Red Lobster opens its first 'ghost kitchen' in Chicago
Red Lobster announced the opening of its first "ghost kitchen" location in Chicago, embracing a new style of restaurant focused entirely on fulfilling delivery orders for customers and forgoing the traditional dine-in or takeout models.
Red Lobster announced the opening of its first "ghost kitchen" location in Chicago, embracing a new style of restaurant focused entirely on fulfilling delivery orders for customers and forgoing the traditional dine-in or takeout models.
How to pay off credit card debt during the coronavirus pandemic
Nearly half of Americans now report having credit card debt amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how to start paying it down.
Nearly half of Americans now report having credit card debt amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how to start paying it down.
Do you need an appraisal to refinance a mortgage?
A home appraisal can ensure a homeowner is paying what the home is worth currently.
A home appraisal can ensure a homeowner is paying what the home is worth currently.
6 ways to manage your personal loan better
Personal loans can be used for almost anything, from consolidating high-interest debt to funding a large expense. But if you fall behind on your payments or default on your loan, your credit card will take a hit. So, managing your personal loan with these 6 tips is key to gaining control of your finances.
Personal loans can be used for almost anything, from consolidating high-interest debt to funding a large expense. But if you fall behind on your payments or default on your loan, your credit card will take a hit. So, managing your personal loan with these 6 tips is key to gaining control of your finances.
What is the Coast FIRE movement for retirement?
The Coast FIRE movement is a new approach to retirement savings. Here's what you need to know about how it could affect your retirement plan.
The Coast FIRE movement is a new approach to retirement savings. Here's what you need to know about how it could affect your retirement plan.
Personal loan origination fees: Are they worth the cost?
A personal loan origination fee is paid up front when you take out a loan. It may be worth paying an origination fee if the loan has a long repayment period or a lower interest rate. But sometimes originations fees are not worth the cost.
A personal loan origination fee is paid up front when you take out a loan. It may be worth paying an origination fee if the loan has a long repayment period or a lower interest rate. But sometimes originations fees are not worth the cost.
Applying for a store credit card? Watch out for this big red flag
With the holidays on the near horizon, a store credit card could make sense. But brace yourself for a big shock when you apply.
With the holidays on the near horizon, a store credit card could make sense. But brace yourself for a big shock when you apply.
Record-low mortgage rates won't last — refinance before it's too late
Mortgage rates are still at record lows, but they won't last forever. Here's why you might want to refinance ASAP.
Mortgage rates are still at record lows, but they won't last forever. Here's why you might want to refinance ASAP.
Affirmative action program approved in Harris Co.
The Harris County Commissioners Court has approved a new Affirmative Action Program.
The Harris County Commissioners Court has approved a new Affirmative Action Program.
Coronavirus credit card payment holiday ending? Do this right now
Credit card providers are drawing the shades on consumer payment holidays. What’s next for struggling cardholders?
Credit card providers are drawing the shades on consumer payment holidays. What’s next for struggling cardholders?
How to get a home loan after retirement
There are unique challenges to qualifying as a retiree. Here’s how to prep for your home purchase.
There are unique challenges to qualifying as a retiree. Here’s how to prep for your home purchase.
The economy appears poised to benefit from a COVID-19 vaccine
"Businesses are back to the business of doing business," says RIA Advisors economic strategist Lance Roberts. "What a vaccine does is allow them to expand operation, to attract more business, and take advantage of more things."
"Businesses are back to the business of doing business," says RIA Advisors economic strategist Lance Roberts. "What a vaccine does is allow them to expand operation, to attract more business, and take advantage of more things."
Oprah picks all Black-owned or led businesses for 2020 ‘favorite things’
Oprah Winfrey's 2020 favorite things has a twist this year.
Oprah Winfrey's 2020 favorite things has a twist this year.
U.S. bankruptcy court approves sale of J.C. Penney
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas approved a purchase agreement that has substantially all of J.C. Penney’s retail and operating assets acquired by Brookfield Asset Management Inc. and Simon Property Group through a combination of cash and new term loan debt.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas approved a purchase agreement that has substantially all of J.C. Penney’s retail and operating assets acquired by Brookfield Asset Management Inc. and Simon Property Group through a combination of cash and new term loan debt.
Ulta to open beauty shops at 100 Target stores in 2021
The Ulta Beauty shops, which will each be about 1,000 square feet and carry makeup, skincare, and fragrance, will operate beside existing beauty sections in Target stores.
The Ulta Beauty shops, which will each be about 1,000 square feet and carry makeup, skincare, and fragrance, will operate beside existing beauty sections in Target stores.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau allows debt collectors to use social media
Debt collectors won't be allowed to deceive debtors, such as trying to "friend" someone without disclosing they are a debt collector.
Debt collectors won't be allowed to deceive debtors, such as trying to "friend" someone without disclosing they are a debt collector.
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.
Today’s mortgage refinance rates hold fast to 33-day low | November 9, 2020
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for November 9, 2020, which are unchanged from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for November 9, 2020, which are unchanged from last Friday.
Today's mortgage rates slip further from already unprecedented lows | November 9, 2020
Check out the mortgage rates for November 9, 2020, which are down from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for November 9, 2020, which are down from last Friday.
McDonald’s to introduce 'McPlant' meat alternative, drive-thru-only restaurants, new food packaging
McDonald’s revealed a number of new culinary and restaurant initiatives planned for the near future, designed to provide quicker, more user-friendly customer experiences and a wider range of menu options. Among those initiatives, the brand confirmed plans to begin testing its “McPLant” offering.
McDonald’s revealed a number of new culinary and restaurant initiatives planned for the near future, designed to provide quicker, more user-friendly customer experiences and a wider range of menu options. Among those initiatives, the brand confirmed plans to begin testing its “McPLant” offering.