Consumers see higher auto payments in exchange for better borrowing rates
Car loan terms have shortened as buyers with better credit seek cheaper rates for higher monthly payments, a recent Experian report said.
Car loan terms have shortened as buyers with better credit seek cheaper rates for higher monthly payments, a recent Experian report said.
Interest rates not changing until inflation cools, Federal Reserve says
The Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain its key interest rate at a two-decade high of roughly 5.3% amid ongoing concerns about high inflation.
The Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain its key interest rate at a two-decade high of roughly 5.3% amid ongoing concerns about high inflation.
Peacock is getting a subscription price increase. Here's what it means for consumers
The streaming platform’s new price hike will happen this summer, marking the second time in a year the subscription cost is going up.
The streaming platform’s new price hike will happen this summer, marking the second time in a year the subscription cost is going up.
How often should you go to the grocery store and how much to spend?
Research shows consumers are spending an average of $174 per grocery store visit in 2024, leading to more deliberate and less frequent shopping trips.
Research shows consumers are spending an average of $174 per grocery store visit in 2024, leading to more deliberate and less frequent shopping trips.
Mother's Day 2024: near-record spending of $33.5 billion expected
According to the latest annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother's Day spending is projected to hit $33.5 billion this year.
According to the latest annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother's Day spending is projected to hit $33.5 billion this year.
Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan would cost an extra $84 billion: report
Biden has proposed a plan B student loan forgiveness proposal that would cost taxpayers an extra $84 billion, a recent Penn Wharton analysis said.
Biden has proposed a plan B student loan forgiveness proposal that would cost taxpayers an extra $84 billion, a recent Penn Wharton analysis said.
As Affordable Connectivity Program dries up, internet will get pricier for millions
April is the last fully funded month of the Affordable Connectivity Program that provides discounts on internet access for millions of Americans.
April is the last fully funded month of the Affordable Connectivity Program that provides discounts on internet access for millions of Americans.
Many Americans spend more than 30 percent of their take-home pay on a mortgage: survey
Homebuyers ready to take the plunge in today's housing market have had to sink a bigger portion of their paychecks into mortgage payments and make significant cuts to everyday spending, a recent survey said.
Homebuyers ready to take the plunge in today's housing market have had to sink a bigger portion of their paychecks into mortgage payments and make significant cuts to everyday spending, a recent survey said.
IRS to decide on restoring free tax site amid uncertain future of program
The government pilot program rolled out this tax season allowed some taxpayers in 12 states to submit their returns directly to the IRS for free.
The government pilot program rolled out this tax season allowed some taxpayers in 12 states to submit their returns directly to the IRS for free.
Why now is the best time to visit Japan, thanks to a weak yen
Here are the best things to do when visiting Japan to make your dollar stretch further as the yen drops to historic lows not seen since 1990.
Here are the best things to do when visiting Japan to make your dollar stretch further as the yen drops to historic lows not seen since 1990.
Student loan forgiveness: Some may qualify but need to take action by April 30
Seeking student loan forgiveness? Some borrowers who consolidate their loans could qualify, but there’s a key deadline approaching.
Seeking student loan forgiveness? Some borrowers who consolidate their loans could qualify, but there’s a key deadline approaching.
Brooklyn Park church pays off $6M mortgage early
The congregation at Grace Fellowship Church is celebrating a major milestone this weekend. They’ve just paid off their church’s Brookyln Park mortgage.
The congregation at Grace Fellowship Church is celebrating a major milestone this weekend. They’ve just paid off their church’s Brookyln Park mortgage.
Brooklyn Park church pays off $6 million mortgage
A Brooklyn Park church paid off their $6 million mortgage early with the help of donations. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the story.
A Brooklyn Park church paid off their $6 million mortgage early with the help of donations. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the story.
Gold pocket watch recovered from Titanic’s wealthiest passenger sells for nearly $1.5M
A gold pocket watch worn by the richest passenger aboard the Titanic when the ill-fated ocean liner sank was sold at auction on Saturday for a record-breaking sum of nearly $1.5 million.
A gold pocket watch worn by the richest passenger aboard the Titanic when the ill-fated ocean liner sank was sold at auction on Saturday for a record-breaking sum of nearly $1.5 million.
How much money it takes to be 'rich' in Minnesota for 2024
The definition of "rich" can vary dramatically depending on where you live in the United States. Cost of living, local economies, and tax structures all play a role in how much income is needed to be considered wealthy.
The definition of "rich" can vary dramatically depending on where you live in the United States. Cost of living, local economies, and tax structures all play a role in how much income is needed to be considered wealthy.
How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024
A recent study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.
A recent study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.
Downtown Minneapolis' recovery has been best in North America over last year: study
After lagging behind other cities after the pandemic, a new study shows downtown Minneapolis has seen the best rebound of all major city downtowns over the last year.
After lagging behind other cities after the pandemic, a new study shows downtown Minneapolis has seen the best rebound of all major city downtowns over the last year.
How much does it cost to raise a child in Minnesota?
A new survey looked at how much it costs parents to raise a child.
A new survey looked at how much it costs parents to raise a child.
Here's what it takes to be considered middle class in Minnesota in 2024
With the cost of living soaring significantly over the past couple of years nationwide, the majority of working Americans aren’t sure how far their paycheck can stretch to cover expenses these days.
With the cost of living soaring significantly over the past couple of years nationwide, the majority of working Americans aren’t sure how far their paycheck can stretch to cover expenses these days.
Bad service, no tip: Most Americans demand quality before tipping
A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.
A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.