Texas has more than $194B to spend this legislative session
Texas House members learned Tuesday they have more than $194 billion to spend this legislative session. Speaker Dustin Burrows spoke about the revenue estimate and how it will factor into a new tax cut proposal.
Texas House members learned Tuesday they have more than $194 billion to spend this legislative session. Speaker Dustin Burrows spoke about the revenue estimate and how it will factor into a new tax cut proposal.
1 in 3 Americans have 'layoff anxiety' in 2025, survey finds
Many companies, including Starbucks and Chevron, have already announced layoffs this year.
Many companies, including Starbucks and Chevron, have already announced layoffs this year.
Student loan IDR plans: What could happen under federal budget proposals
House Republicans and federal courts are targeting student loan repayment plans, potentially raising monthly payments for millions of borrowers. Here’s what to know.
House Republicans and federal courts are targeting student loan repayment plans, potentially raising monthly payments for millions of borrowers. Here’s what to know.
How to save money at the grocery store: Survey found these top ideas
As grocery prices tick up, 88% of Americans say they’re changing the way they shop. Here's how.
As grocery prices tick up, 88% of Americans say they’re changing the way they shop. Here's how.
With inflation high, some Americans have stopped tipping for these services
More than half of consumers say rising inflation is impacting their tipping habits, according to a new survey.
More than half of consumers say rising inflation is impacting their tipping habits, according to a new survey.
DOGE latest: Nearly 40% of canceled contracts may save no money, data shows
DOGE claims to have found $65 billion in federal government savings so far, but more than 400 contracts worth millions of dollars are drawing questions.
DOGE claims to have found $65 billion in federal government savings so far, but more than 400 contracts worth millions of dollars are drawing questions.
Elon Musk email to federal employees targeted in lawsuit
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Fired federal employees search for work but struggle to replace their old jobs
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have presided over thousands of federal job cuts impacting most of the nation. Now, former government workers are looking for new jobs.
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have presided over thousands of federal job cuts impacting most of the nation. Now, former government workers are looking for new jobs.
Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
Texas Lottery commissioner resigns shortly after controversial wins draw state officials' scrutiny
A Texas Lottery commissioner has resigned his post just days after the Texas Lottery came under the microscope of state officials.
A Texas Lottery commissioner has resigned his post just days after the Texas Lottery came under the microscope of state officials.
Border Patrol sees uptick in egg smuggling on southern border amid skyrocketing prices
The bird flu has caused the price of eggs to skyrocket.
The bird flu has caused the price of eggs to skyrocket.
Real estate vs. stock market: Where Americans prefer to invest
A new survey reveals whether Americans prefer the stock market or real estate for long-term investments, and why younger investors remain hesitant about cryptocurrency.
A new survey reveals whether Americans prefer the stock market or real estate for long-term investments, and why younger investors remain hesitant about cryptocurrency.
Deep water oil terminal approved off Texas coast
The Trump administration has approved the construction of a deep water port to export domestically produced oil.
The Trump administration has approved the construction of a deep water port to export domestically produced oil.
$5,000 DOGE check? Trump backs idea to send some savings to Americans
President Trump said he "loves" the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's DOGE back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.
President Trump said he "loves" the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's DOGE back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.
US cities with the most people in financial distress, according to study
Several southern cities ranked highest in WalletHub's report analyzing the top U.S. metros with the most people in financial distress.
Several southern cities ranked highest in WalletHub's report analyzing the top U.S. metros with the most people in financial distress.
WARN Act: What is it and how does it apply to Texas workers?
When you hear of mass layoffs in Texas, you might also hear about something called the WARN Act. Scott Schneider, UT Austin adjunct law professor and employment attorney, breaks it down.
When you hear of mass layoffs in Texas, you might also hear about something called the WARN Act. Scott Schneider, UT Austin adjunct law professor and employment attorney, breaks it down.
Federal student aid uncertainty due to govt cuts
Ongoing discussions about the potential elimination of the Department of Education have left millions of students and families who rely on federal student aid unclear on what's going to happen. Director of Student Advocacy at ScholarshipOwl shares some insight.
Ongoing discussions about the potential elimination of the Department of Education have left millions of students and families who rely on federal student aid unclear on what's going to happen. Director of Student Advocacy at ScholarshipOwl shares some insight.
Stimulus checks in 2025? Here's what we know
As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.
As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Paid subreddits coming in 2025, CEO says
Reddit is set to roll out some new features this year, which could include paid subreddits.
Reddit is set to roll out some new features this year, which could include paid subreddits.