Refinancing your mortgage? 5 questions you should ask first

With interest rates low, homeowners may opt to refinance – but not without a good review of potential outcomes.

Austin businesses say it's even more important to shop local this year

This year, local businesses say it's even more important for community members to go and support those here in the community. 

Black Friday online sales hit record amid COVID-19 pandemic

Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones.

Amazon hiring spree adds 1,400 workers per day

Amazon has hired more than 400,000 people globally since January, amounting to more than 1,000 new hires per day, the company confirmed to FOX Business.

Black Friday crowds thin amid surging COVID-19 pandemic as retailers push online sales

In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.

Absent new stimulus, wealthy pay off credit cards, while others dive deeper into debt

Credit cards reveal yet another example of the “K-shaped recovery” wherein high earners are recuperating, or even increasing their wealth during the economic downturn, and lower income earners are flailing.

Small Business Saturday more critical this holiday season amid coronavirus pandemic

Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.

How Black Friday and holiday shopping have changed for 2020

In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.

US economy sprints toward normal in 2021 but with coronavirus scars

With the help of COVID-19 vaccines and, possibly, more government relief, the U.S. economy may return to normal by the second half of next year.

Unemployment claims rise to 778,000 as COVID-19 pandemic worsens

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.

Here’s why drivers should get comprehensive car insurance

Comprehensive auto insurance can be a good idea for drivers, if drivers understand how this insurance works.

How to choose a high-yield savings account

Want to build those savings fast? Don’t just choose the first bank you come to.

Economists urge Congress to send out second round of $1,200 stimulus checks

A group of more than 125 economists is calling on Congress to send out more direct cash payments to American families to help them weather the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic downturn.

Can you lose money in a high yield savings account?

There are both risks and rewards with high-yield savings accounts. They offer higher APYs than most traditional savings accounts. But if in one year you earn more than $10 in interest, you are required to report it on your tax return or face a penalty.