Inflation sees the lowest annual rise since 2021
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the main measure of inflation, increased 0.2% in September, a similar increase consumers saw in August and July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the main measure of inflation, increased 0.2% in September, a similar increase consumers saw in August and July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
How much do you need to earn to be considered middle class in MN?
A new survey is looking at what you need to make to be considered middle class in the United States. Here's what you need to earn in Minnesota:
A new survey is looking at what you need to make to be considered middle class in the United States. Here's what you need to earn in Minnesota:
Taxpayers in these 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS
The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.
The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.
Maryland city will pay you $20,000 to move there
A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.
A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.
Survey reveals Americans' 2 biggest financial regrets
Amid ongoing inflation, a new survey found that the majority of Americans have financial regrets. Here's what they are.
Amid ongoing inflation, a new survey found that the majority of Americans have financial regrets. Here's what they are.
The US added 818,000 fewer jobs this year than originally estimated
Over 800,000 fewer jobs were added by employers in the last few months, but consumer sentiment about the economy is still strong.
Over 800,000 fewer jobs were added by employers in the last few months, but consumer sentiment about the economy is still strong.
Here's how much money you need to feel 'rich' in 2024
Fewer than one in five Americans surveyed said they are currently on top of their finances.
Fewer than one in five Americans surveyed said they are currently on top of their finances.
July inflation drops below 3 percent as Fed considers September rate cut
Inflation dipped below 3% for the first time in three years, and that, combined with other economic indicators, may push the Fed to slash interest rates more than once.
Inflation dipped below 3% for the first time in three years, and that, combined with other economic indicators, may push the Fed to slash interest rates more than once.
Mortgage rates drop to lowest rate in more than a year
Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest they've been in over a year after reacting to a lower-than-expected jobs report.
Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest they've been in over a year after reacting to a lower-than-expected jobs report.
Despite tough times for Tesla, EV sales set new record in second quarter
Tesla's sales may have dropped, but electric vehicle sales as a whole have continued to increase.
Tesla's sales may have dropped, but electric vehicle sales as a whole have continued to increase.
Economists' advice as stock market slides: Don't panic
A major stock market slide accelerated Monday with the Dow Jones marking its worst day in almost two years.
A major stock market slide accelerated Monday with the Dow Jones marking its worst day in almost two years.
Parents rely heavily on borrowing to pay for college costs: survey
Roughly 42% of families said they planned to rely on federal student loans, and 16% said they would use private loans to pay for college, according to a recent survey.
Roughly 42% of families said they planned to rely on federal student loans, and 16% said they would use private loans to pay for college, according to a recent survey.
Mortgage rates barely budged this week as more listings flood the market
Mortgage rates didn't change much this week, but more home listings are coming on the market even as buyers are backing off.
Mortgage rates didn't change much this week, but more home listings are coming on the market even as buyers are backing off.
Here's the salary you need to be in the top 1% in Minnesota
What does it take to be a top 1% income earner in Minnesota? A new study is offering some insight.
What does it take to be a top 1% income earner in Minnesota? A new study is offering some insight.
Consumers find mild relief as June inflation dips by 0.1 percent
Inflation has slowed, thanks to a decrease in the gas index and the energy index.
Inflation has slowed, thanks to a decrease in the gas index and the energy index.
Leasing a car more popular, high-credit consumers choosing to lease more than 30 percent of the time
Car leases are becoming more popular as prices for cars still remains high.
Car leases are becoming more popular as prices for cars still remains high.
More than 1 in 3 US households have financial insecurity, survey says
The number of American households that are feeling the strain when it comes to paying for necessities such as food and bills, saw a 6.7% increase in 2024 compared to the same period in 2022.
The number of American households that are feeling the strain when it comes to paying for necessities such as food and bills, saw a 6.7% increase in 2024 compared to the same period in 2022.
Some vacationers expect to use credit card for more than $5,000 of summer travel
Some Americans plan to pay for vacations this summer with credit cards for points, while others are doing it because they can't afford to travel otherwise, a recent Debt.com survey said.
Some Americans plan to pay for vacations this summer with credit cards for points, while others are doing it because they can't afford to travel otherwise, a recent Debt.com survey said.
Homeowners and renters struggling to afford the high cost of housing: survey
Renters and homeowners have had to downsize, tap their retirement savings and delay critical housing repairs to afford the high cost of housing, a recent Nationwide survey said.
Renters and homeowners have had to downsize, tap their retirement savings and delay critical housing repairs to afford the high cost of housing, a recent Nationwide survey said.
Here's how much money Americans have to make to feel rich, according to survey
A new survey reveals that few Americans are making the kind of money they feel they need to live comfortably or be considered rich.
A new survey reveals that few Americans are making the kind of money they feel they need to live comfortably or be considered rich.