US inflation slows, companies sticking with high prices for products
Inflation continues to slow from a one-time high of more than 9%, but a lot of consumers are still finding prices are stubbornly high because many of the companies we buy from like it that way.
Inflation continues to slow from a one-time high of more than 9%, but a lot of consumers are still finding prices are stubbornly high because many of the companies we buy from like it that way.
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level since last spring: Freddie Mac
With home prices and interest rates falling, the housing market is becoming slightly more affordable this year.
With home prices and interest rates falling, the housing market is becoming slightly more affordable this year.
Gas prices climb higher as arctic winter weather impacts production: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased by two cents from last week to $3.09, according to AAA.
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased by two cents from last week to $3.09, according to AAA.
Biden just shortened the timeline to student loan forgiveness for these borrowers
Borrowers already enrolled in SAVE who initially took out $12,000 or less for college may have their loans forgiven soon.
Borrowers already enrolled in SAVE who initially took out $12,000 or less for college may have their loans forgiven soon.
Sugar Land man attempted fraud of $520K, to convert to Bitcoin
Xiaofei Chen was sentenced to prison for aggravated identity theft in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain money.
Xiaofei Chen was sentenced to prison for aggravated identity theft in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain money.
Klein ISD offering free tax prep assistance for taxpayers
Several Klein ISD students have been certified to act as tax preparers through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and will be available to help local taxpayers.
Several Klein ISD students have been certified to act as tax preparers through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and will be available to help local taxpayers.
Just over 15 percent of home listings were considered affordable in 2023: Redfin
Just 15.5% of homes are considered affordable for everyday homebuyers, the lowest share on record.
Just 15.5% of homes are considered affordable for everyday homebuyers, the lowest share on record.
Home buyers struggle in 2023, but homeownership rate could rise in 2024
Housing inventory was low in 2023, but homeownership stayed steady at 66%. The rate could see an increase in 2024.
Housing inventory was low in 2023, but homeownership stayed steady at 66%. The rate could see an increase in 2024.
73 percent of Americans still haven’t bounced back financially from the COVID-19 pandemic
Americans struggle to meet basic costs, with 73% reporting they haven't yet recovered financially from the fallout of COVID-19.
Americans struggle to meet basic costs, with 73% reporting they haven't yet recovered financially from the fallout of COVID-19.
IRS waiving $1 billion in penalty taxes, will kick off 2024 tax season on Jan. 29
The 2024 tax season gets officially underway at the end of January and some taxpayers could see tax penalties waived, the IRS said.
The 2024 tax season gets officially underway at the end of January and some taxpayers could see tax penalties waived, the IRS said.
The world could get its first trillionaire within 10 years
By contrast, Oxfam says nearly 5 billion people have been made poorer since the pandemic, with many of the world's developing nations unable to provide the financial support that richer nations could during lockdowns.
By contrast, Oxfam says nearly 5 billion people have been made poorer since the pandemic, with many of the world's developing nations unable to provide the financial support that richer nations could during lockdowns.
Major bank announces elimination of 20,000 jobs after losses
Citigroup announced a net loss of $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter.
Citigroup announced a net loss of $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter.
Ivy League tax-exemption status investigation
The House Ways and Means Committee is investigating several Ivy League schools accused of allowing anti-semitism on campus. FOX's Alexis McAdams has the story.
The House Ways and Means Committee is investigating several Ivy League schools accused of allowing anti-semitism on campus. FOX's Alexis McAdams has the story.
Houston ISD facing pay discrimination lawsuit
The Houston ISD is being taken to court after the district was accused of pay discrimination against certain women. FOX 26's Damali Keith takes a closer look at the lawsuit.
The Houston ISD is being taken to court after the district was accused of pay discrimination against certain women. FOX 26's Damali Keith takes a closer look at the lawsuit.
Houston ISD accused of paying women lower wages than men: lawsuit
The Houston Independent School District is being taken to court after they were accused of discriminating against certain women by paying them less.
The Houston Independent School District is being taken to court after they were accused of discriminating against certain women by paying them less.
Gas prices stay low at the start of the new year: AAA
Gas prices fell slightly at the start of 2024 even as insurance premiums continue to rise.
Gas prices fell slightly at the start of 2024 even as insurance premiums continue to rise.
Student loan forgiveness: Some Americans will get loans canceled in February — here's who qualifies
The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.
The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.
Applications for Uplift Harris open Friday
Can providing people in chronic need with basic, reliable income elevate families out of poverty? FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan reports on Friday's launch of Uplift Harris which is expected to have thousands of applicants.
Can providing people in chronic need with basic, reliable income elevate families out of poverty? FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan reports on Friday's launch of Uplift Harris which is expected to have thousands of applicants.
Inflation saw increase in December 2023
Inflation in the U.S. increased in December after a rapid cooling through most of 2023. FOX Business Correspondent Edward Lawrence has more.
Inflation in the U.S. increased in December after a rapid cooling through most of 2023. FOX Business Correspondent Edward Lawrence has more.
'Scam hunter' shares advice to help others
Meet Ryan Kelly, the crime-fighting comedian turning the tables on scammers, as he shares his tactics for busting global fraudsters and helping people protect themselves from online predators.
Meet Ryan Kelly, the crime-fighting comedian turning the tables on scammers, as he shares his tactics for busting global fraudsters and helping people protect themselves from online predators.