Millions of student loan borrowers still aren't making payments
President Biden ended the student loan payment pause earlier this year.
President Biden ended the student loan payment pause earlier this year.
Americans to spend more on holiday shopping
Holiday spending expected to increase this season than ever before. FOX's Mills Hayes reports from Mall of America.
Holiday spending expected to increase this season than ever before. FOX's Mills Hayes reports from Mall of America.
Gen X advised to ‘stop spending’ due to largest retirement savings wealth gap of any generation
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
Insurance on jewelry
Eyeing jewelry for the holidays? Wondering about insurance or warranties? Get the scoop from consumer reporter Heather Sullivan!
Eyeing jewelry for the holidays? Wondering about insurance or warranties? Get the scoop from consumer reporter Heather Sullivan!
Texas-based developer, lender sued for targeting Hispanic borrowers
The Justice Department and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have jointly filed a lawsuit against Colony Ridge, accusing the company of engaging in an illegal land sales scheme that allegedly targeted tens of thousands of Hispanic borrowers through deceptive practices and predatory loans.
The Justice Department and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have jointly filed a lawsuit against Colony Ridge, accusing the company of engaging in an illegal land sales scheme that allegedly targeted tens of thousands of Hispanic borrowers through deceptive practices and predatory loans.
IRS to waive $1 billion in penalties for millions of taxpayers – here’s who qualifies
Nearly 5 million people, businesses and tax-exempt organizations — most making under $400,000 per year — will be eligible for the relief starting this week, the IRS said.
Nearly 5 million people, businesses and tax-exempt organizations — most making under $400,000 per year — will be eligible for the relief starting this week, the IRS said.
Secure 2.0: optional provisions kick in to help retirement savers with emergencies and student loan debt
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 has several new optional provisions kicking in at the start of 2024, such as emergency savings and student loan matching.
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 has several new optional provisions kicking in at the start of 2024, such as emergency savings and student loan matching.
These are the most affordable cities to buy a home in 2024: Realtor.com
Realtor.com released the top 100 ranking metros for 2024, including affordable markets in the Northeast and Midwest such as Toledo, Ohio, and Rochester, New York, alongside several Southern California markets.
Realtor.com released the top 100 ranking metros for 2024, including affordable markets in the Northeast and Midwest such as Toledo, Ohio, and Rochester, New York, alongside several Southern California markets.
Uplift Harris: Harris County launches new program providing $500 monthly to families for 18 months
The goal of the program is to improve participants’ financial and health outcomes, as well as understanding the impact of direct cash assistance on both individuals and their communities.
The goal of the program is to improve participants’ financial and health outcomes, as well as understanding the impact of direct cash assistance on both individuals and their communities.
Holiday debt hangover poised to be 'particularly nasty' this year, analyst says
While retail sales are strong, an industry economist is warning about about an uptick in usage for buy now, pay later services as consumers battle growing debt obligations.
While retail sales are strong, an industry economist is warning about about an uptick in usage for buy now, pay later services as consumers battle growing debt obligations.
Federal Reserve nears victory over historic inflation, defying predictions of recession
The cost of goods — such as used cars, furniture and appliances — has fallen for six straight months.
The cost of goods — such as used cars, furniture and appliances — has fallen for six straight months.
Costco sold $100 million in gold bars last quarter
CFO Richard Galanti said in September that the gold bars are 'typically gone within a few hours.'
CFO Richard Galanti said in September that the gold bars are 'typically gone within a few hours.'
Interest rates hold, possible cuts in 2024
US financial markets finished the week with the strongest results of the year due to the suggestion interest rates could be cut in the new year. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has a look at how consumers might benefit.
US financial markets finished the week with the strongest results of the year due to the suggestion interest rates could be cut in the new year. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has a look at how consumers might benefit.
Mortgage rates dip below 7 percent as the housing outlook brightens for 2024: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.95% for the week ending Dec. 14, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.95% for the week ending Dec. 14, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Gas prices on downward slide, further price drops likely: AAA
A downward trend in national gas prices persists ahead of holiday travel. Tepid demand and a low cost for oil are bringing drivers relief at the pump, according to AAA.
A downward trend in national gas prices persists ahead of holiday travel. Tepid demand and a low cost for oil are bringing drivers relief at the pump, according to AAA.
Federal Reserve hints at rate cuts, gives financial boost to consumers
U.S. financial markets finished the week with the strongest results of the year, spurred by the Federal Reserve's suggestion that interest rates could be cut in the new year.
U.S. financial markets finished the week with the strongest results of the year, spurred by the Federal Reserve's suggestion that interest rates could be cut in the new year.
Rent prices show biggest decline in more than 3 years, Redfin report says
Redfin says its the biggest annual price drop in rents since 2020.
Redfin says its the biggest annual price drop in rents since 2020.
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged again
United States stocks climbed to a new 2023 high as the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the third straight month showing inflation is slowing down.
United States stocks climbed to a new 2023 high as the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the third straight month showing inflation is slowing down.
Federal Reserve holds key interest rate steady, anticipates three rate cuts next year
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight time.
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight time.
12 percent of retired Americans plan to return to the workforce in 2024: survey
Some 12% of Americans said they planned to work again in the New Year, with 61% citing rising costs as the reason, a recent Resume Builder survey said.
Some 12% of Americans said they planned to work again in the New Year, with 61% citing rising costs as the reason, a recent Resume Builder survey said.