Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
How to manage holiday expenses
The holiday season is fast approaching, and it has been another wallet-squeezing year. You may even still be paying off last year's debt. Mark Henry, founder of Alloy Wealth Management, offers some advice.
Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point on heels of election
The interest rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Federal Reserve's continued focus on supporting the job market and battling inflation.
Inflation may be coming down but that doesn't mean prices will, expert explains
Allianz chief economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian warned that even though inflation has cooled significantly, prices consumers face are unlikely to decrease.
How to make your home more resilient
We still have four weeks to go until the end of hurricane season and seven month until next hurricane season. This is a good time to start thinking about how to better prepare your home.
Home repair resources after Hurricane Beryl, derecho
Hurricane Beryl and the May derecho devastated many homes in our area. Many low income households may not have had insurance or have the funds to make repairs, but some programs are stepping up to help.
TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy, COVID-19 pandemic blamed for financial woes
TGI Friday's has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Social Security November payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
It's officially November. Here's the Social Security payment schedule for the month, including when SSI beneficiaries will get paid for December ahead of time.
Political scams to avoid for Election Day
The FBI is warning people to watch out for political scams as Election Day. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains what some of the top scams are and how to avoid them.
Man wins $1M from lottery ticket he bought with money found in parking lot
The winner found $20 in a parking lot outside of a Speedway in North Carolina.
Infant care costs roughly 10% of a family's annual income in nearly all states, study finds
A new study reveals that child care expenses are absorbing a significant portion of family household incomes nationwide.
'90s fitness guru lost multimillion-dollar empire, delivered for Uber Eats in ‘desperation’
Susan Powter's financial downfall after building a fitness empire was due to the mismanagement of her fortune. The '90s fitness guru claimed she delivered for Uber Eats.
BBB warns of jury duty scam
Scammers are still trying to scare people into thinking they missed jury duty.
What is VIN cloning?
Houston police say they see cases of what's called VIN cloning about once a week and that it can have serious financial consequences.
New plan would cancel student loans for those with financial hardships
Student loan borrowers who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship could see their student loan debt erased under a new proposal.
Social Security: Here's how far the average check goes in 50 largest US cities, according to study
Millions of Americans receive Social Security benefits and depending on where you live, the check might stretch a little more for expenses based on findings from a recent study.
FTC bans fake online reviews, but is it game over?
Businesses can be fined $51,000 for fake reviews. Will it stop the problem?
Store memberships: Should you pay to save?
Retail subscription deals and discounts just keep getting sweeter. But should you pay money to save money?
IRS announces higher standard deductions for 2025
The IRS has announced higher standard deductions for U.S. taxpayers in 2025, allowing them to shield more income from taxation.
Should minimum wage be lower for workers who get tips? These 2 states will decide
The amount of money tipped workers make varies depending on the state. Currently, 14 states pay the federal minimum, or just above $2 an hour for tipped workers and $7 an hour for non-tipped workers.