Rail workers say deal to avoid strike won't resolve quality-of-life concerns
Workers and their unions say the deal doesn't do enough to address their quality-of-life concerns and doesn't add any sick days.
Experts: Dallas-Fort Worth home prices expected to fall in 2023, but not by much
The number of homes sold in the 100 largest housing markets this October was half of last year, according to the Knock Buyer-Seller Market Index. While that may start to give home buyers more power, experts say high-interest rates are preventing a true buyer's market.
Senate moves to avert rail strike; bill heads to Biden's desk for signature
Shortly before Thursday's votes, Biden defended the contract that four of the rail unions had rejected.
House passes bill to avert railroad strike, impose deal on unions
If an agreement wasn't reached before a Dec. 9 deadline, the unions threatened to strike -- which would have devastating effects on the U.S. economy.
Biden asks Congress to block potential railroad strike
President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks.
Texas job growth expected to slow in 2023, report shows
Economists say it is a good time to prepare for a potential recession.
Cyber Monday deals lure in shoppers amid high inflation
Consumers are hopping online to find more discounts on gifts that have increased in price due to inflation. The popular online shopping day is projected to rake in more than $11 billion in sales.
Idaho man wins $50,000 after buying 'first and only' lotto ticket
Even after his kids confirmed the big win, he went back to the store where he purchased the ticket to make sure it was real.
Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Explainer: Why a rail strike is looming, and the wide impact it'd have on the economy
American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. Here's what to expect.
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX owes over $3B to creditors
Bahamas-based FTX filed for bankruptcy on Nov. 11 after the exchange acknowledged that it had used customer funds to cover bad bets by Bankman-Fried's trading arm, Alameda Research.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?
Texas mother shares secrets to making $5 dinners every night
As inflation has driven up food prices by 10% this year, Erin Chase, author of 5 Dollar Dinners shares her secrets to saving on groceries.
After FTX bankruptcy, Binance proposing fund to save crypto from future failures
The proposal is an effort to stave off the cascading effects of last week's implosion of FTX, the world's third-largest crypto exchange.
FTX bankruptcy filing: What's happening at the crypto exchange?
FTX is struggling to account for money that went missing hours after it filed for bankruptcy. Billions of dollars are unaccounted for right now.
Inflation slowdown? Not in some cities, where consumer prices still top 12%
One city, in particular, is seeing the highest inflation rate in the country, still above 12%.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange files for bankruptcy
Embattled cryptocurrency exchange FTX, short billions of dollars, is seeking bankruptcy protection following its collapse this week.
Biden’s student loan forgiveness program struck down by Texas federal judge
President Joe Biden’s plan, announced in August, would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.
How will rising interest rates impact housing market in 2023? Experts weigh in
Even though home sales have decreased as mortgage rates have surged, experts say prices are still holding steady and even rising in many parts of the U.S.
Inflation causes largest pay cut for Americans in 25 years, data shows
As Americans see their purchasing power get squeezed out by inflation, here's what you can do to stay on track.