States with the best and worst tippers in 2024
Overall, tips remained generally flat compared to the same time last year. Here's why that's good news for restaurant workers.
Overall, tips remained generally flat compared to the same time last year. Here's why that's good news for restaurant workers.
Disney trips lead to debt for almost 50% of parents with young children, study finds
The trip of a lifetime to a Disney theme park has turned into a financial nightmare for many U.S. parents, especially those with young kids, according to a new study.
The trip of a lifetime to a Disney theme park has turned into a financial nightmare for many U.S. parents, especially those with young kids, according to a new study.
FAFSA glitch creating nightmare says Houston mom
Only on FOX, a Houston mom is dependent on federal student aid to get her son through college but a computer glitch is giving the family FAFSA nightmares. FOX 26's Randy Wallace spoke with the mother in an exclusive interview.
Only on FOX, a Houston mom is dependent on federal student aid to get her son through college but a computer glitch is giving the family FAFSA nightmares. FOX 26's Randy Wallace spoke with the mother in an exclusive interview.
50 percent of Americans saving for college don't know about a 529 savings plan: survey
Despite the many advantages 529 savings plans provide, many Americans are not using them as part of the education saving strategy, a recent Edward Jones survey said.
Despite the many advantages 529 savings plans provide, many Americans are not using them as part of the education saving strategy, a recent Edward Jones survey said.
Buy now, pay later products to be treated like credit cards, CFPB says
BNPL lenders must now follow the federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z rules that apply to credit cards, the CFPB said.
BNPL lenders must now follow the federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z rules that apply to credit cards, the CFPB said.
Houston firefighter $650M back pay plan approved
After eight years of struggle, Houston firefighters are a major step closer to receiving $650 million in overdue back pay. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan explains what unfolded in City Hall.
After eight years of struggle, Houston firefighters are a major step closer to receiving $650 million in overdue back pay. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan explains what unfolded in City Hall.
Fed holds interest rates steady, projects just one cut this year
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady for the seventh straight time and scaled back the outlook for rate reductions later this year as high inflation lingers.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady for the seventh straight time and scaled back the outlook for rate reductions later this year as high inflation lingers.
Here's who's hiring teens this summer – and which jobs pay the most
Young workers account for about a third of all new hires each June. Here's which jobs hire the most teens – and which ones pay the most.
Young workers account for about a third of all new hires each June. Here's which jobs hire the most teens – and which ones pay the most.
Beware of toll scams saying drivers owe money
If you're hitting the road for a vacation, the FBI warns drivers to look out for a new scam where con artists are targeting drivers through text saying they owe money for tolls. FOX's Kailey Schuyler has more on what these texts may look like.
If you're hitting the road for a vacation, the FBI warns drivers to look out for a new scam where con artists are targeting drivers through text saying they owe money for tolls. FOX's Kailey Schuyler has more on what these texts may look like.
Raising a child is getting more expensive, especially in these 5 states
Raising a child is more pricey now than it was several years ago, but the issue is particularly glaring in these areas in the U.S.
Raising a child is more pricey now than it was several years ago, but the issue is particularly glaring in these areas in the U.S.
More than a quarter of Americans admit to skipping meals due to skyrocketing grocery costs: Report
26% of respondents claimed they purchased unhealthy foods for themselves or their families because of inflation.
26% of respondents claimed they purchased unhealthy foods for themselves or their families because of inflation.
Soaring insurance rates drive auto insurance shopping rates higher: report
Shopping rates for new auto insurers climbed in January and February 2024, rebounding from a dip in the previous quarter.
Shopping rates for new auto insurers climbed in January and February 2024, rebounding from a dip in the previous quarter.
When the Fed considers cutting interest rates, what does the central bank look at?
The Federal Reserve's June meeting tackles interest rates amid stubborn inflation. With borrowing costs at 5.25% - 5.5%, the Fed seeks stability. They'll analyze jobs, spending, and real estate. Despite mixed job growth and steady retail sales, growth has slowed to 1.3%, with inflation at 3.4%. No rate cuts expected yet.
The Federal Reserve's June meeting tackles interest rates amid stubborn inflation. With borrowing costs at 5.25% - 5.5%, the Fed seeks stability. They'll analyze jobs, spending, and real estate. Despite mixed job growth and steady retail sales, growth has slowed to 1.3%, with inflation at 3.4%. No rate cuts expected yet.
Nearly two-thirds of middle-class Americans say they're 'struggling financially': poll
A majority of middle-class Americans are “struggling financially” and expect that to continue for the rest of their lives, according to a new poll.
A majority of middle-class Americans are “struggling financially” and expect that to continue for the rest of their lives, according to a new poll.
Hurricane season: Tips for purchasing flood insurance policies
Hurricane season is just beginning and it is recommended many homeowners consider applying for flood insurance as NOAA predicts a busy season.
Hurricane season is just beginning and it is recommended many homeowners consider applying for flood insurance as NOAA predicts a busy season.
Houstonians dealing with rising cooling costs
People across the Sun Belt are seeing record-breaking heat this week with scorching temperatures causing major spikes in electric bills as people try to stay cool. FOX's Joy Addison reports on how Houstonians are faring with the cost of cooling.
People across the Sun Belt are seeing record-breaking heat this week with scorching temperatures causing major spikes in electric bills as people try to stay cool. FOX's Joy Addison reports on how Houstonians are faring with the cost of cooling.
Mortgage rates fall but only slightly as home prices continue rising
Home prices may still be up, but mortgage rates dipped down to just below 7% this week.
Home prices may still be up, but mortgage rates dipped down to just below 7% this week.
Here's who gets tipped the most and least, survey says
Here’s a look at who is getting tipped the most and least in 2024, based on a new survey about the tipping habits among adults in the U.S.
Here’s a look at who is getting tipped the most and least in 2024, based on a new survey about the tipping habits among adults in the U.S.
22% of retirement-age Americans are still working; these states have the most
Despite the number of Americans who are 65 and older decreasing from 2022 to 2024, it’s still double what it used to be almost 40 years ago.
Despite the number of Americans who are 65 and older decreasing from 2022 to 2024, it’s still double what it used to be almost 40 years ago.
Has tipping gone too far? 1 in 3 Americans think so
A new survey shows that many Americans have a negative view about tipping culture. Here’s a look where consumers are tipping at in 2024.
A new survey shows that many Americans have a negative view about tipping culture. Here’s a look where consumers are tipping at in 2024.