Renting is now cheaper than owning, data shows: See the list of top markets
A new analysis shows that renting is cheaper than owning a home in all of the 100 largest US metros. See the cities where the gap is widest and what this means for renters and buyers.
A new analysis shows that renting is cheaper than owning a home in all of the 100 largest US metros. See the cities where the gap is widest and what this means for renters and buyers.
No more 'Bags Fly Free': Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags after 54 years
A 54-year era is coming to an end to the Dallas-based airline... Southwest will no longer allow passengers to check bags for free.
A 54-year era is coming to an end to the Dallas-based airline... Southwest will no longer allow passengers to check bags for free.
Late car payments rise to highest level in over 30 years
High car prices and elevated interest rates have strained auto loan borrowers.
High car prices and elevated interest rates have strained auto loan borrowers.
Tariffs update: Ontario raises electricity tax for US, China targets American farm products
China has imposed new tariffs on US farm products, while Ontario is hiking electricity prices for Americans in retaliation for President Trump’s escalating trade war. Here’s what it means for consumers.
China has imposed new tariffs on US farm products, while Ontario is hiking electricity prices for Americans in retaliation for President Trump’s escalating trade war. Here’s what it means for consumers.
Tesla stock hit hard as market drops
Tesla’s stock dropped 15% on Monday, deepening 2025 losses. The broader market also faces uncertainty from tariffs.
Tesla’s stock dropped 15% on Monday, deepening 2025 losses. The broader market also faces uncertainty from tariffs.
Almost 40% of Americans receive financial help from family to buy a house: Survey
A new survey reveals that nearly 40% of Americans rely on family financial help for home purchases, most often through parents and grandparents gifting money for a deposit.
A new survey reveals that nearly 40% of Americans rely on family financial help for home purchases, most often through parents and grandparents gifting money for a deposit.
North Texas tax preparer sentenced to prison, ordered to repay millions
A former tax preparer from Mansfield is headed to federal prison and must repay more than $10 million after pleading guilty in a case involving false tax returns.
A former tax preparer from Mansfield is headed to federal prison and must repay more than $10 million after pleading guilty in a case involving false tax returns.
What is a recession? Here's the criteria and where the U.S. stands
Thanks to reporting lags and number revisions, recessions typically aren’t declared until well after they have begun.
Thanks to reporting lags and number revisions, recessions typically aren’t declared until well after they have begun.
Here's the average tax refund for 2025 filers so far, according to IRS
The IRS said the average refund amount has increased by 7.5% this year. Here's what to know.
The IRS said the average refund amount has increased by 7.5% this year. Here's what to know.
Trump won't rule out recession this year
In an interview with Fox News Channel Sunday, President Trump brushed aside concerns from businesses seeking stability as they make investment decisions.
In an interview with Fox News Channel Sunday, President Trump brushed aside concerns from businesses seeking stability as they make investment decisions.
You need to make this much to be considered middle-class in Texas
A new study looked to see how much a person in Texas needs to make in order to be considered middle-class. Here's what it found.
A new study looked to see how much a person in Texas needs to make in order to be considered middle-class. Here's what it found.
Social Security changing course in going after overpayments
The Social Security Administration is changing later this month how it will recoup overpayments. Here’s what to know.
The Social Security Administration is changing later this month how it will recoup overpayments. Here’s what to know.
Trump hosts first-ever White House Crypto Summit
President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s committed to making the U.S. a world leader in cryptocurrencies during the first-ever White House Crypto Summit.
President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s committed to making the U.S. a world leader in cryptocurrencies during the first-ever White House Crypto Summit.
US adds 151K jobs in Feb, unemployment up to 4.1%
The new February jobs report out today showed a solid increase in jobs. But economists warn there could still be some bumps in the road ahead as the Trump administration shrinks the federal government and makes further changes to the tariff policy.
The new February jobs report out today showed a solid increase in jobs. But economists warn there could still be some bumps in the road ahead as the Trump administration shrinks the federal government and makes further changes to the tariff policy.
Trump threatens Russia with new sanctions
President Donald Trump threatened new sanctions and tariffs on Russia as his administration ramps up pressure on the Kremlin to agree to a ceasefire and peace settlement with Ukraine. The warning follows a night of heavy Russian airstrikes on Ukraine.
President Donald Trump threatened new sanctions and tariffs on Russia as his administration ramps up pressure on the Kremlin to agree to a ceasefire and peace settlement with Ukraine. The warning follows a night of heavy Russian airstrikes on Ukraine.
Jobs report shows solid gains but unemployment up slightly
The American job market has remained remarkably resilient, despite rising uncertainty amid a looming trade war, a purge of the federal workforce and mass deportations.
The American job market has remained remarkably resilient, despite rising uncertainty amid a looming trade war, a purge of the federal workforce and mass deportations.
President Trump backtracking on latest tariff threat
Trump is delaying taxes on most imports from both Mexico and Canada. Shannon Bream from FOX News joins Good Day to discuss what this means for Americans.
Trump is delaying taxes on most imports from both Mexico and Canada. Shannon Bream from FOX News joins Good Day to discuss what this means for Americans.
How Trump's tariffs will impact lumber prices and the housing market
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Trump postpones tariffs on most goods from Mexico for one month
The tariff delay would apply to goods that are compliant with the trade agreement President Donald Trump negotiated with Canada and Mexico during his first term in the White House.
The tariff delay would apply to goods that are compliant with the trade agreement President Donald Trump negotiated with Canada and Mexico during his first term in the White House.
What happens to student loan payments if the Department of Education is eliminated?
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.