Minnesota governor urges residents to keep wearing masks in public even as state reopens
As he extends the state's stay-at-home order until May 18, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is urging state residents to wear masks when out in public situations.
As he extends the state's stay-at-home order until May 18, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is urging state residents to wear masks when out in public situations.
Interest rates steady during coronavirus pandemic: What it means for your wallet
Interest rates will remain at zero percent until the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic begin to subside, which is good news for some consumers, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday.
Interest rates will remain at zero percent until the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic begin to subside, which is good news for some consumers, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday.
Stocks wrap best month since 1987 as coronavirus recovery continues
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
Americans’ retirement accounts dropped during coronavirus — here’s how much the average account has now
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Do you need mortgage insurance?
Mortgage insurance can offer protection for your lender but it isn't always necessary.
Mortgage insurance can offer protection for your lender but it isn't always necessary.
Coronavirus sets student loan interest rates to historic lows — how to save money by refinancing
If you’re worried about making student loan payments, here are a few ways you can get some help from your student loan lenders.
If you’re worried about making student loan payments, here are a few ways you can get some help from your student loan lenders.
Small businesses sue Minnesota governor to end stay-at-home order
A group of small businesses is suing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, alleging parts of the governor’s stay at home orders are unconstitutional.
A group of small businesses is suing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, alleging parts of the governor’s stay at home orders are unconstitutional.
Minnesota company sees increase in puzzle sales amid stay-at-home order
Amid the stay-at-home order, people are looking for more activities to do inside and a Minnesota book company has something that's been pretty popular.
Amid the stay-at-home order, people are looking for more activities to do inside and a Minnesota book company has something that's been pretty popular.
What are the closing costs for selling a home?
There are a number of closing costs you can expect to pay when selling a home.
There are a number of closing costs you can expect to pay when selling a home.
Credit card annual fees can unlock better benefits — here’s how it works
Credit cards with annual fees can offer massive benefits, but they may not be right for everyone.
Credit cards with annual fees can offer massive benefits, but they may not be right for everyone.
Coronavirus student loan interest waivers being offered — how to take advantage
President Trump has aided those with student loans by suspending payments until September 30, 2020. But who qualifies for this relief?
President Trump has aided those with student loans by suspending payments until September 30, 2020. But who qualifies for this relief?
The basics of no-closing cost mortgage refinancing
So-called “no-cost” mortgage refinancing deals are a good deal for some consumers – but you’re paying the closing costs either way.
So-called “no-cost” mortgage refinancing deals are a good deal for some consumers – but you’re paying the closing costs either way.
Cheesecake Funk owner uses social media to reshape her business amid stay-at-home order
With a stay-at-home order now in effect for more than a month, the spread of COVID-19 is crippling many small business owners. The pandemic is also forcing some entrepreneurs to rethink how they do business.
With a stay-at-home order now in effect for more than a month, the spread of COVID-19 is crippling many small business owners. The pandemic is also forcing some entrepreneurs to rethink how they do business.
FICO made new credit score changes — here's how to avoid lowering yours
The newest FICO score likely won’t take effect for several years, but it’s still good to be prepared.
The newest FICO score likely won’t take effect for several years, but it’s still good to be prepared.
Mortgage rates near record low — here's why it's a good idea to refinance
Here’s how to tell if refinancing is worth the cost.
Here’s how to tell if refinancing is worth the cost.
Refinance student loans now and you'll likely save money — here's why
The Federal Reserve's emergency rate cut makes now an ideal time to refinance student loans, but refinancing isn't right for everyone.
The Federal Reserve's emergency rate cut makes now an ideal time to refinance student loans, but refinancing isn't right for everyone.
Many laid-off US workers due to coronavirus might make more money with unemployment benefits
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Study: 1 in 4 Minnesotans say they miss their 'work spouse' more than their actual partner
A quarter of Minnesotans say they miss their “work spouse” more than they would miss their actual partner, according to a study.
A quarter of Minnesotans say they miss their “work spouse” more than they would miss their actual partner, according to a study.
Jennie-O will 'pause' operations at Melrose facility amid COVID-19 outbreak
The Jennie-O Turkey store is going to "pause operations" temporarily at its Melrose, Minnesota location following confirmed cases of COVID-19 among employees.
The Jennie-O Turkey store is going to "pause operations" temporarily at its Melrose, Minnesota location following confirmed cases of COVID-19 among employees.
Best Buy to allow in-store appointment shopping at 200 stores starting in May
Starting in May, Best Buy says it will allow customers to make appointments for in-store consultations in some 200 of its stores across the country.
Starting in May, Best Buy says it will allow customers to make appointments for in-store consultations in some 200 of its stores across the country.