Google employees form company’s first-ever labor union, a tech industry rarity

A group of Google engineers and other workers announced Monday they have formed a union, creating a rare foothold for labor organizers in Silicon Valley.

How a mortgage refinance affects your net worth

A mortgage refinance could affect your net worth, but it could help your finances long-term.

Today's mortgage rates creep lower | January 4, 2021

Check out the mortgage rates for January 4, 2021, which are trending down since last Wednesday.

Will student loans be forgiven in 2021?

A new administration could bring student loan forgiveness relief to more borrowers.

Student loan refinance calculator: How to calculate your payments

A student loan refinance calculator can help you determine how much your payments would be if you refinance your loan. Here's how to use it.

Barstool Sports founder raises over $16M for small businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy launched a fundraising effort with the nonprofit 30 Day Fund for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 called "The Barstool Fund, contributing $500,000 of his own money toward the effort.

HHS tells FDA to cancel surprise fees on distilleries who made hand sanitizer

Distilleries that made hand sanitizer amid a shortage earlier this year were shocked to learn that the FDA was slapping them with a $14,060 fee.

District judge rules to allow dine-in restrictions in Austin-Travis County

After pushback from the state, Austin-Travis County will be allowed to enforce food and beverage establishments to close for dine-in between the hours of 10:30 pm and 6:00 am through the holiday weekend.

Restaurant owners push back against local dine-in curfew orders

Restaurant owners are pushing back against the city of Austin and Travis County's recent order closing restaurants and bars on New Year's Eve.

Captain Nemo’s in Irving closes after 50 years of making sandwiches

Customers traveled from across North Texas and waited in line in the damp weather just to have one last meal at Captain Nemo’s Steak Submarines.

Unemployment benefit claims unexpectedly fall as coronavirus lockdowns widen

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week amid a rise in COVID-19 infections and new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.

Walmart apologizes after tweet calls GOP Sen. Hawley '#soreloser'

Walmart is blaming a short-lived tweet calling GOP Sen. Josh Hawley a "#soreloser" on a mistake by an employee who meant to add the comment to a personal account rather than the retailer's corporate Twitter page.

10 questions to ask your mortgage lender before closing

Buying a home is a big investment, so before you close on your new mortgage or mortgage refinance, it’s important to ask your lender these top 10 questions so you can make the best financial decision possible.