Tik Tok Chase 'money glitch' was fraud
Amplify community loan originator Justin Hargrove explains what the "money glitch" was and why people fell for it.
Amplify community loan originator Justin Hargrove explains what the "money glitch" was and why people fell for it.
August jobs report shows job losses for US-born workers, gains for foreign-born
The August jobs report reveals a sharp contrast in the U.S. job market, with US-born workers losing over 1.3 million jobs in the past year, while foreign-born workers gained more than 1.2 million jobs.
The August jobs report reveals a sharp contrast in the U.S. job market, with US-born workers losing over 1.3 million jobs in the past year, while foreign-born workers gained more than 1.2 million jobs.
US economy adds 142,000 jobs as unemployment rate falls slightly, Dept. of Labor reports
Hiring in the U.S. grew slightly in August compared to last month as the unemployment rate dipped for the first time in a few months.
Hiring in the U.S. grew slightly in August compared to last month as the unemployment rate dipped for the first time in a few months.
Credit card debt: Tips to get out of it
Americans owe a record $1.2 trillion in credit card debt and one of the biggest problems is the balance that carries over and grows every month. Finance professor Dan Roccato has some tips to break out of the cycle.
Americans owe a record $1.2 trillion in credit card debt and one of the biggest problems is the balance that carries over and grows every month. Finance professor Dan Roccato has some tips to break out of the cycle.
Social Security: Without reform, retirees could lose this much in annual benefits, report says
If Social Security is depleted by 2033, as is currently projected without reform, there would be a mandated 21% across-the-board Social Security benefit cut for retirees, the report says.
If Social Security is depleted by 2033, as is currently projected without reform, there would be a mandated 21% across-the-board Social Security benefit cut for retirees, the report says.
1 in 3 Americans declining wedding invites due to cost, survey finds
As wedding costs continue to trend upward, the logistics are taking a financial toll on another unexpected source - the guests.
As wedding costs continue to trend upward, the logistics are taking a financial toll on another unexpected source - the guests.
Why are so many restaurant chains filing for bankruptcy this year?
The year has not even reached its fourth quarter and bankruptcies among restaurant chains, operating companies and large franchisees are already nearly double what they were in 2023.
The year has not even reached its fourth quarter and bankruptcies among restaurant chains, operating companies and large franchisees are already nearly double what they were in 2023.
Beware of fake tickets being sold
Before you head to a game this fall, make sure the tickets you?re buying online are legit. 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak has the details.
Before you head to a game this fall, make sure the tickets you?re buying online are legit. 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak has the details.
Americans turn to sausage as economic pressures persist, survey finds
A new survey reveals that more Americans are opting for sausage over pricier meats.
A new survey reveals that more Americans are opting for sausage over pricier meats.
Cost of a date in 1981
Think it's expensive to go out on a date now? Back in 1981, KTBC reporter Tony Lee compared the cost of the date to a decade prior.
Think it's expensive to go out on a date now? Back in 1981, KTBC reporter Tony Lee compared the cost of the date to a decade prior.
Social Security September payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
Many Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries will receive their September payments on either the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month.
Many Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries will receive their September payments on either the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month.
Why there are more 401(k) millionaires in the US than ever before
A new report published by Fidelity Investments shows the number of 401(k) accounts with balances of $1 million or more hit a new record at the end of June.
A new report published by Fidelity Investments shows the number of 401(k) accounts with balances of $1 million or more hit a new record at the end of June.
Social Security: 3 changes to look out for in 2025, according to experts
The Social Security COLA increase in 2025 is likely to be smaller than in 2024, according to estimates. Here are some potential changes Americans should take into account.
The Social Security COLA increase in 2025 is likely to be smaller than in 2024, according to estimates. Here are some potential changes Americans should take into account.
Proposed rate increases for Austinites
Texas Gas Service has proposed a rate hike for residents, while businesses could get a reduction.
Texas Gas Service has proposed a rate hike for residents, while businesses could get a reduction.
Texas Gas Service proposes residential rate hike for Austinites
Texas Gas Service has proposed a rate hike for residents, while businesses could get a reduction.
Texas Gas Service has proposed a rate hike for residents, while businesses could get a reduction.
Car insurance premiums could skyrocket 50% in some states this year
Car insurance rates are surging — and could spike over 50% in these U.S. states.
Car insurance rates are surging — and could spike over 50% in these U.S. states.
Where Trump, Harris stand on easing childcare costs
On this topic, Trump and Harris have one main commonality: Both have supported a higher child tax credit. Here’s what they’ve said.
On this topic, Trump and Harris have one main commonality: Both have supported a higher child tax credit. Here’s what they’ve said.
Kroger, other retailers charging fees for 'cash back' at registers
A recent report finds that some big retailers are levying fees on consumers who are asking for cash back during transactions at stores.
A recent report finds that some big retailers are levying fees on consumers who are asking for cash back during transactions at stores.
The US added 818,000 fewer jobs this year than originally estimated
Over 800,000 fewer jobs were added by employers in the last few months, but consumer sentiment about the economy is still strong.
Over 800,000 fewer jobs were added by employers in the last few months, but consumer sentiment about the economy is still strong.
Here's how much long-term renters spend on average, and most affordable states for renters
With U.S. home prices and mortgage rates still high, many Americans remain renters – often spending a large percentage of their income on housing.
With U.S. home prices and mortgage rates still high, many Americans remain renters – often spending a large percentage of their income on housing.