US inflation reached 9.1% in June, a new 40-year high

U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.

Why the crypto plunge is a cautionary tale for public pension funds

The plunge in prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in recent weeks provides a cautionary tale for the handful of public pension funds that have dipped their toes in the crypto pool over the past few years.

Inflation, expenses rise sharply as priorities for most Americans, poll finds

Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.

US employers add a solid 372,000 jobs in sign of resilience

America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.

Gas prices slowly falling in North Texas

It may not exactly feel like relief but gas prices are slowly falling as many people travel for the holiday weekend.

Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’

As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.

Nearly 70% of medical debt will be removed from US credit reports

Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.

Plano-based mortgage company is latest to lay off workers as mortgage industry cools off

In what is a sign of slowing demand, Plano-based First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation has laid off the majority of its staff. Other companies are more likely to see more workforce cuts.

Non-tech-savvy seniors unable to take advantage of digital coupons, study finds

A 2021 study by the Pew Research Center showed that 39% of those 65 and older do not own a smartphone, and 25% don't use the internet. That means millions of seniors can’t take advantage of digital-only deals.

Tips for the Unretired
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Many retirees are returning to the workforce. Expert and financial planner Cathy Dewitt Dunn shares some advice to help you navigate the world of "un-retirement".