US inflation slips from 40-year peak but remains high at 8.5%
Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.
Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.
Austin-Travis County EMS starting pay could increase amid medic shortage
Austin-Travis County EMS is understaffed by almost 25 percent while the starting pay is $19.56 per hour.
Austin-Travis County EMS is understaffed by almost 25 percent while the starting pay is $19.56 per hour.
Inflation and recession risk mean buy now, pay later isn't going anywhere: report
Consumers are continuing to use buy now, pay later to make purchases, even as recession risk grows, according to a new report.
Consumers are continuing to use buy now, pay later to make purchases, even as recession risk grows, according to a new report.
Gas prices coming down but inflation will likely stay high
Americans may finally be catching a break from relentlessly surging prices — if just a slight one — even as inflation is expected to remain painfully high for months.
Americans may finally be catching a break from relentlessly surging prices — if just a slight one — even as inflation is expected to remain painfully high for months.
Why you should expect your phone bill to cost more starting this month
The increase will likely add a few dollars a month to many phone bills in the Lone Star State.
The increase will likely add a few dollars a month to many phone bills in the Lone Star State.
July jobs breakdown: Which industries hired the most workers last month?
Hiring at bars and restaurants bolstered July job growth.
Hiring at bars and restaurants bolstered July job growth.
Texas has lowest gas price average of any US state: AAA
In the Austin area, a gallon of gas is about 50 cents lower than the national average.
In the Austin area, a gallon of gas is about 50 cents lower than the national average.
Senate passes Inflation Reduction Act; House to vote next
The estimated $740 billion package heads next to the House, where lawmakers are poised to deliver on President Joe Biden's priorities.
The estimated $740 billion package heads next to the House, where lawmakers are poised to deliver on President Joe Biden's priorities.
Rent in Texas: How much you need to make per hour to afford it
According to the report, workers cannot afford modest one-bedroom apartments in 91% of U.S. counties.
According to the report, workers cannot afford modest one-bedroom apartments in 91% of U.S. counties.
Job growth surged in July, recovering all employment lost during pandemic
The employment report from July showed job gains were significantly higher than economists expected.
The employment report from July showed job gains were significantly higher than economists expected.
Mega Millions Jackpot: Illinois winner's identity still a mystery
A ticketholder in Illinois won the $1.3 billion Mega Millions jackpot almost one week ago, but has so far remained anonymous.
A ticketholder in Illinois won the $1.3 billion Mega Millions jackpot almost one week ago, but has so far remained anonymous.
Back-to-school sales: These retailers are offering big discounts
For parents and caregivers on a budget, here are some this year's best back-to-school deals.
For parents and caregivers on a budget, here are some this year's best back-to-school deals.
This is how much you need to make per hour to afford housing in your state, study finds
A new study reveals that rent costs are rising while hourly wages for workers are not keeping pace, making it tough for many to find adequate housing.
A new study reveals that rent costs are rising while hourly wages for workers are not keeping pace, making it tough for many to find adequate housing.
US added surprising 528K jobs in July despite inflation, recession fears
The American job market has repeatedly defied skeptics this year. Economists had expected only 250,000 new jobs this month.
The American job market has repeatedly defied skeptics this year. Economists had expected only 250,000 new jobs this month.
Older Americans more concerned with inflation, cut back on spending: report
Older Americans are concerned with inflation and cutting back on spending, a new report claims. Here are a few ways you could save.
Older Americans are concerned with inflation and cutting back on spending, a new report claims. Here are a few ways you could save.
Rent in Austin: How much you need to make per hour to afford it
According to a National Low Income Housing Coalition report, the Austin-Round Rock area is the most expensive area in all of Texas.
According to a National Low Income Housing Coalition report, the Austin-Round Rock area is the most expensive area in all of Texas.
Walmart announces layoffs amid lower profit forecasts
Walmart expects adjusted earnings per share for Q2 to decline to around 8% or 9%.
Walmart expects adjusted earnings per share for Q2 to decline to around 8% or 9%.
Drought driving increased traffic to Texas cattle auctions
The national inventory of cattle is currently down 2% according to a recent report by The US Department of Agriculture.
The national inventory of cattle is currently down 2% according to a recent report by The US Department of Agriculture.
Doc's Drive-In Theatre in Buda listed for sale at nearly $4M
Doc's Drive-In Theatre in Buda is listed for nearly $4M and features eight acres, a speakeasy style private club, three casitas and more.
Doc's Drive-In Theatre in Buda is listed for nearly $4M and features eight acres, a speakeasy style private club, three casitas and more.
New crypto oversight legislation arrives as industry shakes
Crypto investors have seen prices drop and companies crater with fortunes and jobs disappearing. Some firms have been accused by federal regulators of running an illegal securities exchange.
Crypto investors have seen prices drop and companies crater with fortunes and jobs disappearing. Some firms have been accused by federal regulators of running an illegal securities exchange.