Here's what annoys people most about tipping, according to new survey
Tipping in the U.S. has become somewhat of a hot-button issue, according to a new survey. And one practice in particular annoys customers the most.
Tipping in the U.S. has become somewhat of a hot-button issue, according to a new survey. And one practice in particular annoys customers the most.
Borrowers urged to apply for Navient's private student loan forgiveness
The Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) launched a campaign to raise awareness of Navient's discharge program for certain borrowers seeking relief because their school lied to them.
The Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) launched a campaign to raise awareness of Navient's discharge program for certain borrowers seeking relief because their school lied to them.
Harris County Commissioners vote unanimously to raise minimum wage for certain workers
Harris County Commissioners have raised minimum wage to $15 dollars an hour for county contract workers, to match the pay of county employees.
Harris County Commissioners have raised minimum wage to $15 dollars an hour for county contract workers, to match the pay of county employees.
Minimum wage proposal for Harris County workers
Salaries could soon be growing for certain area workers in the Houston area. FOX 26's Damali Keith explains more about the change and what employees could expect to see.
Salaries could soon be growing for certain area workers in the Houston area. FOX 26's Damali Keith explains more about the change and what employees could expect to see.
CEOs got big raises last year; workers didn't
The typical compensation package for S&P 500 chief executives surged nearly 13% last year to a median of $16.3 million, significantly outpacing the 4.1% rise in private-sector worker wages, highlighting the widening pay gap amid rising inflation and financial pressure on American households.
The typical compensation package for S&P 500 chief executives surged nearly 13% last year to a median of $16.3 million, significantly outpacing the 4.1% rise in private-sector worker wages, highlighting the widening pay gap amid rising inflation and financial pressure on American households.
You could earn real money working at IKEA's new virtual store in Roblox
IKEA is accepting applications for the new roles today through Sunday, June 16.
IKEA is accepting applications for the new roles today through Sunday, June 16.
Free course to learn trade for paid apprenticeships
Looking for a high-paying career without a college degree? Tune in as consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares details on a paid apprenticeship program in skilled trades and construction.
Looking for a high-paying career without a college degree? Tune in as consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares details on a paid apprenticeship program in skilled trades and construction.
States with the best and worst economies in 2024
Where did your state rank in WalletHub’s list of the best and worst economies?
Where did your state rank in WalletHub’s list of the best and worst economies?
Child care costs are now rising at twice the rate of inflation, report finds
“The child care crisis, which was simmering prior to the pandemic, has come to a boil," the new report stated.
“The child care crisis, which was simmering prior to the pandemic, has come to a boil," the new report stated.
Helping adult children secure financial independence
A new study finds that, on average, parents are giving their adult children nearly $1,400 a month. It's apparently putting their financial future at risk. The Money Guy Brian Preston shares more on the findings and how to help your adult kids secure financial independence.
A new study finds that, on average, parents are giving their adult children nearly $1,400 a month. It's apparently putting their financial future at risk. The Money Guy Brian Preston shares more on the findings and how to help your adult kids secure financial independence.
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $560 million after no grand prize winner
The Mega Millions jackpot now sits at the ninth-largest prize in the game's history.
The Mega Millions jackpot now sits at the ninth-largest prize in the game's history.
Gas prices dropped by more than they have all year as after-holiday demand dips
Decreasing oil prices and less demand has caused a sizeable drop in gas prices this week.
Decreasing oil prices and less demand has caused a sizeable drop in gas prices this week.
Why are fast food prices out of control?
FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka is looking into why fast food prices seem to be out of control and leading consumers to consider it a "luxury".
FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka is looking into why fast food prices seem to be out of control and leading consumers to consider it a "luxury".
Fast food considered 'luxury' to consumers due to increase in prices: survey
Nearly 80% of consumers are considering fast food a "luxury" because of a continuous increase in prices, according to a new Lending Tree survey.
Nearly 80% of consumers are considering fast food a "luxury" because of a continuous increase in prices, according to a new Lending Tree survey.
Orange juice makers consider using alternative fruit as prices skyrocket
Orange juice makers are getting squeezed by high prices
Orange juice makers are getting squeezed by high prices
Social Security recipients will get one less payment in June – here's why
Here's why some Social Security recipients will miss a payment in June.
Here's why some Social Security recipients will miss a payment in June.
IRS’ free Direct File program to become permanent, expand to more states
The IRS’ Direct FIle, a free online tool that allows taxpayers to file directly to the agency, will expand starting in the 2025 tax season.
The IRS’ Direct FIle, a free online tool that allows taxpayers to file directly to the agency, will expand starting in the 2025 tax season.
Social Security has a 'billionaire problem,' advocate warns
Social Security benefits will be cut significantly in 2035 without a fix. Here's what advocates say we can do to prevent that.
Social Security benefits will be cut significantly in 2035 without a fix. Here's what advocates say we can do to prevent that.
New construction still popular as most Americans believe it’s a bad time to buy an existing home
New builds increased by 21.2% compared to March of last year, with the South seeing a higher rates of new construction permits.
New builds increased by 21.2% compared to March of last year, with the South seeing a higher rates of new construction permits.
Biden extends time frame to get credit toward student loan forgiveness
Interest rates are up and student loan forgiveness isn't really finalized yet, making for turbulent loan market as we enter into presidential policies.
Interest rates are up and student loan forgiveness isn't really finalized yet, making for turbulent loan market as we enter into presidential policies.