$20 million available for diverse Houston-area small businesses, non-profits
Diverse Houston-area small businesses and non-profit organizations have an opportunity to apply for grants thanks to a new portal.
Gun makers made over $1B from selling AR-15-style guns over past decade, report finds
Firearm company CEOs testified at a congressional hearing that their products are legal and they are horrified by violence but guns themselves aren't to blame.
JetBlue to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion, creating nation's 5th largest airline
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
Spirit, Frontier abandon merger bid, paving way for JetBlue deal
The Frontier offer was worth more than $2.6 billion in cash and stock, far short of JetBlue's all-cash bid of $3.7 billion.
Fannie Mae revises GDP forecast for 2022, 2023 amid high inflation
Rising inflation could push the economy into a recession sooner than economists had previously projected, according to the latest forecast from Fannie Mae.
Biden confirms he’ll make student loans decision by end of August
In an exchange with reporters, President Joe Biden confirmed he will soon make a decision on student loans. Here are the choices he is weighing.
Many borrowers took out student loans anticipating debt forgiveness, survey says
Many student loan borrowers took out loans in recent years with the belief that the Biden administration would cancel student loan debt, a recent survey said.
Today’s best mortgage refinance deal? Look to 20-year rates | July 26, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 26, 2022, which are largely up from yesterday.
Student loan refinance rates edge down for 5-year variable-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
30-year mortgage refinance rates plunge three quarters of a point | July 25, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 25, 2022, which are down from last Friday.
Today’s 30-year mortgage rates plunge half a point to 34-day low | July 25, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for July 25, 2022, which are down from last Friday.
Brazoria County pizzeria expands, despite inflation and recession concerns
At a time of rising inflation and a possible recession, some businesses may be looking to 'protect' themselves from whatever's coming. But a Brazoria County pizzeria thinks 'now' is the time to grow.
Loans for a 600 credit score: What to know and where to find one
It’s possible to take out a personal loan with a 600 credit score, but you may not qualify for the best possible rates or terms.
Mortgage rates rise as eyes turn to next Fed rate hike
Consumer demand for homes is dying down as mortgage rates rise. With an interest rate hike expected from the Fed next week, rates could continue to move higher. Here's how you can get the best interest rate.
Today’s best mortgage refinance deal? 15-year rates are the lowest available | July 21, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 21, 2022, which are largely up from yesterday.
Still time to save: 20-year mortgage rates hold steady | July 21, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for July 21, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Employment scams triple in Texas since March: BBB
The BBB says its Scam Tracker reports nearly tripled between March to June 2022 and historical data indicates the season for employment scams is not over yet.
Trucker protest shuts down operations at Port of Oakland
The protest involves hundreds of independent big-rig truckers that have blocked the movement of cargo in and out of terminals at the Port of Oakland, which is one of the 10 busiest container ports in the country.
Macy's opening four smaller format stores outside malls this fall
The off-mall Macy's stores come as part of the company's broader strategy, which will shutter 125 Macy's stores in lower-tier malls by 2023.
Amid delays, American Airlines earns $476 million on record revenue in 2Q
American Airlines earned $476 million in the second quarter on record revenue from summer travelers and said Thursday that it expects to remain profitable in the third quarter.