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.
Some student loan borrowers are getting refunds on top of loan forgiveness, here’s who qualifies
Borrowers enrolled in forgiveness programs that have paid for longer than necessary qualify for refunds.
Borrowers enrolled in forgiveness programs that have paid for longer than necessary qualify for refunds.
Three reasons why egg prices are so high ahead of Easter
Egg prices are reaching near-historic highs globally as Easter and Passover approach, reflecting market turbulence driven by disease, high demand, and rising costs for farmers.
Egg prices are reaching near-historic highs globally as Easter and Passover approach, reflecting market turbulence driven by disease, high demand, and rising costs for farmers.
Visa, Mastercard agree to settlement over swipe fees with merchants
The settlement reached between U.S. merchants and Visa and Mastercard could potentially save consumers tens of billions of dollars.
The settlement reached between U.S. merchants and Visa and Mastercard could potentially save consumers tens of billions of dollars.
Home listings are rising, but buyers aren’t buying due to high interest rates
Homeowners are eager to sell, despite make less in profits than they did in 2022.
Homeowners are eager to sell, despite make less in profits than they did in 2022.
Consumers spend more than $1 trillion on interest payments, largely due to increasing credit card debt
Consumers paid over $1 trillion in interest payments, most of which when toward high-interest credit card debt.
Consumers paid over $1 trillion in interest payments, most of which when toward high-interest credit card debt.
The cost of dating in 2024 is stressing people out, survey finds
According to a recent survey from Self Financial, nearly 69% of American adults felt uneasy about the cost of a date.
According to a recent survey from Self Financial, nearly 69% of American adults felt uneasy about the cost of a date.
Gas prices rise as spring season approaches: AAA
Although demand is down, gas prices are still rising due to an increase in oil prices.
Although demand is down, gas prices are still rising due to an increase in oil prices.
IRS has 940,000 unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 that will expire soon
The IRS is warning taxpayers that they may be leaving more than $1 billion on the table.
The IRS is warning taxpayers that they may be leaving more than $1 billion on the table.
Mortgage lending took a huge dip in Q4, but there's hope for spring housing: report
Mortgage lending dropped to a two-year low in the fourth quarter of 2023, but the spring season could reverse this, according to a recent report by ATTOM.
Mortgage lending dropped to a two-year low in the fourth quarter of 2023, but the spring season could reverse this, according to a recent report by ATTOM.
Powerball jackpot hits $800 million, sixth biggest prize in history
Monday's Powerball jackpot is now the sixth largest in game history.
Monday's Powerball jackpot is now the sixth largest in game history.
Gas prices: What's causing increase in cost to fill-up?
Have you noticed an increase in the price to fill up your gas tank recently? An Houston energy analyst explains how the hike could continue.
Have you noticed an increase in the price to fill up your gas tank recently? An Houston energy analyst explains how the hike could continue.
What's driving increase in gas prices?
Drivers have likely noticed an increase in gas prices in recent weeks, adding several dollars to the cost of a fill-up. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has a look at some of the factors causing the price hike.
Drivers have likely noticed an increase in gas prices in recent weeks, adding several dollars to the cost of a fill-up. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has a look at some of the factors causing the price hike.
Best ways to use tax refund
Nearly a third of Americans say they'll use their tax refund for savings, but is that the best use of the money?
Nearly a third of Americans say they'll use their tax refund for savings, but is that the best use of the money?
Mega Millions, Powerball jackpot soar
Wednesday night's Powerball drawing was a flop for anyone who played but that means the jackpot has moved up to the top 10 Powerball prizes of all time. FOX's Chelsea Torres reports on people buying tickets who say they're feeling lucky.
Wednesday night's Powerball drawing was a flop for anyone who played but that means the jackpot has moved up to the top 10 Powerball prizes of all time. FOX's Chelsea Torres reports on people buying tickets who say they're feeling lucky.
Fed said interest rates will be reduced this year, just not now
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced that it would maintain the federal funds rate at a range of 5.25% to 5.5%.
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced that it would maintain the federal funds rate at a range of 5.25% to 5.5%.
FHA raises loan limits for manufactured housing for the first time in 15 years
HUD has raised the loan limits for manufactured housing to align with prices today.
HUD has raised the loan limits for manufactured housing to align with prices today.