How far do you live from an affordable grocery store? New map reveals surprising food deserts
ILSR created an interactive map showing how close Americans live to affordable grocery stores and highlighting the growing spread of food deserts.
ILSR created an interactive map showing how close Americans live to affordable grocery stores and highlighting the growing spread of food deserts.
The surprising reason why Americans could face high beef prices for years
Economists warn Americans shouldn’t expect relief on beef prices anytime soon. Here's why.
Economists warn Americans shouldn’t expect relief on beef prices anytime soon. Here's why.
Where are property taxes highest and lowest? Analysis of cities and states
The Midwest and Northeast states carry the highest tax rates, led by Illinois and New Jersey. Here’s a look at the rest.
The Midwest and Northeast states carry the highest tax rates, led by Illinois and New Jersey. Here’s a look at the rest.
January jobs report shows US added 130K jobs exceeding economists expectations
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Wednesday shows U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January, above the expectations of economists.
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Wednesday shows U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January, above the expectations of economists.
Nearly 30% of Americans would marry for money in current economy, survey reveals
Love or money? A new survey finds many Americans weigh financial stability heavily in romance – and some even stay in relationships for the paycheck.
Love or money? A new survey finds many Americans weigh financial stability heavily in romance – and some even stay in relationships for the paycheck.
Debt collection calls spiked in 2025: Here's where
Complaints about debt collection calls rose sharply across the country in 2025, according to new data from the Federal Trade Commission.
Complaints about debt collection calls rose sharply across the country in 2025, according to new data from the Federal Trade Commission.
Eddie Bauer retail operator files for bankruptcy, begins liquidation sales
The 106-year-old brand founded in Seattle will begin liquidation sales while seeking buyer for brick-and-mortar operations.
The 106-year-old brand founded in Seattle will begin liquidation sales while seeking buyer for brick-and-mortar operations.
Walmart boosts pay potential for some pharmacy staff, college degree not required
Walmart is expanding higher-paying pharmacy leadership roles and boosting earning potential for thousands of workers.
Walmart is expanding higher-paying pharmacy leadership roles and boosting earning potential for thousands of workers.
Prior Lake mansion tax scheme indictment
A Minnesota man is facing multiple federal charges after being accused of orchestrating a multi-million-dollar tax fraud scheme to buy this lakeside mansion in Prior Lake.
A Minnesota man is facing multiple federal charges after being accused of orchestrating a multi-million-dollar tax fraud scheme to buy this lakeside mansion in Prior Lake.
Here's what Americans are saying about the economy, stock market outlook in 2026: Poll
Americans hold a mixed outlook on the economy over the next six months, according to a new Gallup poll.
Americans hold a mixed outlook on the economy over the next six months, according to a new Gallup poll.
Trump Account commercial airs during Super Bowl: Here's what to know
During the Super Bowl, a commercial aired touting President Trump’s new investment accounts for American children. Here’s what they are, and how they work.
During the Super Bowl, a commercial aired touting President Trump’s new investment accounts for American children. Here’s what they are, and how they work.
Why medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics are worth more than ever
Record prices for gold and silver make the 2026 Olympic medals the most valuable ever. Here's a look.
Record prices for gold and silver make the 2026 Olympic medals the most valuable ever. Here's a look.
Dow Jones hits record 50,000 points for first time: What to know
The U.S. stock market roared back Friday, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week.
The U.S. stock market roared back Friday, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week.
Mastering the dollar: These cities rank as the top budgeters in 2026, data suggests
From credit card debt to daily spending, residents in specific areas nationwide have implemented best practices when it comes to living on a budget, according to a new report.
From credit card debt to daily spending, residents in specific areas nationwide have implemented best practices when it comes to living on a budget, according to a new report.
Small business owners address ICE economic impact
Small business owners say they are still facing economic disruption despite claims of a federal immigration enforcement drawdown.
Small business owners say they are still facing economic disruption despite claims of a federal immigration enforcement drawdown.
Homebuyers gain upper hand in 3 major cities as inventories grow
Three of the nation's largest housing markets are seeing a sharp rise in the number of homes for sale, giving buyers more choices even as the overall U.S. housing market shows signs of cooling.
Three of the nation's largest housing markets are seeing a sharp rise in the number of homes for sale, giving buyers more choices even as the overall U.S. housing market shows signs of cooling.
Minnesotans are seeing higher utility bills this winter: Here’s why
A sudden and drastic spike in natural gas prices due to storms in January have Minnesotans seeing sticker shock on their recent heating bills.
A sudden and drastic spike in natural gas prices due to storms in January have Minnesotans seeing sticker shock on their recent heating bills.
Energy costs heating up in Minnesota
Nationwide winter storms have put a strain on natural gas production throughout the U.S., with many Minnesotans reporting “sticker shock” on their latest bill.
Nationwide winter storms have put a strain on natural gas production throughout the U.S., with many Minnesotans reporting “sticker shock” on their latest bill.
Minnesotans getting energy bill sticker shocker
Many Minnesotans are receiving sticker shock in their recent energy bills, with natural gas prices rising drastically in January due in part to snowstorms working across the southern U.S.
Many Minnesotans are receiving sticker shock in their recent energy bills, with natural gas prices rising drastically in January due in part to snowstorms working across the southern U.S.
Here's when to expect your tax refund from the IRS
Tax season kicked off last week, which means some Americans could see their refunds in just a few weeks.
Tax season kicked off last week, which means some Americans could see their refunds in just a few weeks.