US layoffs spike nearly 50% as DOGE-driven cuts take center stage
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Buy now, pay later under scrutiny as Klarna reports rising defaults
Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.
Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.
Procter & Gamble cutting up to 7,000 jobs amid tariffs, consumer uncertainty
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.
Retirement account balances dip in 1st quarter, but savers keep contributing
Fidelity analysis shows combined employee, employer savings rate at 14.3%, near suggested target.
Fidelity analysis shows combined employee, employer savings rate at 14.3%, near suggested target.
Study finds half of Americans are experiencing 'financial FOMO'
People admit in a new survey that seeing the financial achievements of others online is motivation for them to improve their own spending habits.
People admit in a new survey that seeing the financial achievements of others online is motivation for them to improve their own spending habits.
Social Security Fairness Act: Where the expanded benefits stand
Earlier this year, Biden signed a bill that boosted Social Security payments for nearly 3 million people. Here’s an update on the expanded benefits.
Earlier this year, Biden signed a bill that boosted Social Security payments for nearly 3 million people. Here’s an update on the expanded benefits.
Home sellers outnumber buyers by record amount: What that means for prices
The U.S. housing market has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, a recent analysis by Redfin found. Here’s what that means for prices.
The U.S. housing market has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, a recent analysis by Redfin found. Here’s what that means for prices.
Here are the states where people have the highest income in 2025, study
A new study finds that residents in these states are earning more money than others. See where your area ranks.
A new study finds that residents in these states are earning more money than others. See where your area ranks.
Overtime period appears nearly done as budget deals materialize
The finish line might finally be visible for Minnesota’s drawn-out budget deal.
The finish line might finally be visible for Minnesota’s drawn-out budget deal.
IRS tax refund: Here's when you can expect your payment
If you have already filed your tax return, here’s what you need to know about the payment status and filing deadlines.
If you have already filed your tax return, here’s what you need to know about the payment status and filing deadlines.
Here's what will boost your feeling of financial well-being the most, researchers say
A recent Vanguard survey found what will boost your feeling of financial well-being the most – and it isn’t a high salary or million-dollar assets.
A recent Vanguard survey found what will boost your feeling of financial well-being the most – and it isn’t a high salary or million-dollar assets.
Solo travelers pay more than groups for economy flights: report
Solo and business-class travelers are paying more for airline tickets on major U.S. carriers than group travelers, according to a recent report.
Solo and business-class travelers are paying more for airline tickets on major U.S. carriers than group travelers, according to a recent report.
Social Security June payment schedule: Here’s when recipients will get their checks
A new month means another round of Social Security payments for millions of Americans who benefit from the program. Here’s when checks go out.
A new month means another round of Social Security payments for millions of Americans who benefit from the program. Here’s when checks go out.
Beer shortages, dirty parks: What happens without a Minnesota budget deal?
Minnesota is now one month away from its first government shutdown since 2011.
Minnesota is now one month away from its first government shutdown since 2011.
Summer educational program scrambling after federal funding cuts
Cutbacks in the nation's capital are hitting close to home as one Twin Cities nonprofit says the federal government cut $342,000 in grant money for its six-week summer program.
Cutbacks in the nation's capital are hitting close to home as one Twin Cities nonprofit says the federal government cut $342,000 in grant money for its six-week summer program.
Twin Cities summer program loses federal funding
Local summer program, Breakthrough Twin Cities, lost its federal funding. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
Local summer program, Breakthrough Twin Cities, lost its federal funding. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
Evasive budget deal draws closer for Minnesota lawmakers: What to know
Another day, another missed deadline at the Minnesota Capitol.
Another day, another missed deadline at the Minnesota Capitol.
Minneapolis pumping $1M into streetlight repairs
The City of Minneapolis will use $1 million to pay for repairs to streetlights targeted by rampant copper thefts.
The City of Minneapolis will use $1 million to pay for repairs to streetlights targeted by rampant copper thefts.
People in these states spend the most on health care
Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.
Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.
State worker layoff notices likely despite budget deal among lawmakers near
With a government shutdown looming on July 1, and no special session announced, the state will have to give layoff notices next week to employees deemed not to work in "critical services".
With a government shutdown looming on July 1, and no special session announced, the state will have to give layoff notices next week to employees deemed not to work in "critical services".