Hurricane Helene: Aftermath has thousands making insurance claims

Following Hurricane Helene's landfall in Florida and surrounding states, which killed more than 120 people and damaged hundreds of homes, insurance claims will be through the roof. But, home coverage in Florida can be extremely costly, and many times, insurance companies refuse to cover flooding from natural disasters like this one. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara chats with Ron Snouffer, the CEO of National Claims Negotiators. He works with the insured, fighting to get claims covered.

Port strike looming: What to know and expect

Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.

Crypto scammer swindles more than $1 million from Bay Area woman

Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.

This is how much money it costs to have a baby in 2024

The journey of bringing a new life into the world is filled with love and anticipation, but comes with financial considerations. From the hospital to childcare, here’s a look at some of the costs.

ASU adding $350 tuition surcharge amid budget cuts

Arizona State University says budget cuts mean a loss of $24 million for the school. To recoup some of the lost funds, the university will add a new $350 tuition surcharge for full-time on-campus students this spring. Some scholarship programs will also be cut, along with a reduction of the Arizona Teacher's Academy. ASU will also close its Lake Havasu center.

Many Americans choosing to delay retirement

2024 is considered to be a year of 'Silver Tsunami,' with a peak number of adults entering retirement age. However, many are choosing to stay in the workforce for now. Reporter Olivianna Calmes has more.

How the Fed's rate cut will impact auto loans

It will take a lot more than the single rate cut from the Fed to make a notable difference in auto loan rates. Since 2022, the higher rates have pushed the average new vehicle loan payment up $108 a month to $967, analysts found.

Feds cut rates: What this means for home ownership

Arizona Realtor Bobby Lieb is chatting with FOX 10's Ellen McNamara after the much-awaited news of the Federal Reserve cutting rates, giving more people the possibilty of home ownership. He says, as far as buying and selling, that inventory has been the highest its been post-COVID.

Will the Fed's rate cut bring down mortgage rates?

While the federal funds rate is not what consumers pay directly, it affects borrowing costs for home equity lines of credit, auto loans and credit cards. Mortgage rates are linked to moves in the 10-year Treasury yield.