Inflation forcing Americans to spend $709 more per month than 2 years ago: economist
Inflation has created financial pressures for most U.S. households and forced them to pay more for daily necessities like food and rent.
Inflation has created financial pressures for most U.S. households and forced them to pay more for daily necessities like food and rent.
Layoffs begin in the film industry as Hollywood strikes continue
Some businesses haven't had a customer in months, while other companies are concerned about bankruptcy if the strikes continue.
Some businesses haven't had a customer in months, while other companies are concerned about bankruptcy if the strikes continue.
US inflation has cooled, but getting it down to the Fed's target rate will be the toughest mile
Squeezing out the last bit of excess inflation and reducing it to the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate is expected to be a much harder and slower grind.
Squeezing out the last bit of excess inflation and reducing it to the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate is expected to be a much harder and slower grind.
Is not having a 401(k) as a benefit becoming a deal breaker for new hires?
A 401(k) is usually workers’ first experience with investing, expert says
A 401(k) is usually workers’ first experience with investing, expert says
The US government's debt has been downgraded. Here's what you need to know
The downgrade may have little impact on financial markets long-term or on the interest rates the U.S. government will pay.
The downgrade may have little impact on financial markets long-term or on the interest rates the U.S. government will pay.
Houston weather: Excessive heat and how it affects the economy
Long stretches of heat advisories in Houston will have a negative impact on the local economy, says a professor of economics.
Long stretches of heat advisories in Houston will have a negative impact on the local economy, says a professor of economics.
Why 'loud quitting' is not recommended by job experts (hint: grace and dignity are far better)
Human resources experts strongly caution against 'loud quitting' — here's why
Human resources experts strongly caution against 'loud quitting' — here's why
Increasing number of labor disputes put union bargaining power front and center
United Airlines pilots have reached a tentative deal with the airline that will keep planes in the air and increase pay by as much as 40 percent. However, it's just one of many labor disputes raising workers' voices.
United Airlines pilots have reached a tentative deal with the airline that will keep planes in the air and increase pay by as much as 40 percent. However, it's just one of many labor disputes raising workers' voices.
Houston ranked among top 20 cities where inflation is rising, according to survey
Inflation rates vary across each city and it just so happens that while Houston is among the top 20, a neighboring city has one of the highest rates.
Inflation rates vary across each city and it just so happens that while Houston is among the top 20, a neighboring city has one of the highest rates.
US inflation believed to have slowed in June in sign of easing price pressures
Some economists believe if inflation keeps slowing and the economy shows signs of improvement, a July interest rate hike could be the Federal Reserve's last.
Some economists believe if inflation keeps slowing and the economy shows signs of improvement, a July interest rate hike could be the Federal Reserve's last.
La Marque: Couple spends life savings for a home, the city calls it a shed, says it has to go
A Houston area couple's dream of becoming first-time homebuyers has turned into a nightmare as they face the possibility of wasting more money than they save.
A Houston area couple's dream of becoming first-time homebuyers has turned into a nightmare as they face the possibility of wasting more money than they save.
States weigh charging by the mile as fuel taxes plummet
States have relied on gas taxes for more than a century to maintain the nation's roads
States have relied on gas taxes for more than a century to maintain the nation's roads
Biden vows to bring high-speed internet access to all Americans by 2030
President Joe Biden says high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but rather an “absolute necessity."
President Joe Biden says high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but rather an “absolute necessity."
Powell expects more Fed rate hikes because of persistently high inflation
Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates at least once more this year because of persistently high inflation in the economy’s service sector and the surprisingly tight job market.
Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates at least once more this year because of persistently high inflation in the economy’s service sector and the surprisingly tight job market.
Houston hotels strugging to fill 1,300 open jobs amid summer travel boom
With the summer travel season in full swing, hotels are ramping up their efforts to attract and hire qualified candidates to meet the increasing demand.
With the summer travel season in full swing, hotels are ramping up their efforts to attract and hire qualified candidates to meet the increasing demand.
Auto shops struggle to find trained mechanics amid national shortage: 'It's really getting scary'
There's only about half the number of auto mechanics needed coming out of technical colleges and training programs every year.
There's only about half the number of auto mechanics needed coming out of technical colleges and training programs every year.
Inflation cools sharply in May to 4%, lowest in 2 years
Last month marked the slowest pace of inflation since March of 2021.
Last month marked the slowest pace of inflation since March of 2021.
Uplift Harris: Multi-million dollar program provides guaranteed income to residents in need
The 18-month long program looks to help residents in economically disadvantaged areas of Harris County receive $500 a month to help meet basic needs like rent, groceries or child care.
The 18-month long program looks to help residents in economically disadvantaged areas of Harris County receive $500 a month to help meet basic needs like rent, groceries or child care.
Know any airplane mechanics? Wave of retirements leave some US industries desperate
A surge of retirements, along with a slowdown in immigration that began during the pandemic, are the primary factors behind the labor shortages that continue to bedevil many employers.
A surge of retirements, along with a slowdown in immigration that began during the pandemic, are the primary factors behind the labor shortages that continue to bedevil many employers.
Debt ceiling deal includes new work requirements for SNAP: How they work
The bipartisan debt ceiling deal struck by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would modify the work requirements for food stamps and welfare.
The bipartisan debt ceiling deal struck by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would modify the work requirements for food stamps and welfare.