Collecting on back pay: Are you owed unpaid wages?
Houston workers rejoice as the U.S. Labor Department recovers $460,000 in back wages from a supermarket. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan explains how you can collect your owed pay.
Houston workers rejoice as the U.S. Labor Department recovers $460,000 in back wages from a supermarket. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan explains how you can collect your owed pay.
Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the medical debt relief should go into effect by June.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the medical debt relief should go into effect by June.
U.S. heads toward slow recovery with 353,000 jobs added in January
Employment grew by 353,000 in January while unemployment stayed at 3.7%.
Employment grew by 353,000 in January while unemployment stayed at 3.7%.
Borrowers meet challenges as student loans resume and servicers struggle to handle new payments
The Biden-Harris administration is withholding payments from services characterized by long wait times and inaccurate loan bills.
The Biden-Harris administration is withholding payments from services characterized by long wait times and inaccurate loan bills.
$8 million in unpaid wages waiting to be claimed by Texas workers
The clock is ticking for thousands of Texans to claim $8 million in unpaid wages. Here's how you can find out if you are on the list.
The clock is ticking for thousands of Texans to claim $8 million in unpaid wages. Here's how you can find out if you are on the list.
House approves Child Tax Credit expansion; here's what that means for you
The Child Tax Credit, in part, would boost the amount of credit as a tax refund, providing financial relief to millions of families.
The Child Tax Credit, in part, would boost the amount of credit as a tax refund, providing financial relief to millions of families.
Fed holds steady on interest rates, but outlook on when cuts will come remains cloudy
The Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5% at its January meeting on Wednesday.
The Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5% at its January meeting on Wednesday.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
Many consumers carrying a credit balance know it's a bad idea: survey
Americans know better than to carry a balance, but many struggle with growing credit card debt, a recent survey said.
Americans know better than to carry a balance, but many struggle with growing credit card debt, a recent survey said.
Home prices in some cities trended down in November: Case-Shiller
Home prices were generally on the rise in 2023, but declined slightly in November.
Home prices were generally on the rise in 2023, but declined slightly in November.
Colleges won't get FAFSA data until March
Students will now have to wait longer for financial aid.
Students will now have to wait longer for financial aid.
Houston family receives $21,000 water bill, family afraid to use water in own home
One Houston family has more questions than answers after receiving a $21,000 water bill from the city.
One Houston family has more questions than answers after receiving a $21,000 water bill from the city.
Drivers see a return of the zero percent car loan with longer terms in Q4: report
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
New student loan laws can help borrowers manage better in 2024
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
Homeowners moving across state lines, seeking affordability, find it in certain cities
More households are passing on costly cities, moving to lower-cost areas like Charlotte, Providence and Indianapolis.
More households are passing on costly cities, moving to lower-cost areas like Charlotte, Providence and Indianapolis.
Katy, Texas Powerball winner: $1M ticket sold at Cinco Ranch Express
A Powerball ticket sold in Katy at the Cinco Ranch Express on S Mason Road won $1 million.
A Powerball ticket sold in Katy at the Cinco Ranch Express on S Mason Road won $1 million.
Self-checkout systems may contribute to store theft
According to the National Retail Federation, businesses suffer over a hundred billion dollars in losses each year due to store theft. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka highlights a new survey suggesting that the widespread use of self-checkout systems may be partially responsible for the increasing issue
According to the National Retail Federation, businesses suffer over a hundred billion dollars in losses each year due to store theft. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka highlights a new survey suggesting that the widespread use of self-checkout systems may be partially responsible for the increasing issue
Education Department plans inflation fix for new FAFSA
Families must wait longer to see how much student aid they are awarded for the upcoming college spring semester via FAFSA.
Families must wait longer to see how much student aid they are awarded for the upcoming college spring semester via FAFSA.
Poll: Most Americans feel they pay too much in taxes
A majority of taxpayers feel they pay too much in taxes, with many saying that they receive a poor value in return, according to a new poll.
A majority of taxpayers feel they pay too much in taxes, with many saying that they receive a poor value in return, according to a new poll.
Most Americans cannot afford a $1K emergency expense
Thirty-five percent of adults surveyed said they'd have to borrow money if they had a $1,000 unexpected expense.
Thirty-five percent of adults surveyed said they'd have to borrow money if they had a $1,000 unexpected expense.