Social Security Administration announces new measures to deal with overpayments
Major changes to how the Social Security Administration handles overpayments were announced recently
Major changes to how the Social Security Administration handles overpayments were announced recently
Uplift Harris recipients shares impact of funds
Nearly 2,000 recipients who have low income were chosen to receive $500 monthly through the Uplift Harris program and FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke with a few of them about how they hope the funds will aid their lives.
Nearly 2,000 recipients who have low income were chosen to receive $500 monthly through the Uplift Harris program and FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke with a few of them about how they hope the funds will aid their lives.
Republican states file suit to stop Biden's SAVE student loan repayment plan
The Kansas-led lawsuit seeks to halt the SAVE plan immediately, arguing that the U.S. Department of Education has no authority to alter student loan repayment plans, essentially canceling more than $156 million in student loan debt.
The Kansas-led lawsuit seeks to halt the SAVE plan immediately, arguing that the U.S. Department of Education has no authority to alter student loan repayment plans, essentially canceling more than $156 million in student loan debt.
Tesla Cybertruck: Exploring the rental experience
Is the future here? If you’ve seen the Tesla Cybertruck you may think that is the case. The highly sought-after vehicle is hard to get your hands on, and the price tag seems to continue to grow.
Is the future here? If you’ve seen the Tesla Cybertruck you may think that is the case. The highly sought-after vehicle is hard to get your hands on, and the price tag seems to continue to grow.
Forbes’ billionaires list 2024: More of them than ever, and US has the most
Forbes’ billionaires list 2024 includes several famous faces from the United States.
Forbes’ billionaires list 2024 includes several famous faces from the United States.
Retirement savings 'magic number' surges to new high for Americans
The "magic number" that Americans believe they need to retire comfortably has jumped to an all-time high, according to a new study by Northwestern Mutual.
The "magic number" that Americans believe they need to retire comfortably has jumped to an all-time high, according to a new study by Northwestern Mutual.
$20 minimum wage goes into effect for California fast food workers
California passed legislation last fall that will require a $20 per hour minimum wage at most restaurants.
California passed legislation last fall that will require a $20 per hour minimum wage at most restaurants.
The 5 cheapest and 5 priciest states to buy a home in 2024, according to study
Aspiring homeowners need to earn a six-figure salary to afford a typical home in 22 states in 2024, according to a new analysis by Bankrate.
Aspiring homeowners need to earn a six-figure salary to afford a typical home in 22 states in 2024, according to a new analysis by Bankrate.
Houston home prices: Cities with fastest-growing prices in metro area
A list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area.
A list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area.
$40 billion of COVID-19 aid unlocked to build affordable housing
Treasury is relaxing access to COVID-19 aid to build affordable housing and expand eligibility for homes.
Treasury is relaxing access to COVID-19 aid to build affordable housing and expand eligibility for homes.
With taxes due in 2 weeks, here's how to file a tax extension
The deadline to file your taxes is April 15, but if you don’t know if you’ll be ready in time, these are the steps to file a tax extension.
The deadline to file your taxes is April 15, but if you don’t know if you’ll be ready in time, these are the steps to file a tax extension.
Final fourth quarter GDP revised upwards as consumer spending rises
The final estimate for real gross domestic product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2023 was revised upwards, showing that the U.S. economy grew.
The final estimate for real gross domestic product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2023 was revised upwards, showing that the U.S. economy grew.
High homeowners insurance rates scaring away Florida homebuyers, other states face the same issue
Florida has the highest homeowners insurance rates in the country, closely followed by Oklahoma, Mississippi and Texas.
Florida has the highest homeowners insurance rates in the country, closely followed by Oklahoma, Mississippi and Texas.
More Americans using 401(k)to fight inflation
More Americans are tapping into their 401(k) to get by financially.
More Americans are tapping into their 401(k) to get by financially.
Why are food prices so high despite inflation falling?
Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.
Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.
January home prices show steady annual gain, but month-to-month comparison tells another tale: Case-Shiller
Home prices nationwide now stand 6% above their level this time last year and up from a 5.6% rise last month, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report.
Home prices nationwide now stand 6% above their level this time last year and up from a 5.6% rise last month, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report.
US students want financial planning and other life skills education, survey finds
Nearly 1 in 5 recent U.S. graduates said they are the least confident in handling automotive maintenance, such as changing a tire or their oil, according to the survey.
Nearly 1 in 5 recent U.S. graduates said they are the least confident in handling automotive maintenance, such as changing a tire or their oil, according to the survey.
401(k) hardship withdrawals increase as inflation stays high
A record number of Americans are dipping into their retirement savings accounts for financial emergencies amid ongoing high inflation.
A record number of Americans are dipping into their retirement savings accounts for financial emergencies amid ongoing high inflation.
How inflation of 10 items in Houston compares to the rest of the US
The past two years of inflation have hit home for all Americans, but it hasn't hit the same everywhere. In Houston, annual inflation was 3.5% in February, compared to 3.2% nationally.
The past two years of inflation have hit home for all Americans, but it hasn't hit the same everywhere. In Houston, annual inflation was 3.5% in February, compared to 3.2% nationally.
Biden cancels another $6 billion in student loans, this time for public service workers
Workers like nurses and teachers are getting forgiveness through fixes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Workers like nurses and teachers are getting forgiveness through fixes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.