Officials are warning customers about banking spoof calls that could trick them into emptying their accounts, with scammers posing as banking or law enforcement officials who claim they are trying to protect the customer’s money. The FBI has described these calls as a growing problem in which customers are convinced…

Foreclosures rose to the highest level in six years in the first quarter of this year as homeowners are squeezed by rising costs related to insurance and property tax bills. The Wall Street Journal reported that data from Attom shows the number of U.S. properties with a foreclosure filing has…

Several U.S. restaurant chains are reporting weaker than expected sales growth in the latest quarter as high gasoline prices squeeze consumers’ budgets. Gas prices have surged amid the war in Iran, with average gas prices reaching $4.45 a gallon around the country, an increase of about 41% in the last…

Budget airlines are seeking help from the federal government amid the surge in jet fuel prices that prompted Spirit Airlines to cease operations after its bankruptcy exit plan faltered and a possible federal aid package failed to materialize. Spirit on Saturday announced “with great disappointment” that it started an orderly…

In a tribute to the grit and sacrifice that built the nation, FOX Business is kicking off Small Business Week by crowning three companies that embody the American spirit as the winners of the first “Made in America” contest. Marilyn’s (Lakeside, Ohio)Marilyn Burns, 82, has owned and operated her local…

The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than 3 million documents and interviewing industry participants as federal officials scrutinize whether highly concentrated meatpacking power has contributed to high beef prices. The four largest beef processors control more than…

The IRS’ taxpayer advocate issued a notice that tens of millions of American taxpayers may be entitled to refunds or reduced penalties and interest due to the postponement of filing deadlines during the COVID-19 emergency declaration. The National Taxpayer Advocate said in a post on Thursday that refunds or abatements…

close video President Donald Trump said on Friday that the U.S. gave Spirit Airlines a final bailout proposal to aid the beleaguered carrier. Trump said, “we’re driving a tough deal,” and that “if we could do it, we’d do it. But only if it’s a good deal. He also said…

President Donald Trump said on Friday that the U.S. gave Spirit Airlines a final bailout proposal to aid the beleaguered carrier. Trump said, “we’re driving a tough deal” and that “if we can help them, we will.” He said an announcement would be coming soon.The budget airline most recently sought…

The AAA national average price for regular gas soared more than nine cents higher in one day, surging from $4.30 as of Thursday to $4.392 as of Friday. The current figure is a whopping $0.333 higher than the week-ago average price of $4.059, according to AAA. The year-ago average for…