This is the best way to get lower student loan rates

Your credit score will play a big role in what rate you get. Here’s how to boost it. (iStock)

What factors affect personal loan interest rates?

Understand the process and factors that affect interest rates before you apply for a personal loan.

How to maximize your credit card rewards

Getting the most from your rewards credit cards depends on cardholder priorities, spending habits, and the user’s unique financial needs.

Best ways to refinance Parent PLUS student loans

If you’re looking to save money or pass off payment obligations to your child, refinancing can help.

How to stop living off credit cards

Credit card debt is one of the most pervasive forms of consumer financial debt, but there are ways to stop living off their revolving credit.

Whataburger unveils new restaurant design, expands into new markets

The company says that the restaurant redesign will have a reduced environmental impact due to the use of renewable resources when possible, LED lighting and more efficient equipment for 24-hour use.

Missed the tax deadline? Take these steps now

Here are some steps you can take to keep your penalties to a minimum if you were unable to file by July 15.

FOX 7 Discussion: Study shows LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination law would help Texas economic recovery

Economist Dr. Ray Perryman joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about his recent study that shows an LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination law would bring hundreds of thousands of new jobs to Texas.

List of Austin businesses lost during COVID-19 pandemic is growing

Austin business owners said the best thing the community can do is get takeout, buy gift cards or visit establishments that are currently open. 

Kohl’s to require customers to wear face coverings beginning July 20

Kohl’s says they consider health and safety a top priority — and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.