$193K in City funds transferred to fraudulent account, says city of Hutto
The city of Hutto says its financial institution notified it about the potential crime late Monday evening. The Hutto Police Department is investigating.
Going to college? What you need to know about student loans
If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.
Biden heads to Wisconsin to talk about economy a week before GOP presidential debate
Joe Biden's trip to Wisconsin Tuesday is also on the eve of the first anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, a major economic bill the president signed into law.
Lockhart ISD calls for VATRE in November to offset state funding gaps
Lockhart ISD says it and nearly 150 other school districts – mainly in rural areas – are facing unprecedented levels of underfunding from the State of Texas this year.
Today’s mortgage rates are rising, use shorter terms to save the most | August 14, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 14, 2023, which are largely trending up from Friday.
Inflation forcing Americans to spend $709 more per month than 2 years ago: economist
Inflation has created financial pressures for most U.S. households and forced them to pay more for daily necessities like food and rent.
Texas: The Issue Is - Leaders, lawmakers celebrate property tax relief measure
Calling it the "biggest property tax cut in the history of the world," Texas leaders and lawmakers gathered before the cameras in New Caney for a collective victory lap over the $18 billion they are refunding to millions of our state's landowners.
The four US cities facing the biggest housing shortages
Prospective homebuyers across the U.S. are facing a chronic shortage of available houses, but the scarcity is worse in some parts of the country, according to new Bank of America research.
Shopper shocked by nearly $2,800 grocery bill: ‘Panic mode’
An Ohio woman was shocked when what was meant to be a routine order for a few hundred dollars of groceries from Kroger turned into a nearly $2,800 bill.
Burger King cook who didn't miss work for 27 years gets $400K in online donations to retire after viral post
A Burger King employee received almost half a million dollars through GoFundMe in response to a video of him commemorating 27 years without missing a day of work, a feat that many felt his company did not appropriately celebrate.
Chipotle customer reveals how she gets extra food for under $10: 'The bowl will be gigantic'
A childcare worker from Virginia has gone viral for sharing how she maximizes the amount of food she gets when she orders food from Chipotle Mexican Grill, and the fast-casual restaurant chain has confirmed to FOX Business that the hack is legit.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? Shorter terms in the lower 6 percent range | August 11, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 11, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Woman celebrating 43rd wedding anniversary wins $25K a year for life in lottery
A woman from New Hampshire has won a $25,000 a year for life prize from a multi-state lottery game just in time for her 43rd wedding anniversary.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried jailed; judge says crypto mogul tampered with witnesses
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been sent to jail after a bail hearing in New York City.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? Consider today's shorter terms | August 10, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 10, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Layoffs begin in the film industry as Hollywood strikes continue
Some businesses haven't had a customer in months, while other companies are concerned about bankruptcy if the strikes continue.
'We have a plan': Biden claims policies are reviving US manufacturing
The president will make the case in a speech in New Mexico Wednesday that his financial and tax incentive policies have revived U.S. manufacturing.
Today’s biggest mortgage savings? 10-year terms at 6 percent | August 9, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 9, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
$1.58 billion Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida
The winning numbers have been drawn for the Aug. 8 Mega Millions drawing -- where the top prize winner can score up to $1.58 billion.
Credit card debt set to hit $1T as inflation continues squeezing Americans
Americans are drowning in credit card debt as stubborn inflation makes the cost of everyday necessities more expensive.