Do you need an appraisal to refinance a mortgage?
A home appraisal can ensure a homeowner is paying what the home is worth currently.
A home appraisal can ensure a homeowner is paying what the home is worth currently.
Costco mask policy: Customers with medical conditions now required to wear face shields
The retail giant is updating its COVID-19 policy to require all customers and employees to wear either a face mask or a face shield, except for children under the age of 2.
The retail giant is updating its COVID-19 policy to require all customers and employees to wear either a face mask or a face shield, except for children under the age of 2.
6 ways to manage your personal loan better
Personal loans can be used for almost anything, from consolidating high-interest debt to funding a large expense. But if you fall behind on your payments or default on your loan, your credit card will take a hit. So, managing your personal loan with these 6 tips is key to gaining control of your finances.
Personal loans can be used for almost anything, from consolidating high-interest debt to funding a large expense. But if you fall behind on your payments or default on your loan, your credit card will take a hit. So, managing your personal loan with these 6 tips is key to gaining control of your finances.
Downtown Austin Alliance to hold 26th annual Downtown Holiday Stroll
The stroll kicks off Nov 28 & will last until the end of the year, allowing the community to enjoy the holiday season in a safe & socially distant manner.
The stroll kicks off Nov 28 & will last until the end of the year, allowing the community to enjoy the holiday season in a safe & socially distant manner.
709,000 seek unemployment aid as pandemic escalates
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing.
What is the Coast FIRE movement for retirement?
The Coast FIRE movement is a new approach to retirement savings. Here's what you need to know about how it could affect your retirement plan.
The Coast FIRE movement is a new approach to retirement savings. Here's what you need to know about how it could affect your retirement plan.
Personal loan origination fees: Are they worth the cost?
A personal loan origination fee is paid up front when you take out a loan. It may be worth paying an origination fee if the loan has a long repayment period or a lower interest rate. But sometimes originations fees are not worth the cost.
A personal loan origination fee is paid up front when you take out a loan. It may be worth paying an origination fee if the loan has a long repayment period or a lower interest rate. But sometimes originations fees are not worth the cost.
Applying for a store credit card? Watch out for this big red flag
With the holidays on the near horizon, a store credit card could make sense. But brace yourself for a big shock when you apply.
With the holidays on the near horizon, a store credit card could make sense. But brace yourself for a big shock when you apply.
Record-low mortgage rates won't last — refinance before it's too late
Mortgage rates are still at record lows, but they won't last forever. Here's why you might want to refinance ASAP.
Mortgage rates are still at record lows, but they won't last forever. Here's why you might want to refinance ASAP.
Coronavirus credit card payment holiday ending? Do this right now
Credit card providers are drawing the shades on consumer payment holidays. What’s next for struggling cardholders?
Credit card providers are drawing the shades on consumer payment holidays. What’s next for struggling cardholders?
How to get a home loan after retirement
There are unique challenges to qualifying as a retiree. Here’s how to prep for your home purchase.
There are unique challenges to qualifying as a retiree. Here’s how to prep for your home purchase.
Oprah picks all Black-owned or led businesses for 2020 ‘favorite things’
Oprah Winfrey's 2020 favorite things has a twist this year.
Oprah Winfrey's 2020 favorite things has a twist this year.
Pizza Hut adds Beyond Meat sausage toppings to menus nationwide
The latest addition to Pizza Hut's menu: Beyond Meat sausage.
The latest addition to Pizza Hut's menu: Beyond Meat sausage.
AMC launches private theater rentals nationwide after pilot program entices moviegoers
The trial program in October resulted in more than 110,000 inquiries.
The trial program in October resulted in more than 110,000 inquiries.
U.S. bankruptcy court approves sale of J.C. Penney
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas approved a purchase agreement that has substantially all of J.C. Penney’s retail and operating assets acquired by Brookfield Asset Management Inc. and Simon Property Group through a combination of cash and new term loan debt.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas approved a purchase agreement that has substantially all of J.C. Penney’s retail and operating assets acquired by Brookfield Asset Management Inc. and Simon Property Group through a combination of cash and new term loan debt.
Ulta to open beauty shops at 100 Target stores in 2021
The Ulta Beauty shops, which will each be about 1,000 square feet and carry makeup, skincare, and fragrance, will operate beside existing beauty sections in Target stores.
The Ulta Beauty shops, which will each be about 1,000 square feet and carry makeup, skincare, and fragrance, will operate beside existing beauty sections in Target stores.
Romaine lettuce recalled again nationwide over E. coli concerns
Tanimura & Antle Inc. voluntarily recalled single head romaine lettuce that was shipped to nearly two dozen states over fears that the leafy greens may be contaminated with E. coli.
Tanimura & Antle Inc. voluntarily recalled single head romaine lettuce that was shipped to nearly two dozen states over fears that the leafy greens may be contaminated with E. coli.
Some grocery chains reinstating limits on toilet paper, paper towels amid rising COVID-19 cases
A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”
A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”
Less than 2 weeks remain to collect $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
The fast-approaching deadline, Nov. 21, is for those who have not yet received a $1,200 stimulus check but still may qualify.
The fast-approaching deadline, Nov. 21, is for those who have not yet received a $1,200 stimulus check but still may qualify.
Stocks surge on Wall Street amid vaccine news, US election outcome
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.