Survey: Gen Z, millennial couples say it's too expensive to get married
More Gen Z and millennials are saying “I do…not."
Cyber attacks disrupt hospitals nationwide
Rising hospital cyber attacks, exemplified by recent cases in Texas, have prompted cybersecurity experts to urge patients to safeguard their insurance and financial information.
Here's how much workers are demanding to start a new job
The lowest wage that American workers are willing to take in order to accept a new job has hit a record high this year, survey results show.
Gen Xers face alarming retirement shortfall, study says
The typical Gen X household has saved less than what is needed to finance a secure retirement, according to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Savings.
Options for new cars under $20,000 limited to a single choice
Just five years ago, a price-conscious auto shopper in the United States could choose from among a dozen new small cars selling for under $20,000. Now, there’s just one.
How to prepare your home for a flood
Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan discusses the importance of preparing for possible storms, including advice from a water restoration expert on safeguarding homes from flooding amid increasing tropical activity.
Looming UAW strike could cost US economy more than $5B in just 10 days
If the United Auto Workers decides to strike against the "Big Three" Detroit automakers when the current contract expires next month, it could cost the U.S. economy more than $5 billion.
Americans burning through excess savings from the pandemic, SF Fed study says
Americans are burning through the excess savings they accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a big burst of stimulus money from the federal government and limited spending.
Gas prices fire up as summer draws to a close: AAA
The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? 15-year terms at 6.25 percent | August 18, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 18, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
How to save money when traveling
Heather Sullivan breaks down how you can save money when traveling.
Biden forges ahead with new student loan forgiveness repayment plan after clearing legal hurdle
President Joe Biden can move ahead with a new income-driven repayment plan that will forgive as much as $39 billion of student loans after a judge dismissed a legal challenge to the plan earlier this week.
How to make your home more energy efficient
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Going to college? What you need to know about student loans
If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.
Sullivan's Smart Sense: Student loan payments resume soon
Heather Sullivan talks with a student loan expert about preparing for payments, changes to repayment and forgiveness plans, and changes to loan servicers.
Energy efficient home repairs
With over a century of history, 79-year-old Shirley Adams has called this home for 45 years, and now, a partnership between CenterPoint and Vision Galveston aims to revive it from drafty conditions while our consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares energy-saving home repair tips.
What has 'Inflation Reduction Act' done?
This week marks one year since the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law. Edward Lawrence with FOX Business looks at what the biggest piece of legislation from the Biden Administration has done.
Efficient fuel savings: Tips for smarter pump spending
Here's practical advice for fuel cost savings from AARP's annual tips, focused on optimizing your gas expenses.
Inflation forcing Americans to spend $709 more per month than 2 years ago: economist
Inflation has created financial pressures for most U.S. households and forced them to pay more for daily necessities like food and rent.
The four US cities facing the biggest housing shortages
Prospective homebuyers across the U.S. are facing a chronic shortage of available houses, but the scarcity is worse in some parts of the country, according to new Bank of America research.