Business owner facing steep tariffs tests whether people will pay for 'Made in USA'

A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.

Texas bail reform, tariff turmoil, and possible THC ban: TWITP

FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.

Job scams: How to protect yourself
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Is your phone blowing up with texts offering you a job? Be warned: Consumers lost $60 million last year to job scams. Finance professor Dan Roccato has more on how to block the spammers.

Private sector added 62K jobs in April, well below expectations, ADP says

Private sector job growth slowed sharply in April, with companies adding just 62,000 positions—well below expectations—as employers navigated economic uncertainty, according to ADP.

Here's how many Americans now say inflation is their top financial worry

Cost of living and affording basic needs combined with inflation were among the major concerns for Americans and their families based on findings from a recent poll.

U.S. economy shrank in first quarter; first drop in three years

Economic growth in the first quarter was impacted in part by a rise in imports as U.S. companies attempted to bring in foreign goods amid the enforcement of tariffs.

‘Common Cents Act’ would direct Mint to end production of the penny

New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.

Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes

President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.

Social Security May payment schedule: Here's when beneficiaries will get their checks

Here is the May Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

How is the economy after Trump's first 100 days?

As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, he highlighted economic growth and falling inflation, even as reports show a slowdown.

Texas Lottery Commission bans lottery couriers
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In their April 29 meeting, the Texas Lottery Commission voted to ban the use of lottery couriers in the state. This comes after much scrutiny into courier services prompted by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

Cash stuffing explained: Why envelope budgeting is making a comeback

Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.

Tariff poll: How much economic "disruption" Americans will tolerate

A growing number of Americans are skeptical that President Trump’s tariffs on U.S. trading partners will benefit the economy, according to a new Gallup poll.

Navigating the spring housing market
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Spring is prime house-buying season, but the market is still challenging, which means more buyers are turning toward risky mortgages. Finance professor Dan Roccato has advice on getting the best loan.

California is now 4th largest economy in the world, new data shows

New data shows California has overtaken Japan as the 4th largest economy in the world, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.

Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low

The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.

Who owns America’s debt? What to know amid an uncertain economic outlook

Foreign countries hold trillions in U.S. government debt through Treasuries. But recent market volatility and tariffs have raised concerns about a global sell-off — and what that could mean for Americans.