Hotel industry losing hundreds of employees as it waits for financial relief

Several hotels, including ones in Arizona, are losing a high volume of business during the pandemic. They're awaiting financial relief from the federal government as they lay off hundreds of employees.

How can I lower my student loan interest rate?

Reducing your student loan interest rate could help you cut costs during this time of economic uncertainty.

Silicon Valley exodus: Bay Area tech companies leaving for Texas

In the last few weeks, three major Silicon Valley players have decided that the Lone Star State is more tech friendly than the Golden State by moving their headquarters. 

Monday marks Free Shipping Day for online holiday shoppers

Hundreds of online retailers are taking part in Free Shipping Day with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve.

California subpoenas Amazon over worker safety during coronavirus pandemic

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Monday asked a judge to order Amazon to comply with subpoenas his office issued nearly four months ago as part of an investigation into how the company is protecting workers from the coronavirus at its facilities.

'Christmas cliff' looms for millions of Americans on the verge of losing their unemployment benefits

It’s being called the “Christmas Cliff.” On Dec. 26, millions of Americans are set to lose their unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic, adding another layer of stress for those who are jobless this holiday.

How to get the lowest student loan refinance rate

Rates on a student loan refinance loan are very low right now. Find out if you should refinance your loans to save.

Oracle relocates Redwood City headquarters to Austin, Texas

The company is the largest employer in Redwood City, with over 6,500 employees, representing 13.5% of the jobs in that city.

More restaurants offering outdoor dining options amid COVID-19 surge in Arizona

After Governor Ducey's executive order that allowed for expanded outdoor dining amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Phoenix city officials say restaurants are applying to expand their outdoor dining options.

Moving to Texas: Why Tesla’s Elon Musk, Oracle and HPE are leaving California

All eyes are on Texas after Tesla CEO Elon Musk and major tech companies emigrate from California. We take a look at what makes our Lone Star State so great.

Lawmakers say California jobless claims still a 'black hole'

Republican Assemblyman Jim Patterson, the committee’s vice chairman and a frequent critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Democratic administration, cited complaints from two whistleblower employees of the Employment Development Department as well as customers who contacted his office in saying the new ID.me verification system “is failing substantially.”

Federal student loans are due soon: What to know

With interest rates near historic lows, now could be a good time to consider a student loan refinance.

What happens to a student loan if you drop out?

Taking a break from college? Then pay attention to student loans, as lenders will be paying attention to borrowers.