Social Security Administration issues major scam warning for retirees. What to know
The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.
The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.
Cruise line abruptly adds extra charges for passengers; travelers worry others may follow
Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they'll be slapped with extra surcharges related to fuel issues in the coming months as a result.
Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they'll be slapped with extra surcharges related to fuel issues in the coming months as a result.
Ditch the federal gas tax for a vehicle weight fee, auto trade group CEO says
Higher fuel efficiency and a lower share of gas-powered vehicles is a bad combination when it comes to paying to repair the nation’s infrastructure, the head of an auto industry trade group argues. In response, he suggests ditching the federal gasoline tax and replacing it with something else.
Higher fuel efficiency and a lower share of gas-powered vehicles is a bad combination when it comes to paying to repair the nation’s infrastructure, the head of an auto industry trade group argues. In response, he suggests ditching the federal gasoline tax and replacing it with something else.
Saks Global expects to exit bankruptcy this summer after receiving $500M in financing
Saks Global Enterprises filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January after it missed a $100 million interest payment in December.
Saks Global Enterprises filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January after it missed a $100 million interest payment in December.
Mortgage rates increasing again amid Iran war
The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.
The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.
Amazon hiking some prices; blames higher fuel costs
Retailer Amazon will be adding a new 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers starting this month. The change comes as a part of the rising energy cost as the conflict with Iran continues.
Retailer Amazon will be adding a new 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers starting this month. The change comes as a part of the rising energy cost as the conflict with Iran continues.
US labor market rebounding as 178,000 jobs added in March, well above expectations
The U.S. labor market rebounded in March with employers adding 178,000 jobs, well above the 60,000 predicted by economists. The unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%.
The U.S. labor market rebounded in March with employers adding 178,000 jobs, well above the 60,000 predicted by economists. The unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%.
United Airlines checked bag fees climbs $10-50 as fuel prices nearly double since Iran war
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 for travelers purchasing tickets starting Friday, the company confirmed to FOX Business on Thursday.
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 for travelers purchasing tickets starting Friday, the company confirmed to FOX Business on Thursday.
Dallas leaders discuss ways to encourage homeownership in city
Dallas City Council heard details on a new proposed housing framework as they look for ways to encourage home ownership in the city.
Dallas City Council heard details on a new proposed housing framework as they look for ways to encourage home ownership in the city.
Nearly 40% of Americans have less than $500 in cash savings, survey shows
Nearly 40% of Americans said that they have less than $500 in cash savings, according to a recent survey.
Nearly 40% of Americans said that they have less than $500 in cash savings, according to a recent survey.
No end in sight for rising gas prices across U.S.
Continued military operations in the Middle East means no relief for consumers hoping for cheaper gas prices. FOX 4's Vania Castillo spoke to an expert on what exactly you're paying for at the pump.
Continued military operations in the Middle East means no relief for consumers hoping for cheaper gas prices. FOX 4's Vania Castillo spoke to an expert on what exactly you're paying for at the pump.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions start April 1 in Texas — See what other states have bans
Texas is the latest state to begin enforcing new purchase restrictions for SNAP, the taxpayer-funded food assistance program.
Texas is the latest state to begin enforcing new purchase restrictions for SNAP, the taxpayer-funded food assistance program.
Texas ban on smokeable THC products begins this week
Texas is set to put a ban on smokeable products with more than .3% THC this week. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more on how this could affect North Texas businesses.
Texas is set to put a ban on smokeable products with more than .3% THC this week. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more on how this could affect North Texas businesses.
Average tax refund up nearly 11% from a year ago, IRS data shows
The IRS reported the average tax refund is up nearly 11% so far this tax filing season.
The IRS reported the average tax refund is up nearly 11% so far this tax filing season.
Epstein victims to get $72.5 million from Bank of America
Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to victims of Jeffrey Epstein who accused the bank of ignoring "numerous red flags" that facilitated the trafficking of young girls.
Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to victims of Jeffrey Epstein who accused the bank of ignoring "numerous red flags" that facilitated the trafficking of young girls.
Trump signs executive order to pay TSA agents
After House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected a Senate-passed bill that would have funded TSA and most of Homeland Security on Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order for TSA agents to get paid. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.
After House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected a Senate-passed bill that would have funded TSA and most of Homeland Security on Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order for TSA agents to get paid. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.
Russian national living in Texas accused of stealing $1.7M in Medicare money
A Russian national who was living in Texas has been arrested in connection with a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme.
A Russian national who was living in Texas has been arrested in connection with a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme.
Social Security April payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security April payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security April payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
DFW airports helping TSA employees during funding dispute
Both local airports in Dallas are doing what they can to help TSA agents who have been without pay during a DHS funding stalemate. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.
Both local airports in Dallas are doing what they can to help TSA agents who have been without pay during a DHS funding stalemate. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.
Weir's Furniture to close after 78 years in business
The Dallas-based furniture business will close its doors for good once all of its current merchandise has sold.
The Dallas-based furniture business will close its doors for good once all of its current merchandise has sold.