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.
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.
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.
New IRS tax brackets take effect in 2024, meaning your paycheck could be bigger next year
The IRS adjusted the income limits for the different tax brackets in the 2024 tax year as still-high inflation continues to squeeze Americans financially.
The IRS adjusted the income limits for the different tax brackets in the 2024 tax year as still-high inflation continues to squeeze Americans financially.
Here are the 22 states that will get minimum wage increases on Jan. 1
In 2024, these states will see a wage hike raising the pay for more than 9 million workers.
In 2024, these states will see a wage hike raising the pay for more than 9 million workers.
Powerball numbers for Dec. 23; Christmas jackpot soars to $638M
The Powerball jackpot drawing on Saturday evening ended without anyone winning its $620 million grand prize.
The Powerball jackpot drawing on Saturday evening ended without anyone winning its $620 million grand prize.
Housing affordability plummeted to lowest level on record in 2023
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
Millions of student loan borrowers still aren't making payments
President Biden ended the student loan payment pause earlier this year.
President Biden ended the student loan payment pause earlier this year.
Gen X advised to ‘stop spending’ due to largest retirement savings wealth gap of any generation
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
Minnesota grows jobs for 5th straight month, according to employment report
For the fifth month in a row, Minnesota has added more jobs - outpacing the national average.
For the fifth month in a row, Minnesota has added more jobs - outpacing the national average.
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.
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.
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.
Secure 2.0: optional provisions kick in to help retirement savers with emergencies and student loan debt
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 has several new optional provisions kicking in at the start of 2024, such as emergency savings and student loan matching.
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 has several new optional provisions kicking in at the start of 2024, such as emergency savings and student loan matching.
These are the most affordable cities to buy a home in 2024: Realtor.com
Realtor.com released the top 100 ranking metros for 2024, including affordable markets in the Northeast and Midwest such as Toledo, Ohio, and Rochester, New York, alongside several Southern California markets.
Realtor.com released the top 100 ranking metros for 2024, including affordable markets in the Northeast and Midwest such as Toledo, Ohio, and Rochester, New York, alongside several Southern California markets.
New Minnesota paid sick leave law takes effect in 2024: What you need to know
More than a third of Minnesota's workforce does not currently get any paid sick time, but that's about to change.
More than a third of Minnesota's workforce does not currently get any paid sick time, but that's about to change.
St. Paul gave $500 each month to 150 people: Here's what happened
Following an 18-month stretch in which the City of St. Paul offered a monthly payment of $500 in pre-paid debit cards to 150 of its residents, a study is offering a glimpse of the program's effectiveness.
Following an 18-month stretch in which the City of St. Paul offered a monthly payment of $500 in pre-paid debit cards to 150 of its residents, a study is offering a glimpse of the program's effectiveness.
Americans living in these states are worse off financially: survey
Americans nationwide are feeling the lingering impact of inflation on their wallets, but these three states have it the worst, according to a recent WalletHub survey.
Americans nationwide are feeling the lingering impact of inflation on their wallets, but these three states have it the worst, according to a recent WalletHub survey.
Biden forgives another $4.8 billion in federal student loan debt, but alternative relief plan hits a snag
The Biden administration has forgiven a total of $132 billion in federal student loans for more than 3.6 million Americans, and all of it has bypassed the need for congressional approval.
The Biden administration has forgiven a total of $132 billion in federal student loans for more than 3.6 million Americans, and all of it has bypassed the need for congressional approval.
Holiday debt hangover poised to be 'particularly nasty' this year, analyst says
While retail sales are strong, an industry economist is warning about about an uptick in usage for buy now, pay later services as consumers battle growing debt obligations.
While retail sales are strong, an industry economist is warning about about an uptick in usage for buy now, pay later services as consumers battle growing debt obligations.
Federal Reserve nears victory over historic inflation, defying predictions of recession
The cost of goods — such as used cars, furniture and appliances — has fallen for six straight months.
The cost of goods — such as used cars, furniture and appliances — has fallen for six straight months.
Costco sold $100 million in gold bars last quarter
CFO Richard Galanti said in September that the gold bars are 'typically gone within a few hours.'
CFO Richard Galanti said in September that the gold bars are 'typically gone within a few hours.'



















