Half of US parents still financially support their adult children, survey finds

On average, the survey found that parents who financially support their adult kids give them $1,000 per month for expenses like food, health insurance, rent and cell phone.

Dallas considers restricting home sales for real estate investors

The city of Dallas may consider limiting the number of homes real estate investors can buy as a way to tackle the rising home prices across the DFW area.

Biden administration’s new student loan forgiveness steps could impact 4M borrowers

Student loan debt forgiveness could be getting closer. The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is working to implement steps for nearly 4 million federal borrowers to reach loan forgiveness.

Texas to waive sales tax on emergency supplies April 23-25

The sales tax holiday starts at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 23 and ends at midnight on Monday, April 25.

Biden to allow higher ethanol fuel blend this summer in bid to lower gas prices

President Joe Biden has journeyed to corn-rich Iowa to announce he's suspending federal rules that restrict ethanol in gasoline, aiming to strike at least a small blow against surging inflation.

Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says

Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31

Walmart launches truck driving training program for supply-chain workers, raises driver starting pay to $95K

Walmart is raising its pay for its 12,000 truck drivers, with the starting salary for new drivers ranging between $95,000 and $110,000 a year. The move comes as the pandemic has caused severe trucker shortages across the country.

Oil executives testify before Congress about 'controlling' gas prices

Oil executives testified before Congress Wednesday that oil is a global market and that oil companies don’t dictate or control prices.

The best and worst times to buy a car amid EV trends and supply-chain woes

If you’re planning to buy a car — new, used, electric, or hybrid — here are some things to consider before making your purchase, according to a car-buying expert.

Biden announces student loan payment pause extension: What borrowers can do now

The White House is extending the student loan freeze until Aug. 31, President Biden announced Wednesday. Federal student loan payments were originally set to restart in May.