How to take out a student loan: A step-by-step guide

Start by filling out the FAFSA for federal student loans before you turn to private loans to pay for college.

Best graduate student loans of fall 2021

Federal student loan options for graduate students are limited. Private student loans could help you fill the gap and fund your graduate degree.

First Black-owned bank to open in Twin Cities in November

First Independence Bank, a Black-owned-and-operated financial institution in Detroit, Michigan is breaking ground in the Twin Cities.

Student debt: Loans of those with severe disabilities to be forgiven

More than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes will see their student loan debts forgiven, the Biden administration said Thursday.

Fixed student loan rates fall, variable rates creep back up — but remain relatively low

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What are the federal student loan limits for the 2021-22 school year?

Federal Direct loans come with set borrowing limits, which are dependent upon a number of factors. Keep reading to learn the federal student loan limits for the 2021-22 school year.

US unemployment claims hit pandemic low as hiring strengthens

The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.

Met Council forecasts older, more diverse Twin Cities population by 2050

The Metropolitan Council forecasted a 30-year horizon in the Twin Cities, outlining opportunities for growth in more ways than one. 

Personal loans for small business: What to know

Personal loans enable you to launch or grow your business and are a great option if you don’t qualify for a small-business loan.

Twin Cities bridal shops to pay restitution for delayed wedding dresses, AG Ellison says

Two Twin Cities wedding dress shops will pay restitution for brides who suffered damages after their dresses were not delivered within the promised timeframe, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison's Office announced Wednesday. 

Millions of Americans have college debt but no degree: How to pay off your student loans

About a third of college students drop out, and they may be left tackling expensive student loan debt even without a degree to show for it. Here's how you can pay off your college debt with no diploma.