SALT deduction: What it could mean for your taxes
One of the most contentious issues in the “big, beautiful” tax bill is how much to raise the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, for tax filers. Here's what that means.
One of the most contentious issues in the “big, beautiful” tax bill is how much to raise the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, for tax filers. Here's what that means.
Walmart to lay off 1,500 employees after announcing price hikes
Walmart is restructuring its operations and cutting about 1,500 jobs as part of its new plan.
Walmart is restructuring its operations and cutting about 1,500 jobs as part of its new plan.
New Orleans jailbreak: Crypto site lets users bet on next inmate capture
Polymarket, a crypto-based prediction site, is letting users wager on which escaped New Orleans inmate will be caught next—just days after 10 inmates broke out of the Orleans Justice Center.
Polymarket, a crypto-based prediction site, is letting users wager on which escaped New Orleans inmate will be caught next—just days after 10 inmates broke out of the Orleans Justice Center.
Texas House advances larger tax breaks for homeowners
The bills increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 and increases a second exemption for older homeowners and those with disabilities from $10,000 to $60,000.
The bills increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 and increases a second exemption for older homeowners and those with disabilities from $10,000 to $60,000.
Gas prices this Memorial Day weekend will be cheapest in 4 years
If you’re planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, you’re in luck: Gas prices are projected to be their cheapest since 2021.
If you’re planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, you’re in luck: Gas prices are projected to be their cheapest since 2021.
$7 million in fake Apple phone chargers seized in Houston
More than $7 million in counterfeit Apple phone chargers were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday.
More than $7 million in counterfeit Apple phone chargers were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday.
Crypto stablecoin bill passes early Senate vote
Regulating stablecoin has been a top priority for President Trump, but his personal crypto involvement has complicated the Congressional process.
Regulating stablecoin has been a top priority for President Trump, but his personal crypto involvement has complicated the Congressional process.
Trump tells Walmart: ‘Eat the tariffs’
President Trump lashed back at Walmart over the weekend after the retail giant said it would be increasing prices to combat his tariffs.
President Trump lashed back at Walmart over the weekend after the retail giant said it would be increasing prices to combat his tariffs.
Moody’s strips US of top credit rating: What the downgrade means for your wallet
Moody’s has downgraded the US credit rating for the first time, citing rising debt and political dysfunction. Here’s what the move means for your wallet, interest rates, and the broader economy.
Moody’s has downgraded the US credit rating for the first time, citing rising debt and political dysfunction. Here’s what the move means for your wallet, interest rates, and the broader economy.
Walmart raising prices due to tariff costs: What we know
Walmart says it will raise prices to counter higher costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, despite strong quarterly sales.
Walmart says it will raise prices to counter higher costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, despite strong quarterly sales.
Why student loan delinquencies are soaring - and credit scores are dropping
Millions of student loan borrowers saw their credit scores drop by more than 100 points after student loan delinquencies began showing up on credit reports again this year.
Millions of student loan borrowers saw their credit scores drop by more than 100 points after student loan delinquencies began showing up on credit reports again this year.
Nissan increases job cuts to 20K by 2027
The Japanese automaker aims to save $3.4 billion by 2027 amid financial losses and concerns over President Donald Trump's tariffs.
The Japanese automaker aims to save $3.4 billion by 2027 amid financial losses and concerns over President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Microsoft to lay off about 3% of its workforce
Microsoft announced a round of layoffs this week that will affect thousands of employees.
Microsoft announced a round of layoffs this week that will affect thousands of employees.
April CPI inflation report: Egg prices decline for first time in months
Eggs got cheaper in the U.S. last month after setting records at the start of the year, according to April's CPI inflation report. Here's how some other grocery items fared.
Eggs got cheaper in the U.S. last month after setting records at the start of the year, according to April's CPI inflation report. Here's how some other grocery items fared.
U.S. lowers tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%
The Trump Administration is getting ready to talk with China over costs. In the meantime, the U.S. and Chine are taking a step back from recent tariffs.
The Trump Administration is getting ready to talk with China over costs. In the meantime, the U.S. and Chine are taking a step back from recent tariffs.
China trade deal: Temporary pause of tariffs for 90 days
The U.S. and China have agreed to temporarily suspend reciprocal tariffs between the two countries.
The U.S. and China have agreed to temporarily suspend reciprocal tariffs between the two countries.
Pres. Trump on tariffs, raising taxes on the rich
President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters about tariffs and the potential for raising taxes on the wealthy.
President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters about tariffs and the potential for raising taxes on the wealthy.
More Americans are 'not confident' that Social Security will be available, poll finds
More Americans, particularly Democrats, say they aren’t confident that Social Security will be available to them in the future, according to a new poll.
More Americans, particularly Democrats, say they aren’t confident that Social Security will be available to them in the future, according to a new poll.
How much Texans need to earn to afford the average home
How much of your paycheck would have to go to buying house? Here's what homeowners need to know.
How much of your paycheck would have to go to buying house? Here's what homeowners need to know.
Texas near top in nation for housing affordability, report shows
A report on state housing ranks Texas among the most affordable places in the country to buy a home.
A report on state housing ranks Texas among the most affordable places in the country to buy a home.