Mortgage rates rise to highest level in over a month
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Here's how much tariffs are costing US families each month, according to Democrats
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.
Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
First new US oil refinery in 50 years set for construction in Texas, Trump says
The first new oil refinery to be built on U.S. soil in half a century is set for construction in Texas, the president announced Tuesday.
The first new oil refinery to be built on U.S. soil in half a century is set for construction in Texas, the president announced Tuesday.
Inflation projected to spike in coming months as energy costs soar
Consumer prices were up 2.4% in February compared with a year ago. That number will be even higher this month if gas prices continue to spike.
Consumer prices were up 2.4% in February compared with a year ago. That number will be even higher this month if gas prices continue to spike.
Over 2 dozen states reject Live Nation settlement, say it fails consumers
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
ExxonMobil board plans to relocate company's legal home to Texas
The Exxon Mobil Corporation Board of Directors has unanimously recommended relocating the legal domicile of the company from New Jersey to Texas, citing positive "policy and regulatory environment."
The Exxon Mobil Corporation Board of Directors has unanimously recommended relocating the legal domicile of the company from New Jersey to Texas, citing positive "policy and regulatory environment."
Here are the most federally dependent states in 2026, data suggests
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
A cure for cancer would deliver $185T economic windfall, report says
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
2 dozen states sue Trump over his latest round of global tariffs
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
Morgan Stanley cuts 2,500 jobs despite posting record revenue year across all divisions
Morgan Stanley has cut 3% of its workforce, impacting roughly 2,500 employees across investment banking and wealth management divisions in the company's latest restructuring.
Morgan Stanley has cut 3% of its workforce, impacting roughly 2,500 employees across investment banking and wealth management divisions in the company's latest restructuring.
Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Here's what most Americans say the country's top problem is – and it's a familiar one
A new poll is revealing Americans’ top concern in February. Here’s what the survey found.
A new poll is revealing Americans’ top concern in February. Here’s what the survey found.
Gov. Greg Abbott: Texas wins 14th consecutive Governor’s Cup for job growth
Texas has secured its 14th consecutive Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine, a record-breaking win based on logging over 1,400 qualifying corporate expansion and relocation projects in 2025.
Texas has secured its 14th consecutive Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine, a record-breaking win based on logging over 1,400 qualifying corporate expansion and relocation projects in 2025.
These cities rank as the hardest working places in America in 2026, data suggests
Which city is the “hardest-working" city in America? WalletHub looked at key metrics to find which cities work the hardest. Here’s the list.
Which city is the “hardest-working" city in America? WalletHub looked at key metrics to find which cities work the hardest. Here’s the list.
Deadliest jobs in America revealed
More than 5,000 work-related deaths were recorded in the U.S. in 2024.
More than 5,000 work-related deaths were recorded in the U.S. in 2024.
Trump enacts 10% global tariffs in response to Supreme Court decision
President Donald Trump used another law — Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act — to slap 10% sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, cars, copper, lumber and products like kitchen cabinets worldwide.
President Donald Trump used another law — Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act — to slap 10% sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, cars, copper, lumber and products like kitchen cabinets worldwide.
Supreme Court rules Trump's tariffs violated federal law
On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, handing Trump a major loss on an issue important to his economic agenda.
On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, handing Trump a major loss on an issue important to his economic agenda.
US stocks remain relatively calm after Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
U.S. stocks edged slightly higher on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
U.S. stocks edged slightly higher on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
States with the highest property taxes in 2026
Property taxes can be either a small cost or a major financial strain, depending on your location. A recent report highlights where Americans are feeling the greatest pressure on their budgets from these yearly expenses.
Property taxes can be either a small cost or a major financial strain, depending on your location. A recent report highlights where Americans are feeling the greatest pressure on their budgets from these yearly expenses.


















