Cash stuffing explained: Why envelope budgeting is making a comeback

Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.

Michigan nuclear plant set to restart; first for U.S.

The Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan is one step closer to restarting as President Trump forges ahead to thaw American energy sources.

Existing U.S. home sales plunge, report shows
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Realtor.com Senior Economist Joel Berner joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss new data from the National Association of Realtors, which shows existing-home sales slipped 5.9% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million.

TGI Fridays' US footprint has shrunk to 85 restaurants across the country

TGI Fridays’ footprint in the U.S. has shrunk, with the well-known chain's website on Wednesday listing just 85 restaurants across the country.

Stocks rally after Trump admin comments on tariffs
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Jenny Rae Le Roux, CEO of Management Consulted, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest on stocks, tariffs and more economic headlines.

Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland is selling brand

Billy McFarland, who served prison time after the 2017 Fyre Festival disaster, said the brand needs a larger team to fulfill its potential.

'New Coke': One of the biggest flops in marketing history

It's been 40 years since Coke's infamous attempt at rebranding. They rolled out a new formula to compete with Pepsi in 1985 that went over so badly, it resulted in protests.

Stock market rallies after string of daily losses
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Economist Mike Walden joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to explain the stock market's rally on Tuesday.

Tesla's reports 71% drop in profits
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FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss Tesla's latest earnings report.

Best and worst states for working moms in 2025, ranked

A WalletHub study ranked all 50 states and D.C. based on child care, work-life balance and professional opportunities for working mothers.

These stores are poised to benefit if US tariffs drive up new clothing costs

Higher prices for clothes may compel shoppers to buy their items online from resale sites and consignment stores to search for affordable deals.

Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer hits Walmart shelves in 8 states ahead of WrestleMania 41

Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer, the official beer of WWE, is now available at Walmart in eight states. The launch marks a major retail expansion for the patriotic light lager.

Google’s online ad business found to be an illegal monopoly by federal judge

A federal judge ruled that Google illegally monopolized key parts of the digital ad market, marking the company’s second major antitrust loss in less than a year.