Restaurant owners slam growing no-tip dining trend: 'Degrading service'
Stripping restaurant servers of their tips could kill motivation, say some.
Stripping restaurant servers of their tips could kill motivation, say some.
Texas gas prices climb to nearly $1 higher than last year
Gas prices continue to climb in Texas as the war in Iran continues.
Gas prices continue to climb in Texas as the war in Iran continues.
America 250: New dimes in 2026 will have commemorative design
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, a new design theme will be printed on the 10-cent coin this year. The dimes will return to the President Roosevelt design in 2027.
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, a new design theme will be printed on the 10-cent coin this year. The dimes will return to the President Roosevelt design in 2027.
Treasury Department taking over student loans: What to know
Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.
Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.
Chick-fil-A building $50M facility in Texas that will create 80 jobs
Chick-fil-A announced this week it will build a $50 million facility in Lubbock, creating about 80 jobs.
Chick-fil-A announced this week it will build a $50 million facility in Lubbock, creating about 80 jobs.
Tips to turn spring cleaning into cash
Finance expert Dan Roccato has some advice that could help you make some money.
Finance expert Dan Roccato has some advice that could help you make some money.
Final design for Trump commemorative gold coin approved
The design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump was approved ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.
The design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump was approved ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.
Gas prices skyrocket in US, up nearly $1 a gallon in past month
Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.
Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.
Possible change to Texas licensing rule could cost thousands of workers their jobs
Thousands of trained workers in Texas could lose their ability to work legally if a state commission upholds a change to a decades-old provision.
Thousands of trained workers in Texas could lose their ability to work legally if a state commission upholds a change to a decades-old provision.
Fed keeps interest rates steady: Here's what to know
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.6% for a second time and signaled at least one rate cut later this year.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.6% for a second time and signaled at least one rate cut later this year.
More tech layoffs: Dell cuts 10% of workforce in past fiscal year
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
Former NFL star sparks viral debate over tipping practices at self-service restaurants
NFL player JJ Watt's X post goes viral as Americans question when tipping is appropriate or not.
NFL player JJ Watt's X post goes viral as Americans question when tipping is appropriate or not.
Texas school voucher program hits 200,000 applications, doubling initial capacity before deadline
The story details how applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts have surged past 200,000, far exceeding the program's initial 90,000-student capacity and triggering a state-mandated prioritization process for low-income families and students with disabilities.
The story details how applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts have surged past 200,000, far exceeding the program's initial 90,000-student capacity and triggering a state-mandated prioritization process for low-income families and students with disabilities.
Mortgage rates rise to highest level in over a month
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Here's how much tariffs are costing US families each month, according to Democrats
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.
USPS honors lowrider culture with historic new stamp series
The stamps celebrate the artistic movement that began in 1940s Mexican American barrios, featuring a 1946 Chevy Fleetline, three Chevy Impalas, and a 1987 Oldsmobile.
The stamps celebrate the artistic movement that began in 1940s Mexican American barrios, featuring a 1946 Chevy Fleetline, three Chevy Impalas, and a 1987 Oldsmobile.
SXSW: Realtor.com discusses their panels
Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com, talks about the panelists people can expect to hear from at their SXSW events.
Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com, talks about the panelists people can expect to hear from at their SXSW events.
Record-number of workers tapping into 401Ks
Dan Roccato, a finance professor at the University of San Diego, talks about more people using their 401Ks to handle hardship.
Dan Roccato, a finance professor at the University of San Diego, talks about more people using their 401Ks to handle hardship.
Franchising economic outlook for 2026
Franchise businesses represent hundreds of industries that touch people's daily lives. What is the prognosis for this year and what does it mean for Texas? International Franchise Association President and CEO Matt Haller has the details.
Franchise businesses represent hundreds of industries that touch people's daily lives. What is the prognosis for this year and what does it mean for Texas? International Franchise Association President and CEO Matt Haller has the details.
The Tooth Fairy is paying out more than last year, survey finds
A new poll reveals that the average value of a single lost tooth during the past year has increased. Here's how much it's worth.
A new poll reveals that the average value of a single lost tooth during the past year has increased. Here's how much it's worth.