Forecasters project active hurricane season as homeowners remain unprepared for damages
Homeowners are also willing to spend more than $1,000 to prepare their homes against hurricanes, but a majority have no plan ahead of this year's hurricane season, according to a recent survey.
Waffle House will raise wages for tipped workers amid labor advocacy efforts
Waffle House is increasing pay for its U.S. workers - and menu prices are going up.
Millennials most likely to unlock low mortgage rate to move: Freddie Mac
Millennials are among the generational segments that have locked in on low mortgage rates, but life circumstances are more likely to pressure this group to unlock low rates to move, a recent Freddie Mac report said.
Mortgage rates on the decline while applications rise: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.95% for the week ending June 13, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Freddie Mac proposes product to help homeowners tap home equity without losing record low mortgage rates
New Freddie Mac product would help homeowners tap their home equity without losing their existing low-rate first mortgages.
Inflation levels remain unchanged in May, brings 2 percent target into focus
Inflation remained relatively unchanged in May, according to the latest inflation report. Here's what that means for interest rates.
50 percent of Americans saving for college don't know about a 529 savings plan: survey
Despite the many advantages 529 savings plans provide, many Americans are not using them as part of the education saving strategy, a recent Edward Jones survey said.
Buy now, pay later products to be treated like credit cards, CFPB says
BNPL lenders must now follow the federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z rules that apply to credit cards, the CFPB said.
Chick-fil-A location's summer camp for kids draws criticism, sparks debate on social media
Facebook users sound off about Louisiana-based Chick-fil-A camp as some defend it.
These US cities have the biggest inflation problems, study finds
High inflation continues to impact the economy, and these cities are feeling it the most.
Gen Z entrepreneur boom, program teaching teens
A growing number of Gen-Z'ers want to become their own boss and one program in Colorado is teaching teens how to think like entrepreneurs. FOX's Kennedy Hayes reports on how this program works.
Houston farmers cautiously optimistic about crops
The steady rain in Southeast Texas has generally been good for farmers in our area, but FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka reports on the cautious optimism about what's growing in the fields.
Denny's leans into Mexican virtual brand
Denny's Corporation will expand its Mexican-inspired virtual brand, Banda Burrito, to over 200 California locations in the coming months to capitalize on off-premise dining, with almost 100 locations already offering the brand as of the first quarter.
A history of Buc-ee's: 5 things you didn’t know about the popular convenience store chain
The Texas-based company has built a loyal following among fans through the years for their food, clean bathrooms, and distinct logo.
Houston resident faces moving troubles, valuables missing after hiring movers
A Houston man's moving experience turned into a nightmare when he discovered that valuable items were missing after hiring a moving company to transition from his apartment in The Woodlands to a new place in Katy.
Soaring insurance rates drive auto insurance shopping rates higher: report
Shopping rates for new auto insurers climbed in January and February 2024, rebounding from a dip in the previous quarter.
Small Business Spotlight: Bayou Bike Rentals
Houston is one of the country's top cities for starting a business which can be a difficult and rewarding experience along Buffalo Bayou. One man is learning that after buying a popular bike-rental business and reintroducing it to customers. FOX 26's Tom Zizka has more on the story.
Mortgage rates fall but only slightly as home prices continue rising
Home prices may still be up, but mortgage rates dipped down to just below 7% this week.
Costco to stop selling books year-round: report
Costco will stop selling books regularly from January through August due to added stocking costs, only selling them regularly during the holiday season, reports say.
What are Summer Fridays? Experts say this workplace perk is on the decline
Summer Fridays were once seen as an easy and popular way to boost employee morale. So why are they seemingly on the decline?