How to get pre-approved for a mortgage

Are you ready to buy a home? Here’s what you need to know about mortgage preapproval.

US retail sales rise for 3rd month amid COVID-19 pandemic but slowdown expected

The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.

How to protect your credit score during the economic crisis

With so many people out of work and struggling to pay credit card, mortgage, and loan payments, you may be worried it's damaging your credit score.

How do small personal loans work?

Do your homework if you want to take out a personal loan to cover your emergency expenses.

4 things you can do to save money within just minutes

Looking for a few ways to save big bucks quickly? Check out these tips that can save you money in an hour or less.

Payday Advance apps offer much cheaper alternative to payday loans

Instead of turning to high-interest payday loans, some people are turning to payday advance apps to get advanced money for little to no cost.

US cybersecurity agency warns of fake COVID-19 Small Business Administration loan website

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said an email that directs people to a fake SBA COVID-19 loan website has been stealing people’s information.

Discount department store Stein Mart files for bankruptcy, may close all 281 stores

Discount department store Stein Mart revealed Wednesday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, saying it plans to close a "significant portion, if not all" of its 281 stores nationwide.

United Airlines wants travelers to know how safe they'll be when they fly

Airlines have been hit with low revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic as many try to avoid infection. Airlines are working to let travelers know they'll be safe when they fly.

United Airlines wants travelers to know how safe they'll be when they fly
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The airline industry has been hit, particularly hard, by the COVID-19 pandemic, as carriers expect to lose tens of billions of dollars because few people are flying.

What qualifies you for free college?

College is expensive, but there are ways to ease the burden and attend college for free.

What is a subprime credit score?

A subprime credit score can affect your ability to obtain financing for student loans, personal loans, or a new credit card.

The pandemic is forcing stores to close, and limiting choices for consumers

In March, Houston's retail sector was doing very well, with all kinds of options in all kinds of places. Five months later, much of that has changed and the worst may be yet to come.