Gas prices rise in tandem with oil even as demand drops: AAA

The national average cost for a gallon of gas rose to $3.32, four cents more than last week and 17 cents more than a month ago.

Party City files for bankruptcy protection amid rising prices

Party City is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with rising prices and a pullback in customer spending.

What is the debt ceiling?
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Congress has until Thursday to make a decision about America's debt. But what is the debt ceiling? Investopedia Editor in Chief Caleb Silver explains.

Interest in having chicken coops increase as egg prices skyrocket
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Egg prices have risen dramatically over the past year, thanks to the avian bird flu. Now, chicken groups say they are seeing more interested parties wanting to own coops.

How inflation is changing the way people use payment apps

A recent survey by Forbes finds that some young adults are using payment apps to cover the costs of restaurant tabs, groceries, and rent.

The Issue Is: A conversation with State Comptroller Glenn Hegar about Texas' $33 billion surplus

As state lawmakers continue to figure out what to do with its gigantic budget surplus, The Chief Financial Officer of the Texas government, State Comptroller Glenn Hager sat down with us to share his thoughts on the matter.

COVID-19 upended Texas schools’ finances. Now they’re calling for a new funding system.

Districts like Pflugerville ISD say the pandemic and rising inflation have eroded the value of the state’s last effort to overhaul its public education finance system.

The 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won

Friday night's $1.35 billion jackpot was the second largest in Mega Millions history and the fourth time the game has had a billion-dollar win. Here is a look at the largest winners ever.

Did you win? Check out the winning Mega Millions numbers for Jan. 13

Jackpot for the Jan. 13 Mega Millions drawing reached an estimated $1.35 billion, as no tickets matched all six numbers for the drawing on Jan. 10.