Why the crypto plunge is a cautionary tale for public pension funds

The plunge in prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in recent weeks provides a cautionary tale for the handful of public pension funds that have dipped their toes in the crypto pool over the past few years.

Inflation, expenses rise sharply as priorities for most Americans, poll finds

Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.

US employers add a solid 372,000 jobs in sign of resilience

America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.

This is how much money you need to make to be happy living in Minnesota, survey finds

A new study reveals how much money is "required" for happy living in Minnesota, and the state is in the top 20 when it comes to the highest income needed to live happy. 

Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’

As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.

Minneapolis minimum wage increase starts today

Starting today the minimum wage in Minneapolis has increased for all workers within city limits.

Nearly 70% of medical debt will be removed from US credit reports

Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.

US importing baby formula from Mexico to ease shortage

Trucks contracted by the Department of Health and Human Services will drive about 1 million pounds of Gerber Good Start Gentle infant formula from a Nestlé plant to U.S. retailers, the White House said.