Buying a house in 2021? 6 steps you should take

It may look different, but it’s still possible to purchase your dream home right now.

Slack experiences global outage on first Monday of 2021

Slack, a widely-used communication platform, was down for many users on the first Monday of 2021 as many employees in the U.S. returned to work after the holidays.

How a mortgage refinance affects your net worth

A mortgage refinance could affect your net worth, but it could help your finances long-term.

Today's mortgage rates creep lower | January 4, 2021

Check out the mortgage rates for January 4, 2021, which are trending down since last Wednesday.

Will student loans be forgiven in 2021?

A new administration could bring student loan forgiveness relief to more borrowers.

Student loan refinance calculator: How to calculate your payments

A student loan refinance calculator can help you determine how much your payments would be if you refinance your loan. Here's how to use it.

10 questions to ask your mortgage lender before closing

Buying a home is a big investment, so before you close on your new mortgage or mortgage refinance, it’s important to ask your lender these top 10 questions so you can make the best financial decision possible.

Minnesota restaurant workers worried about holiday season as 4-week shutdown looms

Minnesota restaurant workers are demanding some financial assistance to survive, as the state prepares to go into a four-week shutdown beginning this weekend, with many worried about how they’re going to weather the upcoming holiday season. 

Minnesota minimum wage to increase on Jan. 1

Minnesota’s minimum wage will increase to adjust to inflation on Jan. 1, 2021, the state Department of Labor and Industry announced Monday. 

House GOP, Dems stymie requests to reconsider stimulus, spending package after Trump grievances

House Republicans and Democrats Thursday blocked each others' "unanimous consent" requests put forward after President Trump aired grievances to the massive coronavirus stimulus and government funding package.

Alibi Drinkery's restraining order stays in effect after court hearing

Judge Jerome Abrams left in place a temporary restraining order preventing Alibi Drinkery from opening its doors, as it did two days in a row last week.