Another 1.48 million laid-off workers seek US jobless aid
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.
Unclaimed $1 million winning Powerball ticket purchased in El Paso set to expire
The Quick Pick ticket matching five numbers drawn for the January 25 drawing was purchased at Big Savers Market located at 3630 Alamdea Ave. Suite B in El Paso.
The Quick Pick ticket matching five numbers drawn for the January 25 drawing was purchased at Big Savers Market located at 3630 Alamdea Ave. Suite B in El Paso.
US GDP fell at 5.0% rate in Q1; worse is likely on the way
It was the sharpest quarterly decline since an 8.4% fall in 2008 during the depths of the financial crisis.
It was the sharpest quarterly decline since an 8.4% fall in 2008 during the depths of the financial crisis.
Texans still experiencing delays receiving unemployment benefits
The TWC added eight call centers that operate 7 days a week and beefed up their computer servers to handle the nearly two million people who applied for unemployment when the shutdown began. But they say many calls are still coming in and they're working to answer them.
The TWC added eight call centers that operate 7 days a week and beefed up their computer servers to handle the nearly two million people who applied for unemployment when the shutdown began. But they say many calls are still coming in and they're working to answer them.
Denied a private student loan? 3 things you should do
Don’t panic — there are steps you can take to still get approved.
Don’t panic — there are steps you can take to still get approved.
What happens to your student loan if you transfer schools?
Changing colleges could affect your financial aid if you're receiving federal or private student loans.
Changing colleges could affect your financial aid if you're receiving federal or private student loans.
Only 47% of Americans are losing sleep over money despite pandemic: Study
For the 47 percent who are worried about money issues currently, 23 percent said their cause of stress revolved around everyday expenses, which Bankrate noted was down from the 32 percent who said the same last year.
For the 47 percent who are worried about money issues currently, 23 percent said their cause of stress revolved around everyday expenses, which Bankrate noted was down from the 32 percent who said the same last year.
IRS grants additional relief to retirement savers required to take plan distributions
Individuals can roll distributed funds back into a plan through August, according to IRS.
Individuals can roll distributed funds back into a plan through August, according to IRS.
Coronavirus unemployment benefits set to expire soon — what to do when that happens
Having a financial plan can help when the clock is counting down on unemployment.
Having a financial plan can help when the clock is counting down on unemployment.
5 things student loans can pay for (and 5 things it can't)
Student loans can help you cover a lot of your costs in college, but not every expense will qualify.
Student loans can help you cover a lot of your costs in college, but not every expense will qualify.
US new home sales rise surprisingly strong 16.6% in May
Sales of new homes rose a surprisingly strong 16.6% in May suggesting that the reopening of major parts of the country were giving a boost to the housing market.
Sales of new homes rose a surprisingly strong 16.6% in May suggesting that the reopening of major parts of the country were giving a boost to the housing market.
Not tying the knot due to COVID-19? Here's why not getting married could have severe financial ramifications
Financial experts warn that many couples could be making a big mistake by not tying the knot.
Financial experts warn that many couples could be making a big mistake by not tying the knot.
How you can find out if you’re still owed money from the 2017 Equifax data breach
Millions of Americans’ financial information was compromised in an Equifax data breach in 2017.
Millions of Americans’ financial information was compromised in an Equifax data breach in 2017.
'Austin, Let's Be a City of Us' campaign urging Austinites to wear face coverings
The campaign encourages Austinites to be united in the commitment to wear a face mask to protect all of Austin from another spike in COVID-19.
The campaign encourages Austinites to be united in the commitment to wear a face mask to protect all of Austin from another spike in COVID-19.
Existing home sale plunge 9.7% in 3rd straight monthly drop
The National Association of Realtors said Monday that the monthly decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million, the slowest pace since a home buyers tax credit expired in October 2010.
The National Association of Realtors said Monday that the monthly decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million, the slowest pace since a home buyers tax credit expired in October 2010.
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty.
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty.
Coronavirus impacts your home's value — here's how
Surprisingly, home values may not fall in the coronavirus era. Lean more about where home prices may be going and why now may be an ideal time for a mortgage refinance.
Surprisingly, home values may not fall in the coronavirus era. Lean more about where home prices may be going and why now may be an ideal time for a mortgage refinance.
Mortgage rates are going down — see how much you can save now
Scoring even a slightly lower interest rate could save you tens of thousands of dollars.
Scoring even a slightly lower interest rate could save you tens of thousands of dollars.
SBA unveils new, 'borrower-friendly' forgiveness application for PPP loan recipients
The new application released by the Small Business Administration on Wednesday is just five pages long.
The new application released by the Small Business Administration on Wednesday is just five pages long.
Study: Texas economy fifth most racially equal in the U.S.
The study determined equality by subtracting the values attributed to whites and blacks for a given metric, using on the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The study determined equality by subtracting the values attributed to whites and blacks for a given metric, using on the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.