Nearly 30% of Americans would marry for money in current economy, survey reveals

Love or money? A new survey finds many Americans weigh financial stability heavily in romance – and some even stay in relationships for the paycheck.

Debt collection calls spiked in 2025: Here's where

Complaints about debt collection calls rose sharply across the country in 2025, according to new data from the Federal Trade Commission.

Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Mark Cuban may buy back majority stake in Dallas Mavericks: report

A new report suggests billionaire investor Mark Cuban could be looking to reclaim a larger stake in the Dallas Mavericks. While Cuban has not confirmed the rumors, here is a look at the current situation.

Trump Account commercial airs during Super Bowl: Here's what to know

During the Super Bowl, a commercial aired touting President Trump’s new investment accounts for American children. Here’s what they are, and how they work.

Mastering the dollar: These cities rank as the top budgeters in 2026, data suggests

From credit card debt to daily spending, residents in specific areas nationwide have implemented best practices when it comes to living on a budget, according to a new report.

Homebuyers gain upper hand in 3 major cities as inventories grow

Three of the nation's largest housing markets are seeing a sharp rise in the number of homes for sale, giving buyers more choices even as the overall U.S. housing market shows signs of cooling.

Texas man pleads guilty in $2.1 million ‘meme stock’ Ponzi scheme

A Mont Belvieu man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to running a $2.1 million "meme stock" Ponzi scheme that defrauded his friends and colleagues.

Texas jobs: Final 2025 workforce numbers show above-average growth

Texas added over 19,000 jobs in December, rounding out 2025 as a historic year of growth for the labor force, according to new data from the state's workforce commission.

What Trump’s next pick to lead the Federal Reserve means for your wallet

The Fed’s decision about rate cuts will shape the economy’s trajectory and how affordable life feels for millions of Americans in the new year.

Dow to cut over 4,000 jobs as company shifts focus to AI

Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.

Federal Reserve keeps rate unchanged in 1st meeting of 2026

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged even as it's facing mounting pressure from President Trump to be lowered. Here's a look at what's ahead for the central bank in 2026.

Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year

Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.

Trump shares new details on 'Trump Accounts' savings program

President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled details of proposed “Trump Accounts," a government-backed investment program for children.

Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs across company in latest round of layoffs

Amazon's latest round of job cuts follow last year's layoffs of thousands of employees. Here's what you need to know.