FICO made new credit score changes — here's how to avoid lowering yours
The newest FICO score likely won’t take effect for several years, but it’s still good to be prepared.
The newest FICO score likely won’t take effect for several years, but it’s still good to be prepared.
Mortgage rates near record low — here's why it's a good idea to refinance
Here’s how to tell if refinancing is worth the cost.
Here’s how to tell if refinancing is worth the cost.
Refinance student loans now and you'll likely save money — here's why
The Federal Reserve's emergency rate cut makes now an ideal time to refinance student loans, but refinancing isn't right for everyone.
The Federal Reserve's emergency rate cut makes now an ideal time to refinance student loans, but refinancing isn't right for everyone.
North Texas malls to re-open with varied safety rules for customers
Malls across North Texas are working to re-open as safely as possible and help businesses and customers follow the rules set by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Malls across North Texas are working to re-open as safely as possible and help businesses and customers follow the rules set by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Stocks surge on Gilead’s coronavirus drug and Fed’s pledge to keep rates near zero
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 449 points, or 1.86 percent, in the opening minutes of trading while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.04 percent and 2.03 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 449 points, or 1.86 percent, in the opening minutes of trading while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.04 percent and 2.03 percent, respectively.
Starbucks to reopen 90% of US stores by June in ‘carefully planned stages,’ according to report
U.S. stores will be open for to-go and delivery service, with cafe seating remaining closed to customers.
U.S. stores will be open for to-go and delivery service, with cafe seating remaining closed to customers.
US economy shrank at 4.8% rate last quarter as coronavirus struck
The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion on record.
The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion on record.
Amazon, Instacart and other essential workers reportedly plan walk-out strike May 1
According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.
According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.
Trump orders meat processing plants to remain open
The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open, according to the Associated Press.
The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open, according to the Associated Press.
Shortages easing on coronavirus-hit toilet paper
U.S. consumers have begun spotting rare Quilted Northern and Charmin toilet paper rolls on store shelves across the United States, as stocks start building after weeks of severe shortages.
U.S. consumers have begun spotting rare Quilted Northern and Charmin toilet paper rolls on store shelves across the United States, as stocks start building after weeks of severe shortages.
Companies seek to limit legal liability for virus infections
President Donald Trump has floated shielding businesses from lawsuits, according to the Associated Press.
President Donald Trump has floated shielding businesses from lawsuits, according to the Associated Press.
Stock rally takes breather ahead of Starbucks, Google earnings
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose as many as 378 points, or 1.57 percent, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite gained as much as 1.48 percent and 1.15 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose as many as 378 points, or 1.57 percent, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite gained as much as 1.48 percent and 1.15 percent, respectively.
Southwest posts 1st quarterly loss in almost a decade
Southwest Airlines posted its first quarterly loss in nearly a decade and said Tuesday that the downturn in air travel that began in late February shows no signs of letting up.
Southwest Airlines posted its first quarterly loss in nearly a decade and said Tuesday that the downturn in air travel that began in late February shows no signs of letting up.
Some North Texas businesses and theaters unsure if they'll reopen May 1; owners cite safety and finances
North Texas restaurants are among many businesses set to open at a limited capacity on May 1, but some business owners said the new guidelines invite more questions than answers.
North Texas restaurants are among many businesses set to open at a limited capacity on May 1, but some business owners said the new guidelines invite more questions than answers.
Hair salons, gyms & bars still not allowed to open in Texas under Gov. Abbott's new guidelines
Governor Greg Abbott said now is not the time to reopen places where people are naturally closer together or sharing the same space and equipment, such as bars, salons and gyms.
Governor Greg Abbott said now is not the time to reopen places where people are naturally closer together or sharing the same space and equipment, such as bars, salons and gyms.
Whataburger to pay $180K to settle retaliation suit that claims manager was told to only hire white applicants
According to the lawsuit, a general manager of a Tallahassee Whataburger location repeatedly told her hiring manager to hire white, and not black, applicants.
According to the lawsuit, a general manager of a Tallahassee Whataburger location repeatedly told her hiring manager to hire white, and not black, applicants.
Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan program
The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.
The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.
Dow, S&P jump as states begin coronavirus reboot
Investors usher in the week on an optimistic note.
Investors usher in the week on an optimistic note.
Small business loan program plagued by outages, delays as second wave of aid begins
E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.
E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.
Papa John’s founder donates $1 million to small businesses for COVID-19 relief
The money will be be distributed as charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations, and some money will go to small business owners directly, according to a statement.
The money will be be distributed as charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations, and some money will go to small business owners directly, according to a statement.