Capital One - Discover merger: What we know and how it impacts you
Capital One's acquisition of Discover for $35.3 billion will have a major impact on consumer and financial services once the deal is finalized. Here's what you need to know.
Capital One's acquisition of Discover for $35.3 billion will have a major impact on consumer and financial services once the deal is finalized. Here's what you need to know.
Capital One to purchase Discover Financial for $35 billion
Capital One Financial is buying Discover Financial Services for $35 billion, in a deal that would bring together two of the nation’s biggest lenders and credit card issuers.
Capital One Financial is buying Discover Financial Services for $35 billion, in a deal that would bring together two of the nation’s biggest lenders and credit card issuers.
Sienna Sauce pulled: Houston teen entrepreneur getting support after Target stores plan to stop selling sauce
Young entrepreneur Tyla-Simone Crayton, founder of Sienna Sauce, faces a setback as Target discontinues their product, prompting a community-wide rally to support and keep the local brand thriving in Houston.
Young entrepreneur Tyla-Simone Crayton, founder of Sienna Sauce, faces a setback as Target discontinues their product, prompting a community-wide rally to support and keep the local brand thriving in Houston.
Solar-powered cars speeding towards production
Solar-powered cars hitting American roads soon. A California company plans to start production later this year. Get ready for a greener ride!
Solar-powered cars hitting American roads soon. A California company plans to start production later this year. Get ready for a greener ride!
Top 25 cities for Black women financial opportunities: Pearland, Missouri City listed
A recent study has found 25 of the best cities in the U.S. for Black women to find financial opportunities and Houston suburbs have made the cut.
A recent study has found 25 of the best cities in the U.S. for Black women to find financial opportunities and Houston suburbs have made the cut.
Former President Trump gets more than $350M fine
A New York judge ruled former President Donald Trump to pay more than $350 million in fines in what was ruled a years-long scheme to use financial statements that inflated Trump's wealth. FOX's Caroline Shively reports on the case and how his two oldest sons were found liable as well.
A New York judge ruled former President Donald Trump to pay more than $350 million in fines in what was ruled a years-long scheme to use financial statements that inflated Trump's wealth. FOX's Caroline Shively reports on the case and how his two oldest sons were found liable as well.
Mortgage interest rates jumped up this week, along with prices: Freddie Mac
Mortgage interest rates for 30-year mortgages rose to 6.77% this week, up from 6.64% last week.
Mortgage interest rates for 30-year mortgages rose to 6.77% this week, up from 6.64% last week.
Gas prices jolted up by 12 cents as Indiana oil refinery remains closed: AAA
A shutdown oil refinery has led to a large increase in gas prices across the country.
A shutdown oil refinery has led to a large increase in gas prices across the country.
US Department of Education supports colleges and students amid FAFSA delays
The U.S. Department of Education is stepping in to support colleges in sending out financial aid awards sooner to students after an inflation fix to the new FAFSA form delayed the timeline.
The U.S. Department of Education is stepping in to support colleges in sending out financial aid awards sooner to students after an inflation fix to the new FAFSA form delayed the timeline.
Homebuyers feel good about where mortgage rates are headed: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae survey said that homebuyers feel better about mortgage rates but still don't think now is a good time to buy a home.
Fannie Mae survey said that homebuyers feel better about mortgage rates but still don't think now is a good time to buy a home.
Tax refunds are smaller so far this year, IRS says
As of Feb. 2, the average tax refund check is about 29% lower than last year.
As of Feb. 2, the average tax refund check is about 29% lower than last year.
Inflation rises higher than expected, further obscuring the timeline on the Fed's interest rate cuts
Inflation slowed from December to January, but remained above the sub-3% growth economists had expected, according to the Consumer Price Index.
Inflation slowed from December to January, but remained above the sub-3% growth economists had expected, according to the Consumer Price Index.
Nearly 89 percent of U.S. homeowners with mortgages have interest rate below 6 percent: Redfin
Over 88% of home loan borrowers have mortgage rates below 6% or 5%, leaving current rates still on the high end.
Over 88% of home loan borrowers have mortgage rates below 6% or 5%, leaving current rates still on the high end.
Consumers bought more secondhand items in 2023, but major purchases are back for 2024
Consumers were thrifty with their spending in 2023, but major purchases like homes and vehicles are expected to rise in 2024.
Consumers were thrifty with their spending in 2023, but major purchases like homes and vehicles are expected to rise in 2024.
Financial infidelity? Over 40% of US adults say they've kept money secrets
Would you consider it cheating if your romantic partner hid a debt, a credit card or other financial secret from you? Over 40% of US adults admitted to keeping money secrets.
Would you consider it cheating if your romantic partner hid a debt, a credit card or other financial secret from you? Over 40% of US adults admitted to keeping money secrets.
Tax season: Bigger paycheck or tax refund better?
Millions of Americans eagerly await their refund check every tax season and while it can be a big payday, some experts say a huge check isn't always a good thing. Mark Steber, the Chief Tax Information Officer at Jackson Hewitt explains.
Millions of Americans eagerly await their refund check every tax season and while it can be a big payday, some experts say a huge check isn't always a good thing. Mark Steber, the Chief Tax Information Officer at Jackson Hewitt explains.
Dating app requires users to have credit score of 675 or above to join
The dating app is only "for people with good credit," the company says. Users can't see others' scores, but the information is used to qualify a potential user for the app.
The dating app is only "for people with good credit," the company says. Users can't see others' scores, but the information is used to qualify a potential user for the app.
Inflation pushes household spending
Financial markets had a significant selloff after the government reported January inflation was higher than expected. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says for customers, the news is something many already know.
Financial markets had a significant selloff after the government reported January inflation was higher than expected. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says for customers, the news is something many already know.
Millennials are desperate to buy a home, most willing to pay a mortgage rate above 7 percent: survey
Affordability challenges aside, 78% of millennial respondents in a recent Real Estate Witch survey still believe in the dream of homeownership.
Affordability challenges aside, 78% of millennial respondents in a recent Real Estate Witch survey still believe in the dream of homeownership.
2024 tax season: Filing jointly vs. separately
Married couples have some big decisions to make this tax season, whether to file together or decide to file separately. Rebekah Howard, owner of Howard Certified Public Accountants breaks down the pros and cons of each.
Married couples have some big decisions to make this tax season, whether to file together or decide to file separately. Rebekah Howard, owner of Howard Certified Public Accountants breaks down the pros and cons of each.