Rare $500 banknote from 1934 set for auction

A rare $500 banknote from 1934 will be auctioned on Wednesday by England-based Hanson’s Auctioneers.

What do voters really care about and which candidate is most concerned about economic well-being?

A Monmouth National Survey of top concerns determined voters are intently focused on their financial well-being listing inflation, the economy, everyday bills, housing expense, health care costs and job security as top concerns.

Nationwide cancels pet insurance policies
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Pet owners are upset over Nationwide dropping coverage, worried about care gaps and preexisting conditions.

Third Ward citizens uncover millions in corruption
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The Third Ward community is credited with coming forward to help uncover public corruption of more than $8 million and it impacted their own neighborhood. FOX 26's Greg Groogan reports on the incident and how residents were affected.

More than 1 in 4 US adults have no emergency savings, survey finds

With the soaring cost of living, putting money aside when you need it the most is becoming increasingly challenging for some Americans, based on a recent survey.

Surrogacy escrow accounts missing money
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More families are demanding answers from a Houston woman they say has tens of thousands of dollars from them, meant to be held in a special account for surrogacy. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia reports after hearing from more people who were impacted.

Mortgage rates on the decline while applications rise: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.95% for the week ending June 13, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

If you owe the IRS estimated taxes, Monday is the deadline

Monday, June 17 is an IRS tax deadline. Here’s what to know about second-quarter estimated payments due for some American taxpayers.

States with the best and worst tippers in 2024

Overall, tips remained generally flat compared to the same time last year. Here's why that's good news for restaurant workers.

Disney trips lead to debt for almost 50% of parents with young children, study finds

The trip of a lifetime to a Disney theme park has turned into a financial nightmare for many U.S. parents, especially those with young kids, according to a new study.

FAFSA glitch creating nightmare says Houston mom
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Only on FOX, a Houston mom is dependent on federal student aid to get her son through college but a computer glitch is giving the family FAFSA nightmares. FOX 26's Randy Wallace spoke with the mother in an exclusive interview.

50 percent of Americans saving for college don't know about a 529 savings plan: survey

Despite the many advantages 529 savings plans provide, many Americans are not using them as part of the education saving strategy, a recent Edward Jones survey said.

Buy now, pay later products to be treated like credit cards, CFPB says

BNPL lenders must now follow the federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z rules that apply to credit cards, the CFPB said.

Houston firefighter $650M back pay plan approved
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After eight years of struggle, Houston firefighters are a major step closer to receiving $650 million in overdue back pay. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan explains what unfolded in City Hall.

Fed holds interest rates steady, projects just one cut this year

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady for the seventh straight time and scaled back the outlook for rate reductions later this year as high inflation lingers.