Small businesses brace for financial impact of President Trump's tariffs on imports
As the tariffs near reality, some businesses are beginning to prepare for a rise in prices that consumers will likely see as well.
As the tariffs near reality, some businesses are beginning to prepare for a rise in prices that consumers will likely see as well.
Dallas County property tax website temporarily goes down as payment deadline looms
Some people in Dallas County hit a snag when trying to pay their property taxes online on Friday. The county tax assessor’s website briefly crashed on the day of the deadline before it was restored hours later.
Some people in Dallas County hit a snag when trying to pay their property taxes online on Friday. The county tax assessor’s website briefly crashed on the day of the deadline before it was restored hours later.
Trump tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China will start Saturday, WH says
Experts say the tariffs, which begin Feb. 1, are like launching “a grenade" into the economy.
Experts say the tariffs, which begin Feb. 1, are like launching “a grenade" into the economy.
10 things that could cost more under new tariffs
A 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, plus additional tariffs on China, could drive up prices on everything from gas and groceries to smartphones and cars.
A 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, plus additional tariffs on China, could drive up prices on everything from gas and groceries to smartphones and cars.
Where's my refund? How to track your IRS tax return
It’s officially tax season, and Americans can start checking the status of their refunds within 24 hours after an e-filed return is received.
It’s officially tax season, and Americans can start checking the status of their refunds within 24 hours after an e-filed return is received.
US tariffs on Canada and Mexico begin Saturday—what it means for gas prices
President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico begin Saturday, but he hasn’t decided whether to include oil imports— a move that could affect gas prices despite his pledge to cut energy costs.
President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico begin Saturday, but he hasn’t decided whether to include oil imports— a move that could affect gas prices despite his pledge to cut energy costs.
Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
Fed declines to lower interest rate, ending 3-cut run
The Fed declined Wednesday to lower the interest rate in a move that ends a three-cut run and goes against the direction of President Trump.
The Fed declined Wednesday to lower the interest rate in a move that ends a three-cut run and goes against the direction of President Trump.
Federal grant freeze memo rescinded but White House says executive order remains in effect
President Donald Trump issued the directive on Monday to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans.
President Donald Trump issued the directive on Monday to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans.
Trump Administration's federal funding freeze
Nonprofits across the country are fearful for their funding. The Trump Administration's plan to pause some federal aid is temporarily blocked, as a federal judge determines whether Trump's order is legal.
Nonprofits across the country are fearful for their funding. The Trump Administration's plan to pause some federal aid is temporarily blocked, as a federal judge determines whether Trump's order is legal.
Funding freeze sows confusion for nonprofits
Organizations like Meals on Wheels rely heavily on federal funding to be able to serve their clients. But a lack of clear messaging from the White House left many in the dark over whether they would be affected and, if so, what to do next.
Organizations like Meals on Wheels rely heavily on federal funding to be able to serve their clients. But a lack of clear messaging from the White House left many in the dark over whether they would be affected and, if so, what to do next.
Meals on Wheels monitoring federal funding pause
Tarrant County Meals on Wheels is reacting to the federal funding pause, saying it?s in search of more information.
Tarrant County Meals on Wheels is reacting to the federal funding pause, saying it?s in search of more information.
Survey: 50% of millennials rely on tax return to make ends meet
A new survey reveals that many Americans, especially millennials and Gen Z, depend on tax refunds while grappling with stress and financial challenges during tax season.
A new survey reveals that many Americans, especially millennials and Gen Z, depend on tax refunds while grappling with stress and financial challenges during tax season.
Trump's no-tax-on-overtime proposal: What to know
President Donald Trump has pledged to end taxes on overtime pay, as well as other things like tips and Social Security.
President Donald Trump has pledged to end taxes on overtime pay, as well as other things like tips and Social Security.
Workers in these states saw the biggest salary boosts in 2024
In December, year-over-year pay growth for job-stayers slowed to 4.6%, marking the slowest increase since July 2021, according to a new report.
In December, year-over-year pay growth for job-stayers slowed to 4.6%, marking the slowest increase since July 2021, according to a new report.
Tarrant County tries to clear up homestead exemption law change confusion
Rather than have all homestead exemption holders re-apply every five years, Tarrant appraisal officials are using an outside contractor to identify owners with questionable statuses.
Rather than have all homestead exemption holders re-apply every five years, Tarrant appraisal officials are using an outside contractor to identify owners with questionable statuses.
Some Walmart managers get pay bump, pushing compensation over $600K
Walmart announced that certain managers are getting a boost in their pay with all stock grants and bonuses calculated in.
Walmart announced that certain managers are getting a boost in their pay with all stock grants and bonuses calculated in.
Elon Musk's DOGE setting its sights on the penny
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is eyeing ways to slash government spending. One of its first targets could be the penny.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is eyeing ways to slash government spending. One of its first targets could be the penny.
TX homeowners must reverify homestead exemptions
If you get a letter from your appraisal district asking you to verify your homestead exemption, don't ignore it. Those who don't respond could end up losing their exemption and paying more in taxes. Here's what you need to do.
If you get a letter from your appraisal district asking you to verify your homestead exemption, don't ignore it. Those who don't respond could end up losing their exemption and paying more in taxes. Here's what you need to do.
The most and least affordable cities for renters: Final 2024 data
Rental prices have spiked significantly making it more challenging for consumers to find housing in certain cities based on data from a new housing market report.
Rental prices have spiked significantly making it more challenging for consumers to find housing in certain cities based on data from a new housing market report.