economy

Texas is growing, and it's growing so much that the state has reclaimed the title of the number one growth state in America. It's a title Texas had from 2016 to 2018, before dropping behind Florida in 2019 and Tennessee in 2020. But once again, Texas is king and the number one growth state in the United States...

Get a good look at Amarillo's economy and at the issues that impact our city the most.

Looking for a career that many people may not even realize is good?

Ever wonder just how efficient your state government is? It can be tough to figure, as there really aren't too many tools out there that provide up-to-the-minute report cards on our local leaders.

The median net worth of working-class Americans is now lingering at a 43-year low of $57,000.

Negotiations between President Obama and the Republican-led House of Representatives over the "fiscal cliff" are heating up. Some economists believe if a compromise isn't made by December 31 of this year, the U.S. economy could fall back into recession.

The average income of the American family is down for the second year in a row, with households earning nearly eight percent less than what they did in 2007 prior to having their financial throats cut by a downtrodden economy.

The nation’s unemployment rate is currently stuck at 8.3 percent, but in some cities, it’s much lower. So if you’re okay with relocating, where should you start your job search?

Those listmakers at Forbes dropped their rundown of the Highest Paid Celebs Under 30, and it’s dominated by women — and Justin Bieber, who is No. 2 on the list. Joining the Biebs are Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. Who got the top spot?

Named for billionaire investor Warren Buffett, who has argued that he shouldn’t pay a lower tax rate than his secretary, the Buffett Rule would mandate a minimum 30 percent tax rate for any household which makes over $1 million a year. But is  the  rest of country onboard with such an idea?

Nationwide, employment numbers seem to be picking up. But when you break it down by city, all things certainly aren’t equal — so which ones have the best and worst job markets?

Seems there’s a bit of a bright spot on the decimated horizon of the real estate market — it looks a lot better than it did a few years ago. But how long before we see a full recovery?