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.
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.
The report gives credence to the building optimism among stock investors that the economy can recover relatively quickly from its current hole.
Should you refinance into a 30-year or 15-year mortgage during coronavirus?
Refinancing your home loan could save you money in the long run, but financial struggles could make it difficult to qualify.
Refinancing your home loan could save you money in the long run, but financial struggles could make it difficult to qualify.
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.
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.
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.
Emergency SNAP benefits in Texas extended during COVID-19 pandemic
More than 900,000 SNAP households will see the additional amount on their Lone Star Card by June 12.
More than 900,000 SNAP households will see the additional amount on their Lone Star Card by June 12.
Should you continue paying private student loans if payments are suspended?
With interest rates in steep decline, it’s a good time to refinance a mortgage. Just make sure you’re taking the right steps.
With interest rates in steep decline, it’s a good time to refinance a mortgage. Just make sure you’re taking the right steps.
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.
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.
If you want to save money on your mortgage, find out if a refinance or loan modification is a good option for you.
How to find the best student loans (and get the lowest rates)
Shopping for the right student loans can help you save money on your education. Here are three key factors to look for when selecting a student loan lender.
Shopping for the right student loans can help you save money on your education. Here are three key factors to look for when selecting a student loan lender.
Mortgage refinance: Everything you need to know
With interest rates in steep decline, it’s a good time to refinance a mortgage. Just make sure you’re taking the right steps.
With interest rates in steep decline, it’s a good time to refinance a mortgage. Just make sure you’re taking the right steps.
Should small business owners take out personal loans during coronavirus?
A personal loan can provide working capital to businesses during a financial crisis.
A personal loan can provide working capital to businesses during a financial crisis.
Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic
Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.
Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.
Amazon plans event to jump-start summer sales
Amazon is planning another big shopping event apart from Prime Day to help jump-start summer sale.
Amazon is planning another big shopping event apart from Prime Day to help jump-start summer sale.
Small businesses bearing brunt of protest destruction
Small businesses, many minority-owned, are bearing the costs of the destruction and struggling to survive after the crippling coronavirus shutdowns.
Small businesses, many minority-owned, are bearing the costs of the destruction and struggling to survive after the crippling coronavirus shutdowns.
3 ways to tackle private student loans if you can’t pay due to coronavirus
If you’re having trouble paying down student loan debt during the pandemic, there may be some relief options to consider.
If you’re having trouble paying down student loan debt during the pandemic, there may be some relief options to consider.
H-E-B creates $1 million fund to address racial inequities and injustice
President of H-E-B, Craig Boyan, says in a statement, "We know words are not enough. Real change is rooted in action."
President of H-E-B, Craig Boyan, says in a statement, "We know words are not enough. Real change is rooted in action."
FOX 7 Discussion: People using COVID-19 funds to help damaged businesses
Joe Monastero with the Texas Restaurant Association joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about funds for restaurants damaged by looting and vandalism.
Joe Monastero with the Texas Restaurant Association joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about funds for restaurants damaged by looting and vandalism.
When should you refinance your mortgage?
Interest rates are at historic lows, signaling a good time to refinance.
Interest rates are at historic lows, signaling a good time to refinance.
GoFundMe campaign set up for Austin area black-owned businesses affected by COVID-19, recent protests
The funds, according to the campaign, will support verified black-owned business owners affected by COVID-19, protests, riots and looting.
The funds, according to the campaign, will support verified black-owned business owners affected by COVID-19, protests, riots and looting.