How much money you need to make to afford a median-priced home in Houston?
Buying a home in the U.S. has become an uphill battle; skyrocketing mortgage rates and continually rising home prices make the American dream of homeownership increasingly harder to obtain.
Buying a home in the U.S. has become an uphill battle; skyrocketing mortgage rates and continually rising home prices make the American dream of homeownership increasingly harder to obtain.
Houston budget 'unbalanced' and 'unsustainable', says Greater Houston Partnership
A "sobering" assessment was released on the City of Houston's precarious financial condition, warning our Municipal Government is actually operating in the "red."
A "sobering" assessment was released on the City of Houston's precarious financial condition, warning our Municipal Government is actually operating in the "red."
State of City of Houston's finances
A "sobering" assessment was released on the City of Houston's precarious financial condition. It comes from none other than the Greater Houston Partnership and includes a warning our Municipal Government is actually operating in the "red". FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan us with a breakdown.
A "sobering" assessment was released on the City of Houston's precarious financial condition. It comes from none other than the Greater Houston Partnership and includes a warning our Municipal Government is actually operating in the "red". FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan us with a breakdown.
Beyoncé Renaissance Tour boosted Houston hotels, hospitality sector
Beyoncé's two-night Renaissance World Tour visit to Houston provided a significant boost to local travel and hospitality with revenues increasing more than 40 percent compared to 2022.
Beyoncé's two-night Renaissance World Tour visit to Houston provided a significant boost to local travel and hospitality with revenues increasing more than 40 percent compared to 2022.
Social Security benefits to receive 3.2% pay bump next year: See how much money you could receive
See how much money you could receive from the Social Security COLA bump.
See how much money you could receive from the Social Security COLA bump.
IRS to test free online tax-filing platform in 13 US states
The IRS will test drive a new online free-file tax return platform in 2024, an idea that has generated both support and criticism for years.
The IRS will test drive a new online free-file tax return platform in 2024, an idea that has generated both support and criticism for years.
Young people turn to parents for buying home
More young people are turning to their parents to help buy their first homes. FOX Business Correspondent Gerri Willis has more on how many buyers are getting a loan from their family.
More young people are turning to their parents to help buy their first homes. FOX Business Correspondent Gerri Willis has more on how many buyers are getting a loan from their family.
Survey reveals tipping trends: Who Americans tip most and least?
The dynamics of tipping culture in America have come under the spotlight in a recent survey by The Vacationer.
The dynamics of tipping culture in America have come under the spotlight in a recent survey by The Vacationer.
Latest hacks to trim your laundry expenses
Are your laundry costs piling up? Discover new hacks with consumer reporter Heather Sullivan to cut down on laundry and energy expenses?tune in for savvy tips from the laundry room.
Are your laundry costs piling up? Discover new hacks with consumer reporter Heather Sullivan to cut down on laundry and energy expenses?tune in for savvy tips from the laundry room.
Social Security COLA 2024 may impact your taxes in a big way
The 2024 Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase aligns with early estimates based on inflation figures for the previous three months.
The 2024 Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase aligns with early estimates based on inflation figures for the previous three months.
Biden administration awards $7 Billion to US clean energy hubs to ramp up hydrogen production
The White House calls hydrogen essential to achieving Biden's "vision of a strong, clean energy economy” and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. by 2050.
The White House calls hydrogen essential to achieving Biden's "vision of a strong, clean energy economy” and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. by 2050.
Mortgage rates headed to 8 percent territory if Fed keeps up hike pace: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 7.57% for the week ending Oct. 12, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 7.57% for the week ending Oct. 12, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Changes made in social security checks
Millions of seniors will now get a slight boost in their monthly social security checks but some believe the announcement made on Thursday by the Social Security Administration doesn't go far enough to help with inflation. FOX's Chelsea Torres has more on the story.
Millions of seniors will now get a slight boost in their monthly social security checks but some believe the announcement made on Thursday by the Social Security Administration doesn't go far enough to help with inflation. FOX's Chelsea Torres has more on the story.
US inflation barely declined in September, price increases slow down slightly
Measures of U.S. inflation barely declined in September, evidence that consumer price increases are grinding lower at a gradual pace.
Measures of U.S. inflation barely declined in September, evidence that consumer price increases are grinding lower at a gradual pace.
Jackpot! $1.76B Powerball ticket sold in California
The winning ticket for the second-largest lottery jackpot in American history was purchased in California.
The winning ticket for the second-largest lottery jackpot in American history was purchased in California.
US still feeling effects of 'tip culture' following COVID-19 pandemic, professor says
A Clemson University professor says he attributes this to the pandemic and inflation.
A Clemson University professor says he attributes this to the pandemic and inflation.
Home insurance prices increased nearly 25 percent: Policygenius
Home insurance costs have increased due to natural disasters and inflation pressures. But there are ways to save on homeowners insurance policies.
Home insurance costs have increased due to natural disasters and inflation pressures. But there are ways to save on homeowners insurance policies.
Jobs offering student loan assistance more than double: study
With student loan debt growing to more than $1.7 trillion, employer student loan assistance programs for workers seem to be on the rise, according to Handshake.
With student loan debt growing to more than $1.7 trillion, employer student loan assistance programs for workers seem to be on the rise, according to Handshake.
Housing inventory remains painfully low as shortage persists
The number of homes for sale on the market fell for the fifth straight month in September amid the already severe housing shortage.
The number of homes for sale on the market fell for the fifth straight month in September amid the already severe housing shortage.
Grab or wait? Consumer tips for Amazon Prime deal days
Amazon Prime Deal Days begin today, marking the start of a season of savings as other retailers gear up for early Black Friday sales; consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares insights on what to buy now and what to wait for.
Amazon Prime Deal Days begin today, marking the start of a season of savings as other retailers gear up for early Black Friday sales; consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares insights on what to buy now and what to wait for.