Rental companies selling cars at discounted prices following halt on travel amid COVID-19 lockdowns
As Hertz Global Holdings Inc., files for bankruptcy following a near-halt on most travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, rental companies have reportedly begun selling much of their fleets in an attempt to survive the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
As Hertz Global Holdings Inc., files for bankruptcy following a near-halt on most travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, rental companies have reportedly begun selling much of their fleets in an attempt to survive the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Stocks soar on reopening optimism
U.S. equity markets surged to their best levels in months as states continued to reopen and as traders returned to the New York Stock Exchange for the first time since shutting down on March 23 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
U.S. equity markets surged to their best levels in months as states continued to reopen and as traders returned to the New York Stock Exchange for the first time since shutting down on March 23 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Wedding videography company denies refund after man's fiancee dies, taunts him on website
After Justin Montney’s fiance died in a car crash, he reached out to get a refund on his $1,800 deposit. The company said it was nonrefundable, and the back and forth began.
After Justin Montney’s fiance died in a car crash, he reached out to get a refund on his $1,800 deposit. The company said it was nonrefundable, and the back and forth began.
Where Americans are spending and saving money in coronavirus pandemic
Forty-five percent surveyed said they spent more during quarantine.
Forty-five percent surveyed said they spent more during quarantine.
Credit cards that can save you money on groceries, gas
The consumer site Nerdwallet recently researched credit cards that can save you the most money when you buy groceries, gas, or just about anything else.
The consumer site Nerdwallet recently researched credit cards that can save you the most money when you buy groceries, gas, or just about anything else.
Deadline approaching for laid-off workers to get health insurance
Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available for a modest cost — sometimes even free — across the country, but few people seem to know how to find it.
Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available for a modest cost — sometimes even free — across the country, but few people seem to know how to find it.
Stocks post weekly gains after quiet Friday session ahead of Memorial Day
U.S. equity markets slipped Friday but registered solid weekly gains as investors focused on the reopening of the American economy while also keeping tabs on Chinese President Xi JInping's efforts to tighten his grip over Hong Kong ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.
U.S. equity markets slipped Friday but registered solid weekly gains as investors focused on the reopening of the American economy while also keeping tabs on Chinese President Xi JInping's efforts to tighten his grip over Hong Kong ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.
NC man wins $1 million in lottery after asking family members to each pick a number
In order for Jonathan Gonzalez, a North Carolina resident, to win the lottery, his own luck wasn’t enough. So he called upon his entire family to each pick a number, a decision which would win him $1 million.
In order for Jonathan Gonzalez, a North Carolina resident, to win the lottery, his own luck wasn’t enough. So he called upon his entire family to each pick a number, a decision which would win him $1 million.
Nearly 39 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Stocks rally as more states reopen economies
U.S. equity markets maintained gains Wednesday even though the Federal Reserve, in the April minutes, warned the coronavirus may carry 'considerable risk' for the U.S. economy.
U.S. equity markets maintained gains Wednesday even though the Federal Reserve, in the April minutes, warned the coronavirus may carry 'considerable risk' for the U.S. economy.
Houston businesses join forces to help struggling small businesses
Houston business groups are working to small business owners who barely staying afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Houston business groups are working to small business owners who barely staying afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus causes mortgage concerns, but many Americans did not need to pause payments
More than 4 million Americans have entered into forbearance agreements.
More than 4 million Americans have entered into forbearance agreements.
WHO’S HIRING: Thousands of Houston-area job openings
If you're out of a job, the good news is that there are thousands of current openings in the Houston area and beyond. Here’s a list of where to apply now.
If you're out of a job, the good news is that there are thousands of current openings in the Houston area and beyond. Here’s a list of where to apply now.
Where’s my stimulus check? IRS adds phone operators to answer relief payment questions
The IRS is adding 3,500 phone representatives to handle a flood of calls from taxpayers waiting for their stimulus checks.
The IRS is adding 3,500 phone representatives to handle a flood of calls from taxpayers waiting for their stimulus checks.
‘Not just a horror story’: FTC says some nursing homes are taking residents' stimulus checks
The Federal Trade Commission learned some nursing homes have been trying to take stimulus checks from residents who use Medicaid.
The Federal Trade Commission learned some nursing homes have been trying to take stimulus checks from residents who use Medicaid.
Survey: 55 percent of employees say they work 1-10 extra hours remotely amid COVID-19
A recent survey done by Fishbowl, a employee social networking platform, found that the majority of its respondents said they were are working up to 10 more hours at home than they normally would if they were still working from their offices.
A recent survey done by Fishbowl, a employee social networking platform, found that the majority of its respondents said they were are working up to 10 more hours at home than they normally would if they were still working from their offices.
Stocks reverse course as investors take profits
U.S. equity markets closed lower across the board giving up earlier gains as investors took profits and reassessed the progress of a potential coronavirus treatment.
U.S. equity markets closed lower across the board giving up earlier gains as investors took profits and reassessed the progress of a potential coronavirus treatment.
Charities make unique fundraising opportunities during COVID-19 pandemic
As the COVID19 pandemic affects almost everyone's income, charities are having to get creative on ways to hold fundraisers that have been planned for months.
As the COVID19 pandemic affects almost everyone's income, charities are having to get creative on ways to hold fundraisers that have been planned for months.
Coronavirus pandemic puts Social Security at risk of insolvency by 2030
Bipartisan Policy Institute estimated that the depletion date would jump from 2035 to 2029.
Bipartisan Policy Institute estimated that the depletion date would jump from 2035 to 2029.
Dow surges over 900 points amid coronavirus vaccine progress as lockdowns ease
U.S. equity markets soared Monday after drugmaker Moderna announced progress toward a COVID-19 vaccine and as lockdowns continued to ease nationwide.
U.S. equity markets soared Monday after drugmaker Moderna announced progress toward a COVID-19 vaccine and as lockdowns continued to ease nationwide.