2020 teen summer employment was lowest since Great Recession
The number of teens who were able to get jobs during the summer of 2020 saw its lowest level since the Great Recession in 2008.
The number of teens who were able to get jobs during the summer of 2020 saw its lowest level since the Great Recession in 2008.
How to know if you’re prepared for early retirement
Retiring early is possible – if you get these four things right.
Retiring early is possible – if you get these four things right.
With student loan refi rates near record lows, here's how to calculate your savings
Calculate how much you can save by refinancing while student loan interest rates remain near historic lows.
Calculate how much you can save by refinancing while student loan interest rates remain near historic lows.
$7.75 million Lotto Texas winning ticket sold in Humble set to expire
A Quick Pick ticket matching six numbers drawn for the Jan. 9 drawing was purchased at Fuel Zone in Humble but the prize has not been claimed.
A Quick Pick ticket matching six numbers drawn for the Jan. 9 drawing was purchased at Fuel Zone in Humble but the prize has not been claimed.
US weekly unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop
The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.
The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.
9 City of Austin pools will be open to the public this summer
Nine out of 34 city of Austin pools will be opened to the public this summer due to a staffing shortage and winter storm damages.
Nine out of 34 city of Austin pools will be opened to the public this summer due to a staffing shortage and winter storm damages.
Kroger hosting hiring event Thursday, seeking 10K new workers
Kroger, which is already the largest grocery retailer in the United States, is hoping to hire 10,000 more workers with its hybrid hiring event taking place Thursday, June 10.
Kroger, which is already the largest grocery retailer in the United States, is hoping to hire 10,000 more workers with its hybrid hiring event taking place Thursday, June 10.
IRS contacting families possibly eligible for monthly payments
More than 36 million American families may be receiving letters from the IRS concerning eligibility for monthly Child Tax Credit payments.
More than 36 million American families may be receiving letters from the IRS concerning eligibility for monthly Child Tax Credit payments.
What to know if you defer your personal loan
While a loan deferment can help in the short term if you can’t pay your bill, it’s important to understand the long-term impact.
While a loan deferment can help in the short term if you can’t pay your bill, it’s important to understand the long-term impact.
Jumbo loans: Everything you need to know
A big purchase may require a big mortgage.
A big purchase may require a big mortgage.
Bezos, Musk among the rich who paid little to no income taxes, ProPublica reports
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos paid no income tax in 2007 and 2011. Tesla founder Elon Musk’s income tax bill was zero in 2018.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos paid no income tax in 2007 and 2011. Tesla founder Elon Musk’s income tax bill was zero in 2018.
Chipotle raising prices to offset its $15 minimum wage hike
Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.
Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.
Avoid these student loan mistakes when living off campus
Don’t let living off-campus hurt your future finances.
Don’t let living off-campus hurt your future finances.
Families receive child tax credit letters: The dates you will receive payments
Low- and middle-income parents can expect to receive $3,000 for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 for every child under age 6.
Low- and middle-income parents can expect to receive $3,000 for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 for every child under age 6.
Does having student loan debt make it harder to buy a house?
Student loan debt could prove challenging when seeking mortgage approval.
Student loan debt could prove challenging when seeking mortgage approval.
Janet Yellen: Interest rates may need to rise to ensure ‘economy doesn't overheat’
Inflation fears are beginning to rise, and now Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said interest rates may need to rise in order to combat that risk.
Inflation fears are beginning to rise, and now Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said interest rates may need to rise in order to combat that risk.
Biden to launch task force to address bottlenecks in supply chains
The Biden administration is forming a task force to address the bottlenecks in the semiconductor, construction, transportation and agriculture sectors.
The Biden administration is forming a task force to address the bottlenecks in the semiconductor, construction, transportation and agriculture sectors.
How to protect your credit from fraud
Consumers can avoid public WiFi and not click on suspicious links to avoid fraud.
Consumers can avoid public WiFi and not click on suspicious links to avoid fraud.
College tuition is up 33% since 2000: How to cope with rising costs
The cost of college tuition has ballooned in the past two decades, and it's causing students to take out more debt than ever. Here's how to save money on student loans amid rising secondary education costs.
The cost of college tuition has ballooned in the past two decades, and it's causing students to take out more debt than ever. Here's how to save money on student loans amid rising secondary education costs.
Getting a mortgage is getting easier than ever
The past year brought many hardships to the housing market as home prices skyrocketed and inventory was hard to come by. However, securing a home loan got much easier.
The past year brought many hardships to the housing market as home prices skyrocketed and inventory was hard to come by. However, securing a home loan got much easier.