Stimulus payment for 4 million Americans to arrive by prepaid debit card

Instead of direct deposit or even a paper check, four million people will find their stimulus payment arrive in the form of a prepaid debit card.

Stocks post weekly gains after quiet Friday session ahead of Memorial Day

U.S. equity markets slipped Friday but registered solid weekly gains as investors focused on the reopening of the American economy while also keeping tabs on Chinese President Xi JInping's efforts to tighten his grip over Hong Kong ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. 

How to pick the best hotel credit card

If you’re a frequent traveler, a hotel credit card can be a big help. Just know the pros and cons, and choose a hotel card that meets specific travel needs.

Texas Reopening: Which businesses can open on May 22?

More businesses and services are opening on Friday, May 22, as part of Phase 2 of Texas' reopening plan.

FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott on COVID-19 in Texas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss COVID-19 in Texas and the reopening of the state's economy.

FOX 7 Discussion: COVID-19 impact on Austin’s economy

Economist Michael Sadler with McCombs School of Business joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin on the impact of COVID-19 on Austin's economy.

Stocks flounder on recovery concerns after coronavirus jobless claims near 39M

U.S. equity markets slipped Thursday as investors weighed the pace of the economic recovery after job losses tied to COVID-19 remain elevated.

Who is responsible for debt after divorce?

“What’s mine is yours” takes on a new meaning when debt is divvied up in a divorce.

Taco Bell announces plans to hire 30,000 employees this summer

Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp. announced Thursday that the company, together with its franchisees and licensees, plans to hire at least 30,000 employees this summer while continuing to adhere to strict safety measures to protect its restaurant teams against the coronavirus.

Facebook will begin allowing some employees to work from home permanently

Speaking from an internal staff meeting that was livestreamed on his Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will allow some of its employees to work from home permanently. 

What is a debt validation letter?

Take this important step if a debt collector comes knocking.