Tips for spotting and avoiding personal loan scams

Personal loan scams have been on the rise. Here are six red flags that can help you identify scammers and find reputable personal loan lenders.

Biden extends federal student loan payment pause until May 1

President Joe Biden has extended the student loan payment freeze by 90 days through May 1, 2022, “as we manage the ongoing pandemic and further strengthen our economic recovery.”

ATX Specialty Foods coming to Hays Commerce Center in Kyle

ATX Specialty Foods, a producer that works with several well-known Austin food brands, is moving to Kyle.

Amazon Web Services down? Another outage reportedly disrupts some sites

Amazon Web Services (AWS) was dealing with another apparent outage on Wednesday, according to DownDetector — impacting some companies that rely on it.

Austin restaurants, bars close temporarily due to recent COVID-19 spike

Kome Sushi Kitchen in Central Austin is one of many establishments that have shut down temporarily due to the recent outbreak in cases.

Amazon adds 2,000 new jobs through Austin Tech Hub expansion

Amazon is leasing a fourth building at The Domain to accommodate the addition of 2,000 new jobs in its Austin Tech Hub.

Kellogg strike ends after employees approve new labor contract

Kellogg said Tuesday that the new contract provides immediate, across the board wage increases and enhanced benefits for all.

How much does it cost to refinance a student loan?

Refinancing may make your student loan debt more manageable. And in most cases, there’s no upfront cost. (iStock)

Final child tax credit payments issued as Manchin pulls support for Build Back Better

The Build Back Better bill is a $1.7 trillion social safety net that includes investments in climate change, health care and child care, which includes expanding child tax credit (CTC) payments through 2022.

Austin based start-up Brewbike raises $3M+ in bridge funding

Austin-based startup raises over $3 million in bridge funding to be used for expansion to college campuses across the country.