Retirement savings are getting sucked up in a financial vortex: Goldman Sachs
U.S. workers have upped their retirement savings, but competing spending continues to challenge most from reaching their goals, a recent Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) retirement report said.
U.S. workers have upped their retirement savings, but competing spending continues to challenge most from reaching their goals, a recent Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) retirement report said.
Gas prices’ steady decline might gain momentum as holidays approach: AAA
Nationwide gas prices continue to fall as demand likely remains flat. The steady decline could accelerate following recent drops in the price of oil, according to AAA.
Nationwide gas prices continue to fall as demand likely remains flat. The steady decline could accelerate following recent drops in the price of oil, according to AAA.
IRS sets new tax brackets, standard deduction for 2024
The IRS makes such adjustments annually, but in times of inflation, the increases are more significant and impactful for taxpayers.
The IRS makes such adjustments annually, but in times of inflation, the increases are more significant and impactful for taxpayers.
Google's AI Aims to Simplify Holiday Shopping
Google's AI technology is here to streamline your holiday shopping and potentially cut down your expenses; learn how to make the most of it with expert insights.
Google's AI technology is here to streamline your holiday shopping and potentially cut down your expenses; learn how to make the most of it with expert insights.
Google's AI unveils faster, cheaper holiday buying
Spend less time and save more on holiday shopping with Google's new AI solution ? our consumer reporter, Heather Sullivan, has all the details.
Spend less time and save more on holiday shopping with Google's new AI solution ? our consumer reporter, Heather Sullivan, has all the details.
Dollar & Sense: Wealthy friend dumping
FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares way to cut costs and make smart money moves.
FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares way to cut costs and make smart money moves.
Cutting home internet costs
More than 70% of families that qualify for a big discount on home internet services aren't taking advantage of it. Meanwhile, new technology is bringing new ways for families to save.
More than 70% of families that qualify for a big discount on home internet services aren't taking advantage of it. Meanwhile, new technology is bringing new ways for families to save.
Back-to-office mandates are pushing some Americans to sell homes at a loss
Back-to-office mandates are pushing many home sellers to close quickly, Redfin reported. This could open up the market to many homebuyers amid low housing availability and high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.
Back-to-office mandates are pushing many home sellers to close quickly, Redfin reported. This could open up the market to many homebuyers amid low housing availability and high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.
Issue that caused deposit delays for some Bank of America customers, resolved, Fed says
Bank of America said account information remained secure and balances would be updated as soon as the deposits were received.
Bank of America said account information remained secure and balances would be updated as soon as the deposits were received.
Report: You would need to earn six figures to afford a median-priced home in the US
The Associated Press reported that home sales continue to decline but prices continue to climb.
The Associated Press reported that home sales continue to decline but prices continue to climb.
Texas gas prices hit record low, now the lowest in the U.S. under $3
Houston drivers can now expect substantial savings at the pump as the statewide gas price average in Texas has fallen below $3 per gallon, according to a recent report.
Houston drivers can now expect substantial savings at the pump as the statewide gas price average in Texas has fallen below $3 per gallon, according to a recent report.
U.S. jury finds realtors liable for inflating commissions
The National Association of Realtors and major brokerages face a federal jury decision that could lead to lower realtor commissions and potential seller refunds. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan breaks down the implications for homeowners.
The National Association of Realtors and major brokerages face a federal jury decision that could lead to lower realtor commissions and potential seller refunds. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan breaks down the implications for homeowners.
Fed leaves rates unchanged, open to possible future hike
The Federal Reserve kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged for a second straight time but left the door open to further rate hikes if inflation pressures should accelerate in the months ahea
The Federal Reserve kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged for a second straight time but left the door open to further rate hikes if inflation pressures should accelerate in the months ahea
UPS hiring event in Houston: UPS Brown Friday for seasonal worker jobs nationwide
UPS is looking to fill 60,000 seasonal positions for the holidays during a national hiring event this week.
UPS is looking to fill 60,000 seasonal positions for the holidays during a national hiring event this week.
Education Department punishes student loan servicer for error that made 800,000 borrowers delinquent
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
Walmart's holiday plans aim to counter inflation
As the holiday season approaches, Walmart is gearing up to provide customers with holiday deals, aiming to help them navigate rising inflation.
As the holiday season approaches, Walmart is gearing up to provide customers with holiday deals, aiming to help them navigate rising inflation.
A quarter of student loan borrowers said they'd boycott repayment
25% of Americans said they’ll boycott student loan payments after the pause. But defaulting on student loans can be severe even with Biden’s student loan safety net programs.
25% of Americans said they’ll boycott student loan payments after the pause. But defaulting on student loans can be severe even with Biden’s student loan safety net programs.
Houston's new apartment construction hotspots by zip codes
If you've noticed a surge in new apartments in your Houston neighborhood, you might reside in one of the hottest zip codes for apartment construction.
If you've noticed a surge in new apartments in your Houston neighborhood, you might reside in one of the hottest zip codes for apartment construction.
Saving money making easy lunches for work
How often do you go out for lunch? FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on packing a lunch that you will actually want to eat and that will also save you some time and money.
How often do you go out for lunch? FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on packing a lunch that you will actually want to eat and that will also save you some time and money.
Success of UAW strike shows growing leverage for labor
Following the recent agreements between autoworkers and the big 3 automakers, the strike shows a growing list of labor success and grievances.
Following the recent agreements between autoworkers and the big 3 automakers, the strike shows a growing list of labor success and grievances.



















