Cash stuffing explained: Why envelope budgeting is making a comeback
Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.
Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.
What's driving Americans' record-high credit card debt? Annual survey reveals answers
Industry analysts warn that carrying a credit card balance is a slippery slope.
Industry analysts warn that carrying a credit card balance is a slippery slope.
Judge scraps Biden-era rule capping credit card late fees: What to know
A federal judge has scrapped a rule from the Biden administration that would have placed a cap on credit card late fees.
A federal judge has scrapped a rule from the Biden administration that would have placed a cap on credit card late fees.
Inflation fell in March despite Trump tariffs: Here's why
Inflation fell to its lowest numbers since September last month, despite President Trump’s back-and-forth on tariffs and uncertainty surrounding the economy.
Inflation fell to its lowest numbers since September last month, despite President Trump’s back-and-forth on tariffs and uncertainty surrounding the economy.
IRS stimulus check update: Deadline, eligibility, and how to claim your refund
Time is running out for individuals who missed claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. This refundable credit is available to those who did not receive one or more Economic Impact Payments (EIPs), commonly referred to as stimulus checks.
Time is running out for individuals who missed claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. This refundable credit is available to those who did not receive one or more Economic Impact Payments (EIPs), commonly referred to as stimulus checks.
These major US airlines have top frequent-flier programs: study
Alaska, United and Delta Airlines all earned high ranks.
Alaska, United and Delta Airlines all earned high ranks.
Minnesota most 'financially literate' state: Survey
A new survey says Minnesotans are the most financially literate people in the United States.
A new survey says Minnesotans are the most financially literate people in the United States.
MN joins Sigue Corp. settlement, those owed can claim refund now
As part of the agreement, the company says any potential outstanding money owed to customers can be requested through a claim to its customer service line.
As part of the agreement, the company says any potential outstanding money owed to customers can be requested through a claim to its customer service line.
Average Wall Street bonus is more than most people's salary: See the numbers
Bonuses on Wall Street surged to record highs last year, nearly quadrupling the average annual salary in the U.S.
Bonuses on Wall Street surged to record highs last year, nearly quadrupling the average annual salary in the U.S.
Bank of Mom and Dad paying out $1,474 a month on average to adult kids
With economic pressures mounting, adulting has never felt more expensive—and more parents are stepping in to help.
With economic pressures mounting, adulting has never felt more expensive—and more parents are stepping in to help.
Best states for taxes in 2025
There’s no avoiding taxes no matter which state you live in, but where you live could mean you pay a lot more – or a lot less.
There’s no avoiding taxes no matter which state you live in, but where you live could mean you pay a lot more – or a lot less.
Here are the top side hustles in 2025
If you’re searching for ways to earn a little extra cash, these gigs might offer a little financial relief.
If you’re searching for ways to earn a little extra cash, these gigs might offer a little financial relief.
MN budget surplus down to $456M for 2026-27, expenses expected to outpace revenue in 2029
The report predicts that spending growth will outpace revenue in 2029, leaving Minnesota in the red after a record-setting projected surplus of $17.5 billion in 2023.
The report predicts that spending growth will outpace revenue in 2029, leaving Minnesota in the red after a record-setting projected surplus of $17.5 billion in 2023.
Social Security March payment schedule: Here’s when checks go out
Social security payments are sent monthly, but the date can vary depending on the 2025 calendar and when you were born.
Social security payments are sent monthly, but the date can vary depending on the 2025 calendar and when you were born.
Minimum wage earners must work impossible number of hours to afford rent: report
Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
IRS tax refund schedule 2025: what you need to know
Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.
Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for Trump tax cuts to be made permanent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday signaled that the White House wants Trump's tax cut package from 2017 to be extended permanently before their expiration this year, rather than a temporary extension.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday signaled that the White House wants Trump's tax cut package from 2017 to be extended permanently before their expiration this year, rather than a temporary extension.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in 2025?
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
How far will $1 million go for retirement in Minnesota?
Increasing costs across the board and longer lifespans are causing retirees to look for more ways to stretch their savings and benefits to the maximum amount possible.
Increasing costs across the board and longer lifespans are causing retirees to look for more ways to stretch their savings and benefits to the maximum amount possible.
Nearly 2 in 3 Americans say money in their bank accounts not up with inflation, survey says
A new WalletHub survey reveals how Americans feel about their banks in 2025, from inflation concerns to what matters most when choosing an account.
A new WalletHub survey reveals how Americans feel about their banks in 2025, from inflation concerns to what matters most when choosing an account.