House prepares for clash over $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill
Pelosi said she wants to see the House pass Biden's, $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Thursday, though she suggested the vote might face delays
Pelosi said she wants to see the House pass Biden's, $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Thursday, though she suggested the vote might face delays
Travis County Commissioners Court approves FY 2022 budget
The $1.4 billion budget goes into effect on Oct. 1 and includes investments in mental and behavioral health, elections and emergency response.
The $1.4 billion budget goes into effect on Oct. 1 and includes investments in mental and behavioral health, elections and emergency response.
4 indicted in alleged scheme to launder Target gift cards
The suspects obtained more than 5,000 fraudulently purchased Target gift cards, then distributed them to "runners" who used the cards at stores primarily in Los Angeles and Orange counties to purchase electronics and other items.
The suspects obtained more than 5,000 fraudulently purchased Target gift cards, then distributed them to "runners" who used the cards at stores primarily in Los Angeles and Orange counties to purchase electronics and other items.
Still time to score a refinance deal, as rates linger near historic lows | Sept. 30, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 30, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 30, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
10-year fixed student loan rates jump to highest point since April
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Savings window still open: Mortgage rates linger at 3% or lower | Sept. 30, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Sept. 30, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Sept. 30, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
US unemployment claims rise for 3rd straight week amid delta spread
U.S. unemployment claims rose by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
U.S. unemployment claims rose by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
US home prices saw record leap in July from previous year
U.S. home prices soared in July from a year earlier by a record amount as buyers desperate for homes bid up prices amid a limited supply of available properties.
U.S. home prices soared in July from a year earlier by a record amount as buyers desperate for homes bid up prices amid a limited supply of available properties.
Powerball: Results for Wednesday night’s $570 million drawing are in
The jackpot has reached $570 million, the second-largest prize this year and eighth-largest in Powerball history.
The jackpot has reached $570 million, the second-largest prize this year and eighth-largest in Powerball history.
Biden dives into high-stakes negotiations over Build Back Better infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden appears determined to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators over his big $3.5 trillion government overhaul.
President Joe Biden appears determined to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators over his big $3.5 trillion government overhaul.
HomeGoods goes digital ahead of holiday season
HomeGoods.com offers free standard shipping on orders of $119 or more and free mailed or in-store returns on most purchases.
HomeGoods.com offers free standard shipping on orders of $119 or more and free mailed or in-store returns on most purchases.
House votes to suspend debt ceiling, bill heads to Senate
The House on Wednesday voted to suspend the debt ceiling through Dec. 16, 2022.
The House on Wednesday voted to suspend the debt ceiling through Dec. 16, 2022.
Georgetown City Council adopts FY 2022 city budget
The adopted budget did not change from the proposed budget, which is provided online. The adopted budget book will be available later this year, says the city.
The adopted budget did not change from the proposed budget, which is provided online. The adopted budget book will be available later this year, says the city.
Dollar Tree to sell more items above $1 amid rising shipping costs
The company had already begun testing higher prices at several hundred of its nearly 8,000 locations in the Dollar Tree Plus section and received positive feedback from customers.
The company had already begun testing higher prices at several hundred of its nearly 8,000 locations in the Dollar Tree Plus section and received positive feedback from customers.
Some USPS deliveries will soon take longer, cost more
USPS will also institute price increases on some packages during the holiday season.
USPS will also institute price increases on some packages during the holiday season.
Sallie Mae gives tips for completing your FAFSA application: What is the best student loan option for you?
Sallie Mae released a new FAFSA application tool and tips to make getting federal aid easier. Here are tips for filing for FAFSA and other student loan options.
Sallie Mae released a new FAFSA application tool and tips to make getting federal aid easier. Here are tips for filing for FAFSA and other student loan options.
Senate blocks bill to suspend debt limit, avert government shutdown that may delay Social Security
The Treasury Department has taken extraordinary measures to avoid a financial crisis since the previous debt issuance suspension period expired. But without a new debt limit, the federal budget will hit reach the debt ceiling.
The Treasury Department has taken extraordinary measures to avoid a financial crisis since the previous debt issuance suspension period expired. But without a new debt limit, the federal budget will hit reach the debt ceiling.
What happens when the government shuts down?
A government shutdown has occurred 20 times since Congress introduced the modern budget process in 1976. Here’s a look at what a shutdown means to you, as the potential for another one is on the horizon.
A government shutdown has occurred 20 times since Congress introduced the modern budget process in 1976. Here’s a look at what a shutdown means to you, as the potential for another one is on the horizon.
How to find the best travel credit cards
Travel credit cards can save you money on your next vacation, but make sure their benefits outweigh any fees.
Travel credit cards can save you money on your next vacation, but make sure their benefits outweigh any fees.
30-year mortgage refinance rates hit highest point since July: Time to refinance? | Sept. 29, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 29, 2021, which are up from yesterday for two key terms.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 29, 2021, which are up from yesterday for two key terms.