a steady rise in property values over the next couple of years, based on preliminary estimates released Wednesday.
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is forecasting a steady rise in property values over the next couple of years, based on preliminary estimates released Wednesday.
30-year US mortgage rate reaches highest level in nearly 3 years
Mortgage rates are surging again, hitting their highest level in nearly three years. Here's what to know.
Mortgage rates are surging again, hitting their highest level in nearly three years. Here's what to know.
Texas BBQ staple disappears from menu as restaurant faces higher costs
A Texas barbeque joint announced earlier this month that they would be removing a Texas barbeque staple from its menu.
A Texas barbeque joint announced earlier this month that they would be removing a Texas barbeque staple from its menu.
Most parents support their grown kids financially, survey reveals: Here's how much
New data shows millions of American parents are continuing to help their adult children financially — and for some families, that support may last indefinitely.
New data shows millions of American parents are continuing to help their adult children financially — and for some families, that support may last indefinitely.