Gas prices dip as holiday season ends: AAA
The national average for a gallon of gas edged down slightly this week. Pump prices have declined due to weak gas demand and an uptick in supply.
Highest earning zip codes in Houston, according to Stacker
The list is compiled of the highest-earning zip codes in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Paying off credit card debt
Record $1 trillion in holiday credit card debt, and it's the young adults facing late payments. Get smart tips from consumer reporter Heather Sullivan on paying it down
Texas Lottery: Conroe resident claims $3 million scratch ticket prize
According to Texas Lottery, a Conroe resident claimed a $3 million top-prize winning ticket in the 500X Loteria Spectacular scratch ticket game.
College Football Playoff impact on Houston
Washington and Michigan fans are heading to Houston to gear up for the College Football Playoff National Championship game. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle breaks down the economic impact on the city.
Lower gas prices expected in 2024 and weather, geopolitics could play role
Analysts said growing oil production in the U.S., as well as greater inventories, could lead to prices falling by at least 15 cents through the year.
Only half of U.S. credit card consumers believe they can pay off their December balance in full, survey finds
As we kick off 2024, a recent LendingTree survey reveals cardholders are dreading the reality of paying their monthly statement balance.
'We’ll split it': Virginia brothers fulfill lifelong pact, share $230,000 lottery win
Two brothers in Virginia have kept their lifelong pact and decided to split a lottery win equally.
Homeowners insurance rates on the rise, mainly due to increase in natural disasters
Homeowners insurance rates on the rise across the country, with climate change being a contributing factor.
FAFSA: What to know about changes to this year's application for student aid
A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis. Here's how it works and some of the key changes.
Here's how you can make your 2024 financial goals a reality
Higher living costs are why Americans think it will be more challenging to meet financial goals next year, but many are taking steps to make sure they don't miss the mark, a recent survey said.
These are the 5 states with the highest and lowest student loan debt balances
The most populated states in the country tend to have the highest student loan balances, while the least populated tend to have the lowest balances.
RXBAR offers cash reward for customers willing to move their couch for New Year's challenge
RXBAR says the contest winner can also get a year's supply of protein bars.
Powerball: Winning $842M jackpot ticket sold in Michigan
The winning ticket as part of the Powerball's $842 million jackpot was sold in Michigan, according to lottery officials.
Utah 9-year-old starting to save money early
Saving money is probably a New Year's resolution for a lot of people and one young girl is getting a head start on her savings. FOX's John Franci has the story on one young girl in Utah whose saving money through chores.
What to know about returning your gifts
Holiday returns are causing a $173 billion headache for companies as businesses grapple with discounted products, added return fees, and shorter return windows. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan explores how these changes impact both consumers and businesses.
US national debt nears $34 trillion; majority of voters say economy is in bad shape
The U.S. government’s total debt was fast approaching $34 trillion as of Friday afternoon, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Treasury.
Powerball jackpot: New year kicks off with $810 million prize on the line
The prize is now the fifth-largest Powerball jackpot and 10th-largest U.S. lottery jackpot.
What is ‘lifestyle inflation’? Financial advisor explains ways to avoid it
In uncertain economic times, earning more money is a benefit, but if you aren't tracking your spending, it's easy to fall into a financial hole, and an expert weighs in on what you can do.
U.S. Bank sending nearly $6 million to consumers for freezing access to unemployment benefits during COVID-19
U.S. Bank allegedly froze thousands of accounts of unemployed workers during the pandemic, and they didn’t create a simple way for them to retrieve access to their accounts.