Biden doubles down on billionaire tax plan, homebuyer tax credit

President Joe Biden, addressing a crowd in Las Vegas, announced plans to tackle economic inequalities and the housing affordability crisis.

Houston ranked among cities where $250K goes the furthest

To find where high earners retain more of their income, SmartAsset adjusted a $250,000 income for federal, state and local taxes, as well as varying costs of living for 72 of the largest U.S. cities.

Powerball drawing tonight worth estimated $645 million

The new jackpot is the second to surpass $600 million this year after no one won the top prize in this weekend’s drawing.

How to negotiate a lower rent: Tips for saving

While most tenants accept the rental rates they're offered, it is possible to negotiate a lower rent.

Car, home insurance tips after weather damage
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Hail storms damaged many cars and homes in the Houston area on Friday. Lorna Camacho with the Texas Department of Insurance gave information on what to do if your car or home suffers weather damage.

Realtors agree to axe 6% commissions in NAR lawsuit settlement

Real estate commissions could be lowered by 30% under a landmark court settlement: Industry experts say it will bring down home prices nationwide.

Target launches paid membership program
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Target is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program to include a new paid membership option. Here's how it stacks up against other retailers' programs.

Industries that laid off the most workers in January

The new year kicked off with a slew of layoff announcements from major employers across the country. See which workers have been most affected.

More people moved to these US counties in 2023 than anywhere else

The U.S. Census Bureau released data on Thursday showing the top 10 counties in the country with the most population growth in 2023.

US inflation concerns for consumers
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US wholesale prices picked up for February, a sign inflation pressure continues to remain high. FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats breaks down the numbers and how consumers are impacted.

Student loan payments hinder retirement savings – Here's how employers are helping

Americans with student loan payments contribute at a lower rate and have smaller overall balances in their 401(k) accounts, a report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) study said.

Majority of Americans feel frustrated by excessive tipping, leaving less on average: survey

Tipping expectations have "gone too far" for many Americans, citing increasing gratuity requests at self-service kiosks and convenience stores, according to a new survey.

High debt is causing more consumers to live paycheck-to-paycheck

Both high-income and low-income consumers are facing higher levels of debts, causing more people to live paycheck-to-paycheck.

Here's where Americans are being stretched to the limit to buy a home

Homebuyers have seen the cost of buying a home double in the last three years – here's where they paid the most, according to a recent report by the National Association of Realtors.