Austin Energy offers incentives to those buying smart thermostats
Austin Energy is offering up $155 in rebates and incentives to its customers who purchase a smart thermostat.
Austin Energy is offering up $155 in rebates and incentives to its customers who purchase a smart thermostat.
Guitar Center files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Guitar Center has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing financial hardships due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Guitar Center has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing financial hardships due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
UK signs trade deal with Canada to prepare for Brexit
The U.K. has signed an interim trade deal with Canada to give the government more time to negotiate future trading rules as it prepares the country for business life outside the European Union.
The U.K. has signed an interim trade deal with Canada to give the government more time to negotiate future trading rules as it prepares the country for business life outside the European Union.
Closing eight California prisons could save $1 billion
There are about 97,700 adults in the state prison system and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation also handles about 56,500 adult parolees.
There are about 97,700 adults in the state prison system and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation also handles about 56,500 adult parolees.
Thanksgiving dinner cost down 4% during coronavirus pandemic, report claims
The cost for Thanksgiving dinner is down $2.01 compared with last year, the lowest since 2010.
The cost for Thanksgiving dinner is down $2.01 compared with last year, the lowest since 2010.
Unemployment claims increase to 742,000 as COVID-19 cases surge
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs.
How does a home appraisal work?
Demystifying an important step in the buying process.
Demystifying an important step in the buying process.
President-elect Joe Biden backs student loan relief
President-elect Joe Biden is considering forgiving student loan debt for millions of people, but says that the action should take place in Congress.
President-elect Joe Biden is considering forgiving student loan debt for millions of people, but says that the action should take place in Congress.
Student loan payments set to resume Jan. 1, 2021 — here’s what you need to know
For millions of student loan borrowers who have benefited from payment relief during the coronavirus pandemic, the payments will resume beginning Jan. 1, 2021.
For millions of student loan borrowers who have benefited from payment relief during the coronavirus pandemic, the payments will resume beginning Jan. 1, 2021.
Biden vows to strengthen economy despite exploding COVID-19 pandemic
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday outlined his plans to boost the U.S. economy but said any structural reforms depend first on reining in the COVID-19 pandemic.
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday outlined his plans to boost the U.S. economy but said any structural reforms depend first on reining in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today's mortgage refinance rates hold firm to 40-day low | November 16, 2020
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for November 16, 2020, which are unchanged from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for November 16, 2020, which are unchanged from last Friday.
Refinancing your mortgage close to retirement? 4 things to consider
Refinancing your home once you’re retired can hinder your finances.
Refinancing your home once you’re retired can hinder your finances.
Trump to ban Americans from investing in Chinese companies
Trump targets China's capital markets.
Trump targets China's capital markets.
Georgetown seeking feedback on proposed list for 2021 bond package
Members of the public can use an interactive, online map tool to indicate whether they support the proposed projects, as well as provide comments.
Members of the public can use an interactive, online map tool to indicate whether they support the proposed projects, as well as provide comments.
709,000 seek unemployment aid as pandemic escalates
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing.
Who pays for recounts in presidential elections?
The rules around paying for recounts are not the same across the board. Who puts up the money for a recount typically depends upon whether the recount is automatic or requested.
The rules around paying for recounts are not the same across the board. Who puts up the money for a recount typically depends upon whether the recount is automatic or requested.
Debt collectors will be allowed to contact you via text, social media messaging, email by 2021
By next year, debt collectors will be allowed to contact debtors via text messages, email and even through private social media messaging.
By next year, debt collectors will be allowed to contact debtors via text messages, email and even through private social media messaging.
Down payments increase nearly 30% for homebuyers amid COVID-19 pandemic
Home down payments are on the rise.
Home down payments are on the rise.
Less than 2 weeks remain to collect $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
The fast-approaching deadline, Nov. 21, is for those who have not yet received a $1,200 stimulus check but still may qualify.
The fast-approaching deadline, Nov. 21, is for those who have not yet received a $1,200 stimulus check but still may qualify.
Stocks surge on Wall Street amid vaccine news, US election outcome
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.