Fort Bend Co. launches consulting program to help small businesses survive
The county partnered with a consulting company to help small businesses, particularly minority and disadvantaged businesses that didn't receive PPP loans, with coaching to help turn things around.
The county partnered with a consulting company to help small businesses, particularly minority and disadvantaged businesses that didn't receive PPP loans, with coaching to help turn things around.
Ask these 5 questions before refinancing your mortgage
Don’t be afraid to ask the hard questions before spending time and money on a mortgage refinance.
Don’t be afraid to ask the hard questions before spending time and money on a mortgage refinance.
Don't let mortgage rates distract you. You should also consider this when refinancing
Four terms to know and the most important questions to ask when refinancing a mortgage.
Four terms to know and the most important questions to ask when refinancing a mortgage.
Why are coins hard to find during the pandemic?
The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.
The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.
Tuition insurance: Will it cover COVID-19?
With the COVID-19 pandemic creating uncertainty around college in the fall, many students and parents are wondering if tuition insurance is a good idea.
With the COVID-19 pandemic creating uncertainty around college in the fall, many students and parents are wondering if tuition insurance is a good idea.
What are student loan refinancing rates?
Student loan refinancing rates vary based on credit score, income, and other financial factors.
Student loan refinancing rates vary based on credit score, income, and other financial factors.
Struggling businesses face expensive property tax bills
The owner of the Potatoe Patch says he, now, faces a $59,000 property tax bill, that he can't pay. A sparse lunch-crowd, on a recent day, suggests how slow his recovery has been.
The owner of the Potatoe Patch says he, now, faces a $59,000 property tax bill, that he can't pay. A sparse lunch-crowd, on a recent day, suggests how slow his recovery has been.
How to earn credit card points and miles faster
Here’s the scoop on what it takes to maximize the points and miles from your credit card.
Here’s the scoop on what it takes to maximize the points and miles from your credit card.
Walmart to close stores on Thanksgiving
Walmart Inc. said that it will be closing its namesake stores and Sam's Clubs on Thanksgiving Day this year, saying that it wants to have its employees spend time with their families during the coronavirus.
Walmart Inc. said that it will be closing its namesake stores and Sam's Clubs on Thanksgiving Day this year, saying that it wants to have its employees spend time with their families during the coronavirus.
How a mortgage refinance could lead to $50,000 in savings
Why consumers should refinance now and when it makes sense to wait.
Why consumers should refinance now and when it makes sense to wait.
Whole Foods sued by workers for barring BLM face coverings
Whole Foods Market discriminated against its employees when it barred them from wearing Black Lives Matter face coverings while on the job, according to a federal lawsuit filed Monday in Boston.
Whole Foods Market discriminated against its employees when it barred them from wearing Black Lives Matter face coverings while on the job, according to a federal lawsuit filed Monday in Boston.
Bi-partisan RESTAURANTS Act aims to offer financial assistance to struggling bars and restaurants
The RESTAURANTS Act would provide $120 Billion dollars for independent bars and restaurants to stabilize businesses that have been decimated by the pandemic.
The RESTAURANTS Act would provide $120 Billion dollars for independent bars and restaurants to stabilize businesses that have been decimated by the pandemic.
How much equity do you need to refinance your mortgage?
Take time to run the numbers before you begin applying for a home refinance
Take time to run the numbers before you begin applying for a home refinance
3 benefits to taking out a private student loan with a cosigner
Borrowing with a cosigner can make private student loans more affordable. Read on to find out three benefits of taking out private student loans with a cosigner.
Borrowing with a cosigner can make private student loans more affordable. Read on to find out three benefits of taking out private student loans with a cosigner.
Bi-partisan RESTAURANTS Act aims to offer financial assistance to struggling bars and restaurants
The RESTAURANTS Act would provide $120 Billion dollars for independent bars and restaurants to stabilize businesses that have been decimated by the pandemic.
The RESTAURANTS Act would provide $120 Billion dollars for independent bars and restaurants to stabilize businesses that have been decimated by the pandemic.
Now's the best time to consolidate credit card debt — here's why
New data from the Fed shows that borrowers can save 6.98 percent on interest if they consolidate debt with a personal loan.
New data from the Fed shows that borrowers can save 6.98 percent on interest if they consolidate debt with a personal loan.
Stirring in the oil patch, Chevron buys Noble Energy for $5 billion
Chevron, based in San Ramon, California, has been shopping for assets since last year and with crude prices down more than 30% this year, it jumped Monday with its all-stock offering for the independent Houston oil and gas driller.
Chevron, based in San Ramon, California, has been shopping for assets since last year and with crude prices down more than 30% this year, it jumped Monday with its all-stock offering for the independent Houston oil and gas driller.
Mortgage rates hit another record low amid coronavirus pandemic
Your credit score will play a big role in what rate you get. Here’s how to boost it.
Your credit score will play a big role in what rate you get. Here’s how to boost it.
This is the best way to get lower student loan rates
Your credit score will play a big role in what rate you get. Here’s how to boost it. (iStock)
Your credit score will play a big role in what rate you get. Here’s how to boost it. (iStock)
What factors affect personal loan interest rates?
Understand the process and factors that affect interest rates before you apply for a personal loan.
Understand the process and factors that affect interest rates before you apply for a personal loan.