Student loan payments will resume in October, Education Department confirms

Federal student loan payments are set to resume in October, while interest on loan debt will begin once again in September, the Education Department clarified.

'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak: What is his net worth?

"Wheel of Fortune" only tapes four days a month, meaning the soon-to-retire host earns more per taping day than most people make in a year.

Financial professionals recommend investing your bonus in your 401(k): survey

Most financial professionals recommend you contribute your bonuses to your 401(k). But many Americans don’t get bonuses or have 401(k)s. Here’s what you can do.

Lifeguards needed at pools, beaches across Twin Cities

Although it's time for many to put on the sunscreen and head to your favorite swimming hole, this summer many in the Twin Cities might notice fewer open for one main reason.

Gas prices hold steady despite surge in demand for domestic gasoline: AAA

Gas prices decreased slightly for the week ending June 8, AAA said. Despite an increase in gasoline demand, fluctuating oil prices have limited increases at the pump.

IRS says it has $1.5 billion in tax refunds waiting to be claimed

The IRS says over a million Americans could miss out on their share of $1.5 billion in unclaimed tax refunds. Here’s how to see if you qualify.

More college students are putting their education on hold: reports

The population of Some College, No Credential (SCNC) students has increased and many cited college costs as major challenges, according to recent studies. Here’s what you need to know.

Congress votes to kill Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

Congress passed Republican-sponsored legislation proposing to revoke President Joe Biden's cancellation plan and prevent the U.S. Department of Education from canceling student loans.

Summer camps, sports leagues jump on buy now, pay later bandwagon

As inflation continues to weigh down household budgets, thousands of camps and sports leagues are now offering buy now, pay later with a service called Wordline.

Gas prices stay neutral to kick off summer, but there's a chance for a decrease in the forecast: AAA

The national average cost for a gallon stayed steady at $3.57, as demand for gas and oil prices fell, even as more than 37 million Americans drove to their holiday destinations on the holiday weekend, AAA said.

Student loan repayment: How to prepare for payments when pandemic freeze ends

A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.

Chase online banking bug causes double transactions and fees

Customers of Chase's online banking services may have seen some discrepancies among their accounts on Friday.

Money stored in Venmo, other payment apps could be vulnerable, watchdog warns

Customers of Venmo, PayPal and CashApp should not store their money with those apps for the long term, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Here's why.

Know any airplane mechanics? Wave of retirements leave some US industries desperate

A surge of retirements, along with a slowdown in immigration that began during the pandemic, are the primary factors behind the labor shortages that continue to bedevil many employers.

Debt ceiling deal includes new work requirements for SNAP: How they work

The bipartisan debt ceiling deal struck by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would modify the work requirements for food stamps and welfare.

Debt ceiling: House OKs bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate

The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.