Price gouging plagues Texans searching for lodging, necessities amid winter storm

Officials in Texas say the winter storm that knocked out power and water to millions of residents is providing an opportunity for some unscrupulous merchants to take advantage of the situation by charging exorbitant prices for essential supplies.

New hotel opens in heart of Phoenix amid COVID-19 pandemic

AC Hotel Phoenix Downtown is the first hotel to open in Phoenix since the start of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

CEO defends Robinhood at House committee hearing over GameStop saga

The House Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing Thursday following January’s GameStop saga during which shares soared 1,600% before falling back to Earth.

Student loan refinancing rates hit record low again

The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.

US unemployment claims jump to 861,000 as layoffs stay high

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week to 861,000, evidence that layoffs remain painfully high despite a steady drop in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.

How to pay for an engagement ring

Don’t let buying that engagement ring bankrupt you.

Los Angeles drops in 'best cities' ranking due to high housing costs, low job growth

Based on high housing costs and a decline in job growth, California cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Jose have proven less resilient during the pandemic, according to a ranking of economic vitality by the Santa Monica-based Milken Institute released Wednesday.

Here are some of the best student loan forgiveness options

With record amounts of student loan debt, more borrowers qualify for student loan forgiveness. Here the most popular loan forgiveness options.

How auto insurance premiums are calculated

Shopping around for car insurance? Use a car insurance premium calculator before deciding on an insurance policy.

Lumber supply shortage in Arizona, US continues as demand remains

The demand for lumber remains high as the actual amount of lumber is low in Arizona and the US. The pandemic has impacted the industry tremendously, as well as weather and shipping delays.

Kroger plans to offer 15-minute COVID-19 tests to customers nationwide

Kroger announced plans to offer a completely at-home, COVID-19 test with results in 15 minutes to its customers nationwide, pending the test’s emergency approval from the FDA.

Arizona House committee passes unemployment bill, now it moves to the House for a vote

An Arizona House committee unanimously passed an unemployment bill Monday, Feb. 15 that would increase the weekly payout as well as encourage part-time work. It now goes to the entire House of Representatives for a vote.