What do voters really care about and which candidate is most concerned about economic well-being?

A Monmouth National Survey of top concerns determined voters are intently focused on their financial well-being listing inflation, the economy, everyday bills, housing expense, health care costs and job security as top concerns.

Fed holds interest rates steady, projects just one cut this year

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady for the seventh straight time and scaled back the outlook for rate reductions later this year as high inflation lingers.

Here's who's hiring teens this summer –  and which jobs pay the most

Young workers account for about a third of all new hires each June. Here's which jobs hire the most teens – and which ones pay the most.

Houston mayor unveils 2025 budget with no tax hikes, public safety prioritized

In a decisive address outlining the fiscal roadmap for Houston's 2025 budget, Mayor John Whitmire underscored challenges and strategies to navigate them.

Reports: McDonald's planning $5 meal deal to win back customers

McDonald's is reportedly introducing a $5 meal deal in an effort to attract customers deterred by recent price increases.

Interest rates not changing until inflation cools, Federal Reserve says

The Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain its key interest rate at a two-decade high of roughly 5.3% amid ongoing concerns about high inflation.

How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024

A recent study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.

Houston ranked 4th among nation's worst cities for drivers

The arteries of Houston's transportation system pulse with a relentless traffic flow, resulting in an average loss of 11 hours per year for drivers trapped in traffic.

Bad service, no tip: Most Americans demand quality before tipping

A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.

These salaried workers are now eligible for overtime pay

The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.

Ken Paxton's lawsuit freezes Uplift Harris County program's $500 monthly payments

The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered Harris County, which includes Houston, to put on hold a guaranteed income program that would provide $500 monthly cash payments to roughly 2,000 residents.

'Doom spending' instead of home buying—how young people are spending their money

Amid inflation and climate concerns, younger generations, including Gen Z and millennials, are turning to "doom spending," buying luxuries as they find homeownership increasingly unaffordable.

High inflation is costing Americans an extra $1K a month

Americans are now facing an additional financial burden of $1,069 per month due to high inflation compared to three years ago.

Walmart settlement: Get cash back for weighted groceries & bagged fruit

Walmart has settled a class action lawsuit concerning the pricing of certain weighted groceries and bagged fruit sold in its stores.