Drivers see a return of the zero percent car loan with longer terms in Q4: report
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
New student loan laws can help borrowers manage better in 2024
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
Homeowners moving across state lines, seeking affordability, find it in certain cities
More households are passing on costly cities, moving to lower-cost areas like Charlotte, Providence and Indianapolis.
Katy, Texas Powerball winner: $1M ticket sold at Cinco Ranch Express
A Powerball ticket sold in Katy at the Cinco Ranch Express on S Mason Road won $1 million.
Self-checkout systems may contribute to store theft
According to the National Retail Federation, businesses suffer over a hundred billion dollars in losses each year due to store theft. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka highlights a new survey suggesting that the widespread use of self-checkout systems may be partially responsible for the increasing issue
Education Department plans inflation fix for new FAFSA
Families must wait longer to see how much student aid they are awarded for the upcoming college spring semester via FAFSA.
Poll: Most Americans feel they pay too much in taxes
A majority of taxpayers feel they pay too much in taxes, with many saying that they receive a poor value in return, according to a new poll.
Most Americans cannot afford a $1K emergency expense
Thirty-five percent of adults surveyed said they'd have to borrow money if they had a $1,000 unexpected expense.
Gen-Z saving money with 'loud budgeting'
Gen-Z is participating in 'loud budgeting' to take a break from their excessive spending. Along with Millenials, they're building an emergency fund.
Gas prices remain stagnant as demand drops: AAA
Although prices are lower than they were last year at this time, they remain steady month over month.
Study: Gen Z, millennials are ‘obsessed’ with idea of being rich
The study found that nearly 60% of millennials said they feel behind financially, likely contributing to feelings of financial inadequacy.
30-year mortgage rate stabilizes in 6.6 percent range, draws buyers back: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.69% for the week ending Jan. 25, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Gray collar careers: What to know
Do you think you need a college degree to earn $100,000? That's not the case.
US fourth quarter GDP beats expectations and recession odds
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 3.3% for the October-through-December period after rising 4.9% in the third quarter of 2023, according to the BEA's advance estimate released Thursday.
Housing is expensive for a record half of American renters, study shows
A new Harvard analysis reveals soaring housing costs put a financial strain on millions of renters, with prices spiking during the pandemic.
Biden cancels another $5 billion in student loan forgiveness – Here's who is impacted
The Biden Administration announced an additional $5 billion in student loan forgiveness that impacts borrowers using the income-driven repayment (IDR) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) plans.
Do you have an emergency fund?
A new study finds that more than half of Americans couldn't pay for an emergency expense. Financial coach and author Charlotte Stallings has some advice for getting back on track.
Here are the US states where you’ll pay less individual income tax in 2024
Several U.S. states are lowering individual income tax rates this year, meaning more financial relief for American taxpayers.
IRS to start simplifying notices to taxpayers this year
The IRS on Tuesday announced that it will redesign and simplify the long and often complicated notices it sends to taxpayers every year.
Social Security is coming for a bigger chunk of your paycheck
The portion of personal income subject to the Social Security tax has increased to $168,600 this year from $160,200 in 2023.