Mortgage rates rising amid uptick in US economic confidence: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates rising amid uptick in US economic confidence: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates rose over the past week, and economists say the increases will continue, but this is how Americans can keep their rates low.

Mortgage rates rose over the past week, and economists say the increases will continue, but this is how Americans can keep their rates low.

Minnesota reaches settlement with Water Gremlin after over 2 years

Minnesota reaches settlement with Water Gremlin after over 2 years

After more than two years of court battles, Minnesota has reached a settlement with Water Gremlin, a manufacturing company that specializes in fishing sinkers and lead acid battery terminals.

After more than two years of court battles, Minnesota has reached a settlement with Water Gremlin, a manufacturing company that specializes in fishing sinkers and lead acid battery terminals.

Deere employees reject latest contract offer, will remain on strike

Deere employees reject latest contract offer, will remain on strike

Employees would have received wages between $22.13 an hour and $33.05 an hour under the latest rejected contract, depending on their position.

Employees would have received wages between $22.13 an hour and $33.05 an hour under the latest rejected contract, depending on their position.

DoorDash launches ‘SafeDash’ app features to better protect drivers

DoorDash launches ‘SafeDash’ app features to better protect drivers

Under the new features, DoorDash drivers can quickly and easily connect with an ADT security agent through its app if they feel unsafe. DoorDash is also adding an in-app emergency assistance button.

Under the new features, DoorDash drivers can quickly and easily connect with an ADT security agent through its app if they feel unsafe. DoorDash is also adding an in-app emergency assistance button.

Social Security benefits could be slashed earlier than expected

Social Security benefits could be slashed earlier than expected

Social securities are set to increase at their highest rate in 40 years in 2022, but could be slashed early by 20% or more if Congress doesn't act.

Social securities are set to increase at their highest rate in 40 years in 2022, but could be slashed early by 20% or more if Congress doesn't act.

High home prices could drop in November as mortgage rates increase, economist says

High home prices could drop in November as mortgage rates increase, economist says

Home price growth could slow in the final months of 2021 as interest rates continue to rise, according to one. Here's what that means for homeowners and homebuyers

Home price growth could slow in the final months of 2021 as interest rates continue to rise, according to one. Here's what that means for homeowners and homebuyers

This is the college degree that actually pays off, study finds

This is the college degree that actually pays off, study finds

A new report from the Wall Street Journal found the graduate degree that's most likely to pay off in the form of higher earnings.

A new report from the Wall Street Journal found the graduate degree that's most likely to pay off in the form of higher earnings.

Social Security payments increasing significantly in 2022, new bill could send payments higher

Social Security payments increasing significantly in 2022, new bill could send payments higher

The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.

The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.

Best low-income loans: 12 lenders to consider

Best low-income loans: 12 lenders to consider

While having a low income might limit your borrowing options, there are lenders that offer low-income loans.

While having a low income might limit your borrowing options, there are lenders that offer low-income loans.

Minnesota organization works to connect workers with disabilities to jobs

Minnesota organization works to connect workers with disabilities to jobs

Minnesota is joining a long list of states taking steps to ensure people with disabilities are paid a fair wage. With a recent boost in state funding, one local organization is working to match job seekers that have disabilities with real jobs.

Minnesota is joining a long list of states taking steps to ensure people with disabilities are paid a fair wage. With a recent boost in state funding, one local organization is working to match job seekers that have disabilities with real jobs.

Salesforce pledges $300M to climate change investments

Salesforce pledges $300M to climate change investments

Salesforce on Thursday announced the San Francisco company would be giving $300 million to new climate investments toward reforestation and restoration.

Salesforce on Thursday announced the San Francisco company would be giving $300 million to new climate investments toward reforestation and restoration.

Minnesota candy company looking to hire 100 manufacturing workers in Le Center

Minnesota candy company looking to hire 100 manufacturing workers in Le Center

The sweet treats rolling off the production line at Maud Borup's manufacturing facility in Le Center, Minnesota have proven to be quite pandemic proof. While sales are up 75% this year, the company is currently down 100 employees.

The sweet treats rolling off the production line at Maud Borup's manufacturing facility in Le Center, Minnesota have proven to be quite pandemic proof. While sales are up 75% this year, the company is currently down 100 employees.

Mortgage rates remain above 3%, but homeowners can still save by refinancing

Mortgage rates remain above 3%, but homeowners can still save by refinancing

Mortgage interest rates are continuing to increase, rising past 3% this week. But as rates rise, homeowners can still save through a mortgage refinance.

Mortgage interest rates are continuing to increase, rising past 3% this week. But as rates rise, homeowners can still save through a mortgage refinance.