Inflation continuing to be issue for North Texas businesses, customers
People can’t escape the high prices, whether they are at the grocery store, or trying to buy a new car.
North Texas florists warn of higher prices, limited selection for Valentine's Day
This year, the flower selection is slim and whatever is available is going to cost a lot more.
Child Tax Credit: White House urges parents to file taxes to get 2nd half of payments
Eligible U.S. families are urged to file their tax returns in 2022 so they can receive the second half of payments from the expanded child tax credit.
Gas prices to stay high during short term, experts say
Whatever small benefit that came from the president releasing oil from the strategic reserve is all but gone. And while there are many reasons for the price increase, the biggest takeaway coming from experts is that it's not going to get better for a while.
US job growth soars past expectations with 467,000 added, shaking off omicron surge
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
Starbucks to raise menu prices to offset inflation
The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.
Home Depot to hire over 100,000 employees in spring hiring blitz
Home Depot is planning to hire more than 100,000 employees ahead of the spring season.
National debt tops $30 trillion
Treasury Department data shows new milestone as government spending continues to soar
Valentine's Day 2022: Spending expected to near $24B
More than half of U.S. consumers are planning to celebrate Valentine's Day despite rising inflation.
Tax season 2022: What you need to know about filing your taxes
The IRS is requesting people to file their tax returns ahead of the April 18 deadline to avoid delays in their payments.
‘I needed job satisfaction’: Frustrated nurse quits job, becomes truck driver
Leah Gorham said staff shortages, an assault and lack of advancement led her to leave the nursing industry and hit the open road.
North Texas restaurants dealing with low staff, supplies during omicron surge
Restaurants are still feeling the pain from staffing and product shortages during this ongoing COVID-19 surge. One Fort Worth restaurant owner says he had to close down right before New Year’s Eve because he didn't have staff. He’s still struggling to find ingredients for certain menu items and supplies.
Michigan woman collects $3M lottery prize after checking spam folder
Laura Spears, 55, said she saw the e-mail that she had won the prize while looking for a missing e-mail in her spam folder.
IRS: Tax-filing season begins on Monday
Tax filing season begins Monday and the IRS is advising you to file as soon as possible.
Ivy League professor says her students think most Americans earn six figures
A professor from an Ivy League business school says her students think most Americans earn six figures.
Downtown Dallas businesses continuing to bounce back from COVID-19 pandemic
After the COVID-19 pandemic caused a number of business closures and took away business traffic in Downtown Dallas, things are starting to turn back around.
Monthly child tax credit to stop this weekend: What families should know
Millions of families who received a monthly payment from the IRS through the expanded child tax credit are facing their first month since July without cash from the federal program, even as inflation soars to the highest level in a generation.
Families adjusting after child tax credit program ends
Experts say the end of the child tax credit checks will make things difficult for the parents who have come to rely on the money as part of their budget.
Navient cancels $1.7 billion in student loans following settlement
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
Dallas hires workforce czar to find better jobs for people
They are calling her the Dallas jobs czar. Lynn McBee is taking on a big task -- finding better jobs for people who are unemployed or underemployed.