What should you use a personal loan for?

From an emergency to a big-ticket purchase, personal loans can provide the funding you need.

Mortgage and refinance rates today, Oct. 1: How to take advantage

Here's a look at today's mortgage and refinance rates for October 1, 2020. This year, mortgage rates have hit record lows nine times. Will rates keep dropping?

United and American Airlines furloughing 32,000 employees

The moves by two of the nation's four biggest airlines represent the first -- and likely the largest part -- of involuntary job cuts across the industry in coming days.

Lord Fletcher's closing early due to COVID-19 cases among staff

Lord Fletcher’s restaurant, a lakeside restaurant on Lake Minnetonka, announced Tuesday it will close until the spring after reporting three confirmed COVID-19 cases among its staff.

How to get a $20,000 personal loan

A variety of loan options are available, but your credit score is a deciding factor.

Is paying off your credit cards in full bad?

Paying down your credit card is always a good idea. But is paying it off completely a credit score no-no?

Gov. Walz begins listening tour with small businesses on pandemic's impact

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz started a series of listening sessions with small businesses owners to see what more the state can do to help them during the pandemic.

Mille Lacs Band announces grant to study possible business incubator program

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe says it has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the state of Minnesota to study entrepreneurism in its economy and the feasibility of a business incubator program.

Can I get a personal loan if I have student loans?

When you have student loans, getting a personal loan can be tricky. Lenders may see you as a risk. But there are ways to improve your chances of qualifying.

Pros and cons of high-yield savings accounts

Yes, interest rates are low right now. That doesn’t mean there aren’t good deals to be had with high yield savings accounts.

18M homeowners missing out on mortgage refinance savings, study says

A new report from Black Knight shows that 18 million homeowners stand to save by refinancing their home loan. Are you one of them?

Federal judge postpones Trump ban on popular app TikTok following emergency hearing

A federal judge on Sunday postponed a Trump administration order that would have banned the popular video sharing app TikTok from U.S. smartphone app stores around midnight.

Choo Choo Bob's train store among thousands closing amid pandemic

The number of businesses closing their doors is up nationwide, and according to a study, they will likely be closed for good.