How to refinance your mortgage

Considering a refinance? Here are five steps you’ll need to take to make it happen.

BP to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide amid COVID-19 pandemic

Chief Executive Bernard Looney said that the cuts will affect office-based roles in BP’s global workforce of 70,000 people and come mostly this year.

How to lower your private student loan payments

While the CARES Act applies to federal student loans only, private student loan borrowers also have relief options. 

9-year-old Kamryn Johnson sells bracelets to help Minneapolis rebuild after riots

The Twin Cities metro is healing following the death of George Floyd and destructive riots. The efforts to help families to rebuild neighborhoods is just starting and some of the biggest ideas are coming from small efforts.

Texas Supreme Court declines to hear Austin appeal in paid sick leave case

According to NFIB, a small business advocacy organization, the 3rd Court of Appeals issued a temporary injunction in 2018 that put the ordinance on hold hile the was pending. 

Jordan Brand commits to donating $100M over 10 years to organizations fighting racial inequality

Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand announced on Friday that they would be donating $100 million over the next 10 years to “organizations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.”

US unemployment drops unexpectedly to 13.3% amid outbreak

The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.

Wall Street's rally zooms higher after surprise gain in jobs

The report gives credence to the building optimism among stock investors that the economy can recover relatively quickly from its current hole.

JCPenney shutting down 154 stores after coronavirus-driven bankruptcy

Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.

Universal Orlando to reopen on Friday with new safety protocols like virtual queues and distancing on rides

Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.

Capacity increased at Typhoon Texas Waterpark under next phase of Texas reopening

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the third phase of his plan to reopen the state on June 3 and it immediately went into effect allowing businesses to operate at 50% capacity.

Mortgage relief options — refinance or loan modification?

If you want to save money on your mortgage, find out if a refinance or loan modification is a good option for you.