6 ways to improve your odds of getting a low mortgage refinance rate
With interest rates set at historical low levels through 2022, now may be an ideal time to consider refinancing your mortgage. Follow these tips to secure the lowest rate possible.
With interest rates set at historical low levels through 2022, now may be an ideal time to consider refinancing your mortgage. Follow these tips to secure the lowest rate possible.
How to handle student loan payments during COVID
Struggling to keep up with your student loan payments during the pandemic? Here's what you need to know.
Struggling to keep up with your student loan payments during the pandemic? Here's what you need to know.
Some Redditors call #silversqueeze campaign a 'trap,' claim hedge funds behind surge
The rush into silver futures Monday created confusion amid Wall Street chaos, with some retail traders on Reddit calling the surge in commodity prices a “false flag.”
The rush into silver futures Monday created confusion amid Wall Street chaos, with some retail traders on Reddit calling the surge in commodity prices a “false flag.”
10-year-old who used Kwanzaa money to invest in GameStop makes thousands
A 10-year-old San Antonio boy made a killing by selling GameStop stock he was gifted more than a year ago.
A 10-year-old San Antonio boy made a killing by selling GameStop stock he was gifted more than a year ago.
FOX 7 Discussion: Reddit investors vs Wall Street
Michael Sury, a lead economist at UT Austin, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss the trading chaos stemming from Reddit investors fueling stocks this week.
Michael Sury, a lead economist at UT Austin, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss the trading chaos stemming from Reddit investors fueling stocks this week.
Texas AG Ken Paxton launches investigation into Robinhood, hedge funds over GameStop
Texas officials will demand records on user restrictions from the trading app, Robinhood and several online brokerages.
Texas officials will demand records on user restrictions from the trading app, Robinhood and several online brokerages.
North Texas brewery offering $1 beers to GameStop employees
As GameStop is in the news for the Wall Street frenzy over its stock price, Grapevine brewery Hop & Sting Brewing Co. decided to help out GameStop employees by offering them a beer for just $1.
As GameStop is in the news for the Wall Street frenzy over its stock price, Grapevine brewery Hop & Sting Brewing Co. decided to help out GameStop employees by offering them a beer for just $1.
Amid GameStop and AMC frenzy, Citron Research discontinues reports on short selling
The investment firm Citron Research has discontinued its practice of providing reports on short selling. Here’s what that means.
The investment firm Citron Research has discontinued its practice of providing reports on short selling. Here’s what that means.
Robinhood tells customers it will allow ‘limited buys’ amid GameStop, AMC trading frenzy
Robinhood, the online trading platform at the center of a speculative frenzy involving shares of GameStop, AMC and other flailing companies, told its customers Thursday that it would be allowing “limited buys” of these companies starting Friday.
Robinhood, the online trading platform at the center of a speculative frenzy involving shares of GameStop, AMC and other flailing companies, told its customers Thursday that it would be allowing “limited buys” of these companies starting Friday.
GameStop stock explained: Here’s what short selling is and why it’s shaking up Wall Street
Amid the recent astronomical surge in value of shares of struggling companies like GameStop and AMC, trading strategies like short selling and short squeezing have been trending all over social media, leaving many scrambling to keep up. Here’s what you need to know to understand what’s going on.
Amid the recent astronomical surge in value of shares of struggling companies like GameStop and AMC, trading strategies like short selling and short squeezing have been trending all over social media, leaving many scrambling to keep up. Here’s what you need to know to understand what’s going on.
Will revenue hunt greenlight casino gambling in Texas?
While some in Texas remain reluctant to green light casinos, most say it's high time to keep Texas dollars in Texas.
While some in Texas remain reluctant to green light casinos, most say it's high time to keep Texas dollars in Texas.
Stimulus check calculator: Confirm you received full relief payment before filing 2020 tax return
Americans can claim any missing money from their stimulus checks when they file their 2020 tax return.
Americans can claim any missing money from their stimulus checks when they file their 2020 tax return.
GameStop stock frenzy: Robinhood, others limit trading, sparking lawsuit and Senate panel hearing
Robinhood and other online trading platforms moved to restrict trading in GameStop and other stocks that have soared recently due to rabid buying by smaller investors.
Robinhood and other online trading platforms moved to restrict trading in GameStop and other stocks that have soared recently due to rabid buying by smaller investors.
GameStop stock price frenzy: What to know
Trading volume has surged in shares of GameStop, AMC Entertainment, as well as Bed Bath & Beyond and BlackBerry, stunning Wall Street firms betting that those stocks would fall.
Trading volume has surged in shares of GameStop, AMC Entertainment, as well as Bed Bath & Beyond and BlackBerry, stunning Wall Street firms betting that those stocks would fall.
US economy shrank 3.5% in last year after growing 4% last quarter
Stuck in the grip of a viral pandemic, the U.S. economy grew at a 4% annual rate in the final three months of 2020 and shrank last year by the largest amount in 74 years.
Stuck in the grip of a viral pandemic, the U.S. economy grew at a 4% annual rate in the final three months of 2020 and shrank last year by the largest amount in 74 years.
Unemployment claims drop; still at 847,000 as pandemic rages on
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
6 mistakes to avoid when comparing car insurance quotes online
Shopping for car insurance online is fairly easy, with few forms to fill out. But to compare insurers and get the very best rates, you’ll want to avoid these six mistakes.
Shopping for car insurance online is fairly easy, with few forms to fill out. But to compare insurers and get the very best rates, you’ll want to avoid these six mistakes.
4 factors to consider when choosing a high-yield savings account
High-yield savings accounts are found at both online and brick-and-mortar banks and credit unions. High-yield accounts offer better APYs than standard savings accounts, but rates are variable, and you can only six make withdrawals in one month.
High-yield savings accounts are found at both online and brick-and-mortar banks and credit unions. High-yield accounts offer better APYs than standard savings accounts, but rates are variable, and you can only six make withdrawals in one month.
5 college expenses you should budget for
Getting another degree can add costs to a budget.
Getting another degree can add costs to a budget.
Arizona woman drains her 401K as unemployment agency keeps her account under review
As the Department of Economic Security has kept an Arizona woman's account under review for months, she's had to drain her retirement account to get by during the pandemic.
As the Department of Economic Security has kept an Arizona woman's account under review for months, she's had to drain her retirement account to get by during the pandemic.