Refinancing your mortgage? 5 questions you should ask first

With interest rates low, homeowners may opt to refinance – but not without a good review of potential outcomes.

Austin businesses say it's even more important to shop local this year

This year, local businesses say it's even more important for community members to go and support those here in the community. 

Black Friday online sales hit record amid COVID-19 pandemic

Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones.

Shoppers experience a whole new Black Friday amid pandemic

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, it's no surprise that Black Friday shopping turned into a totally new experience.

Black Friday crowds thin amid surging COVID-19 pandemic as retailers push online sales

In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.

Sony says it will have more PS5 in stock, cites 'unprecedented' demand

As consumers deal with a shortage of supplies for Sony's PlayStation 5, the Japanese tech giant said it will be releasing more inventory to retailers before the end of the year.

Absent new stimulus, wealthy pay off credit cards, while others dive deeper into debt

Credit cards reveal yet another example of the “K-shaped recovery” wherein high earners are recuperating, or even increasing their wealth during the economic downturn, and lower income earners are flailing.

Small Business Saturday more critical this holiday season amid coronavirus pandemic

Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.

How Black Friday and holiday shopping have changed for 2020

In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.

Unemployment claims rise to 778,000 as COVID-19 pandemic worsens

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.

Here’s why drivers should get comprehensive car insurance

Comprehensive auto insurance can be a good idea for drivers, if drivers understand how this insurance works.

How to choose a high-yield savings account

Want to build those savings fast? Don’t just choose the first bank you come to.

RadioShack gets another shot, this time with e-commerce

RadioShack has been pulled from the brink of death, again. Entrepreneur investors Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez scooped up the brand this year and plan to make RadioShack competitive again — this time online.

Dow crests 30,000 points on vaccine hopes, Biden transition

The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded above 30,000 points for the first time on Nov. 24 as investors were encouraged by the latest progress on developing coronavirus vaccines and news that the transition of power in the U.S. to President-elect Joe Biden will finally begin.