Late car payments rise to highest level in over 30 years
High car prices and elevated interest rates have strained auto loan borrowers.
High car prices and elevated interest rates have strained auto loan borrowers.
Tariffs update: Ontario raises electricity tax for US, China targets American farm products
China has imposed new tariffs on US farm products, while Ontario is hiking electricity prices for Americans in retaliation for President Trump’s escalating trade war. Here’s what it means for consumers.
China has imposed new tariffs on US farm products, while Ontario is hiking electricity prices for Americans in retaliation for President Trump’s escalating trade war. Here’s what it means for consumers.
Tesla stock hit hard as market drops
Tesla’s stock dropped 15% on Monday, deepening 2025 losses. The broader market also faces uncertainty from tariffs.
Tesla’s stock dropped 15% on Monday, deepening 2025 losses. The broader market also faces uncertainty from tariffs.
Almost 40% of Americans receive financial help from family to buy a house: Survey
A new survey reveals that nearly 40% of Americans rely on family financial help for home purchases, most often through parents and grandparents gifting money for a deposit.
A new survey reveals that nearly 40% of Americans rely on family financial help for home purchases, most often through parents and grandparents gifting money for a deposit.
What is a recession? Here's the criteria and where the U.S. stands
Thanks to reporting lags and number revisions, recessions typically aren’t declared until well after they have begun.
Thanks to reporting lags and number revisions, recessions typically aren’t declared until well after they have begun.
Here's the average tax refund for 2025 filers so far, according to IRS
The IRS said the average refund amount has increased by 7.5% this year. Here's what to know.
The IRS said the average refund amount has increased by 7.5% this year. Here's what to know.
Trump won't rule out recession this year
In an interview with Fox News Channel Sunday, President Trump brushed aside concerns from businesses seeking stability as they make investment decisions.
In an interview with Fox News Channel Sunday, President Trump brushed aside concerns from businesses seeking stability as they make investment decisions.
Social Security changing course in going after overpayments
The Social Security Administration is changing later this month how it will recoup overpayments. Here’s what to know.
The Social Security Administration is changing later this month how it will recoup overpayments. Here’s what to know.
Trump hosts first-ever White House Crypto Summit
President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s committed to making the U.S. a world leader in cryptocurrencies during the first-ever White House Crypto Summit.
President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s committed to making the U.S. a world leader in cryptocurrencies during the first-ever White House Crypto Summit.
How much you need to earn to be upper-middle class in Minnesota
A new study from GOBankingRates determined what income ranges are needed to be considered upper-middle class across the U.S.
A new study from GOBankingRates determined what income ranges are needed to be considered upper-middle class across the U.S.
Jobs report shows solid gains but unemployment up slightly
The American job market has remained remarkably resilient, despite rising uncertainty amid a looming trade war, a purge of the federal workforce and mass deportations.
The American job market has remained remarkably resilient, despite rising uncertainty amid a looming trade war, a purge of the federal workforce and mass deportations.
Blame game escalates as Minnesota’s budget forecast worsens
Minnesota has a couple of years to go before a big budget mess that’s inevitable without some big changes.
Minnesota has a couple of years to go before a big budget mess that’s inevitable without some big changes.
How Trump's tariffs will impact lumber prices and the housing market
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Trump postpones tariffs on most goods from Mexico for one month
The tariff delay would apply to goods that are compliant with the trade agreement President Donald Trump negotiated with Canada and Mexico during his first term in the White House.
The tariff delay would apply to goods that are compliant with the trade agreement President Donald Trump negotiated with Canada and Mexico during his first term in the White House.
MN budget surplus down to $456M for 2026-27, expenses expected to outpace revenue in 2029
The report predicts that spending growth will outpace revenue in 2029, leaving Minnesota in the red after a record-setting projected surplus of $17.5 billion in 2023.
The report predicts that spending growth will outpace revenue in 2029, leaving Minnesota in the red after a record-setting projected surplus of $17.5 billion in 2023.
Trump pulls back on auto tariffs; here's where we currently stand
The president announced that he’s granting a one-month exemption on his new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for auto manufacturers in the U.S.
The president announced that he’s granting a one-month exemption on his new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for auto manufacturers in the U.S.
What companies are saying about tariff price hikes: Full list
CEOs are sounding the alarm on President Trump’s tariffs and what they mean for American consumers.
CEOs are sounding the alarm on President Trump’s tariffs and what they mean for American consumers.
MN-based Target, Best Buy warn tariffs will cost shoppers
Target and Best Buy executives said the tariffs are creating consumer uncertainty and putting what they called “pressure" on profits this quarter.
Target and Best Buy executives said the tariffs are creating consumer uncertainty and putting what they called “pressure" on profits this quarter.
ParkMobile $32.8M settlement for data breach: Are you eligible?
ParkMobile, a parking app that was used in Minneapolis and other states to pay for on-street parking, reached a $32.8 million settlement for a data breach. Are you eligible?
ParkMobile, a parking app that was used in Minneapolis and other states to pay for on-street parking, reached a $32.8 million settlement for a data breach. Are you eligible?
US tariffs on Mexico, Canada take effect on Tuesday: What to know
New U.S. tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China take effect Tuesday, marking the most aggressive use of trade sanctions in decades.
New U.S. tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China take effect Tuesday, marking the most aggressive use of trade sanctions in decades.