Social Security January payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks

Here is the January Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Tips for the housing market in Central Texas
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For those looking to buy or sell their house in the Austin area, officials are saying now is the time. This Fall, the Central Texas Housing Report shows sales went up by four percent. That is because mortgage rates have gone down by six percent, according to Kent Redding with the Board of Realtors. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has details.

Texans buy Mega Millions lottery tickets after jackpot soars over $1B

Texans are running out to buy their Mega Millions tickets after no winning ticket was drawn for the jackpot on Tuesday night.

Mega Millions grows to $1.1B
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Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing yielded no grand winner, which has pushed the new jackpot to around $1.1 billion. FOX's Stephanie Ramirez reports.

Mega Millions drawing: Texas ticket wins $30,000 in Christmas Eve drawing

Check your tickets! According to the Texas Lottery, 331,398 tickets sold in the Lone Star State won some sort of prize in Tuesday night's drawing.

2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.

This is the living wage needed for a family of four in Texas

The cost of living continues to rise across the U.S. - and that rings true in some states more than others. Here's how much you need to earn to live comfortably in Texas.

Buying used or new cars: Which is better?
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The price difference between new and used cars is at an all-time high. Finance professor Dan Roccato has some advice to get the best deal on a new ride.

Data reveals what's more expensive now than 1990 – and what's cheaper

New data from the U.S. Treasury reveals which goods and services have become significantly more expensive — and which ones are cheaper — compared to 1990.

Trump's proposed tariffs: what consumer products could be impacted?

President-elect Trump campaigned on using tariffs as a tool to secure more favorable international trade terms and bring in tax revenue, but they could impact the prices paid by consumers for imported products.

Christmas gift spending per child by state

Want to know how your Christmas gift budget stacks up? Here’s a look at survey results showing how much parents across the country expect to spend per child this year.

2025 tax brackets: Key changes to know as filing season approaches

Tax brackets have increased by about 2.75%, with the top rate of 37% applying to incomes over $626,350 for single filers and $731,200 for joint filers.