Life after an eviction: How to restore your credit
Texas law does not allow tenants to have an eviction suit expunged as many other states do, but there are steps you can take to repair the damage to your credit report.
Texas law does not allow tenants to have an eviction suit expunged as many other states do, but there are steps you can take to repair the damage to your credit report.
Community college enrollment appears to increase amid pandemic
Community college enrollment is going up as students prefer to begin or continue learning at a distance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Community college enrollment is going up as students prefer to begin or continue learning at a distance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Houston-area Wells Fargo executive fired over racially offensive posts
A Houston-area Wells Fargo executive is the latest to be fired for what he posted on social media.
A Houston-area Wells Fargo executive is the latest to be fired for what he posted on social media.
California governor declares budget emergency during COVID-19 crisis
Coronavirus and the shelter-in-place orders that followed has triggered a $54.3 billion state budget deficit.
Coronavirus and the shelter-in-place orders that followed has triggered a $54.3 billion state budget deficit.
Walmart pays another round of cash bonuses to US hourly employees working during pandemic
Full-time hourly associates were given a $300 bonus and part-time hourly and temporary associates received $150 on June 25.
Full-time hourly associates were given a $300 bonus and part-time hourly and temporary associates received $150 on June 25.
US sent $1.4 billion in coronavirus relief payments to dead people
While the IRS has asked survivors to return the money, it's not clear they have to.
While the IRS has asked survivors to return the money, it's not clear they have to.
Another 1.48 million laid-off workers seek US jobless aid
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.
Unclaimed $1 million winning Powerball ticket purchased in El Paso set to expire
The Quick Pick ticket matching five numbers drawn for the January 25 drawing was purchased at Big Savers Market located at 3630 Alamdea Ave. Suite B in El Paso.
The Quick Pick ticket matching five numbers drawn for the January 25 drawing was purchased at Big Savers Market located at 3630 Alamdea Ave. Suite B in El Paso.
Texans still experiencing delays receiving unemployment benefits
The TWC added eight call centers that operate 7 days a week and beefed up their computer servers to handle the nearly two million people who applied for unemployment when the shutdown began. But they say many calls are still coming in and they're working to answer them.
The TWC added eight call centers that operate 7 days a week and beefed up their computer servers to handle the nearly two million people who applied for unemployment when the shutdown began. But they say many calls are still coming in and they're working to answer them.
IMF downgrades outlook for global economy in face of virus
The International Monetary Fund has sharply lowered its forecast for global growth this year because it envisions far more severe economic damage from the coronavirus than it did just two months ago.
The International Monetary Fund has sharply lowered its forecast for global growth this year because it envisions far more severe economic damage from the coronavirus than it did just two months ago.
US inmates got coronavirus relief checks, and IRS wants them back
The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.
The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.
Only 47% of Americans are losing sleep over money despite pandemic: Study
For the 47 percent who are worried about money issues currently, 23 percent said their cause of stress revolved around everyday expenses, which Bankrate noted was down from the 32 percent who said the same last year.
For the 47 percent who are worried about money issues currently, 23 percent said their cause of stress revolved around everyday expenses, which Bankrate noted was down from the 32 percent who said the same last year.
IRS grants additional relief to retirement savers required to take plan distributions
Individuals can roll distributed funds back into a plan through August, according to IRS.
Individuals can roll distributed funds back into a plan through August, according to IRS.
Financial expert Suze Orman's advice to help you through the economic crisis
Financial expert Suze Orman offers advice for the economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Financial expert Suze Orman offers advice for the economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
US new home sales rise surprisingly strong 16.6% in May
Sales of new homes rose a surprisingly strong 16.6% in May suggesting that the reopening of major parts of the country were giving a boost to the housing market.
Sales of new homes rose a surprisingly strong 16.6% in May suggesting that the reopening of major parts of the country were giving a boost to the housing market.
Not tying the knot due to COVID-19? Here's why not getting married could have severe financial ramifications
Financial experts warn that many couples could be making a big mistake by not tying the knot.
Financial experts warn that many couples could be making a big mistake by not tying the knot.
Understanding bankruptcy and other options before you file
Here's what you need to know before filing for bankruptcy and other options you may have if you're one of the millions suffering financially due to the pandemic.
Here's what you need to know before filing for bankruptcy and other options you may have if you're one of the millions suffering financially due to the pandemic.
Buyers told vehicles bought at eastside warehouse were salvaged, police say they were stolen
Police tell men the trucks they bought were stolen not salvaged as they were told by the seller who has disappeared.
Police tell men the trucks they bought were stolen not salvaged as they were told by the seller who has disappeared.
How you can find out if you’re still owed money from the 2017 Equifax data breach
Millions of Americans’ financial information was compromised in an Equifax data breach in 2017.
Millions of Americans’ financial information was compromised in an Equifax data breach in 2017.
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty.
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty.