Houston Mega Millions winner: Resident claims $3 million prize for June 16 drawing
A Houston resident won $3 million in the June 16 Mega Millions drawing with a Quick Pick ticket sold at a Mi Tienda store.
States weigh charging by the mile as fuel taxes plummet
States have relied on gas taxes for more than a century to maintain the nation's roads
Intense heatwave benefitting Houston's solar energy customers
For many of the solar energy customers, the sunshine is paying to keep their lights and air conditioning on.
Fourth of July 2023: How Texans could experience travel delays
The U.S. Department of Transportation warns of possible flight delays due to wireless carriers' boosting 5G signals.
Intense heatwave benefitting solar energy customers
The sunny weather has actually been a great benefit for some of our neighbors. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says a lot of people who invested in solar energy are feeling pretty smart right now.
Fourth of July 2023: Record-breaking travelers, 5G deadline could mean holiday flight delays
The U.S. Department of Transportation warns of possible flight delays due to wireless carriers' boosting 5G signals.
Biden vows to bring high-speed internet access to all Americans by 2030
President Joe Biden says high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but rather an “absolute necessity."
Texas named one of the most at-risk states for investment fraud: study
A recent study shows Texans lost about $235 million due to investment fraud in 2022.
Skyrocketing car insurance costs push some drivers to forgo coverage
Drivers paid more for insurance in 2023 than they did the year before and many are considering doing without, according to a recent Policygenius survey.
Today's lowest mortgage rate? 10-year terms at 5.625 percent | June 20, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 20, 2023, which are mixed from Friday.
Consumers are at their tipping point
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato joins the conversation to share some tips about tipping.
76-year-old now homeless after being scammed out of $800k life-savings
A King County man went from having $800,000 in his bank account to being homeless in just a few days due to a scam, family and investigators said.
Repair Caf? offering free repairs in Houston
Do you have a broken microwave of appliance you need to get fixed? It can be costly, but FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on how you can get it fixed for free.
Powell expects more Fed rate hikes because of persistently high inflation
Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates at least once more this year because of persistently high inflation in the economy’s service sector and the surprisingly tight job market.
Hidden secret about Section 8 Housing Vouchers
Section 8 Housing Vouchers are designed to help low-income recipients pay the rent. However, it?s a little-known secret that they can be used to buy a home as well. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some ?Smart Sense? on how it works.
Used car prices soar as demand for limited inventory grows, report says
Used car prices have softened recently but remain significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent Edmunds report.
Home prices increased 70 percent more than rent costs: study
Home prices have exceeded what Americans pay for rent in most major cities, according to one report. But, there are still places where you can save by purchasing a home. Here’s what you need to know.
Student loan repayments could slam big-name retailers this fall
Target and Nordstrom, especially, face a potential big hit when student loan payments resume this fall.
Do you think you’re rich? Here’s what Americans say
What do you think is the dollar amount that most Americans said it takes to be considered wealthy?
Disney CFO leaves after tense relations with execs
The Walt Disney Company announced Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy is stepping down and will take a medical leave of absence.