Powerball: Winning $842M jackpot ticket sold in Michigan

The winning ticket as part of the Powerball's $842 million jackpot was sold in Michigan, according to lottery officials.

These states had Powerball jackpot winners in 2023

The Powerball jackpot for Dec. 30 – the last Powerball drawing of 2023 – is $760 million.

Minnesotans see savings during warm December
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One benefit from the unusually warm December in Minnesota: Residents are saving some money on their heating bills.

Auto insurance premiums and claims still on the rise: study

Add auto insurance premiums to the list of costs on the rise for drivers. Paired with rising claims, don't expect car insurance rates to dip anytime soon.

Americans are feeling more optimistic about the future of Social Security: survey

More Americans expect to get their Social Security benefits when they retire – in three prior readings, non-retirees were more inclined to predict they would not receive their benefits, a recent Gallup survey said.

New year, new price to mail a letter via US Postal Service

The U.S. Postal Service is once again saying inflation is the reason the cost to mail a letter is going up after recording $6.5 billion net loss for 2023.

IRS to waive $1 billion in penalties for millions of taxpayers – here’s who qualifies

Nearly 5 million people, businesses and tax-exempt organizations — most making under $400,000 per year — will be eligible for the relief starting this week, the IRS said.

Minnesota seeks $2.4 million from contractors for wage theft, unlawful practices

An investigation into each company found 25 employees that allegedly had not been paid what they were due on 19 construction projects, including the Viking Lakes project in Eagan.