Social Security payments could rise 3.2 percent in 2024
The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.
The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.
US national debt hits $33T for first time in history
The U.S. national debt exceeded $33 trillion on Monday for the first time ever, setting off alarm bells over unprecedented levels of government spending.
The U.S. national debt exceeded $33 trillion on Monday for the first time ever, setting off alarm bells over unprecedented levels of government spending.
Target hiring 100K workers, offer early discounts for the 2023 holiday season
Target is gearing up for the busy holiday season with early discounts and a hiring spree for seasonal workers.
Target is gearing up for the busy holiday season with early discounts and a hiring spree for seasonal workers.
Katy Perry sells music catalog for $225 million
On Monday, the company announced that the deal would include Perry's five studio albums that she recorded for Capitol Records between 2008 and 2020. The sale is worth $225 million, according to multiple reports.
On Monday, the company announced that the deal would include Perry's five studio albums that she recorded for Capitol Records between 2008 and 2020. The sale is worth $225 million, according to multiple reports.
Data reveals states with the highest credit card debt
Credit card debt topped $1 trillion nationwide.
Credit card debt topped $1 trillion nationwide.
Federal student loan repayments resuming
Interest on federal loans started accruing again earlier this month, and by now, borrowers should have received a notice the first payment is due Oct. 1. Certified financial planner with Cahill Financial Advisors, Andy Tate, says it's time to get prepared.
Interest on federal loans started accruing again earlier this month, and by now, borrowers should have received a notice the first payment is due Oct. 1. Certified financial planner with Cahill Financial Advisors, Andy Tate, says it's time to get prepared.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be bigger than expected next year
Social Security recipients will soon find out the 2024 cost-of-living adjustment.
Social Security recipients will soon find out the 2024 cost-of-living adjustment.
Gas prices will inch higher next week before offering drivers relief, experts say
The 'biggest issue facing the consumer and the economy is the relentless rise in diesel prices,' an industry analyst warned
The 'biggest issue facing the consumer and the economy is the relentless rise in diesel prices,' an industry analyst warned
What is today’s lowest mortgage rate? Consider shorter terms | September 15, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for September 15, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for September 15, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Millionaire CEO who said there needs to be higher unemployment to punish 'arrogant' employees, apologizes
Tim Gurner, a multi-millionaire CEO of Gurner Group, a real estate company founded in 2013, said at a conference that COVID-19 created a work culture in which employees' attitudes and work ethic deteriorated.
Tim Gurner, a multi-millionaire CEO of Gurner Group, a real estate company founded in 2013, said at a conference that COVID-19 created a work culture in which employees' attitudes and work ethic deteriorated.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $596M after no tickets match numbers needed to claim grand prize
The Powerball jackpot has increased again.
The Powerball jackpot has increased again.
Here's the minimum annual income required to be middle class in Minnesota: New study
A new study by Consumer Affairs has figured out the minimum annual income required for a family of four to be considered middle class in each state.
A new study by Consumer Affairs has figured out the minimum annual income required for a family of four to be considered middle class in each state.
Defense Department awards $20.6M to support nickel prospecting in Minnesota and Michigan
The Department of Defense on Tuesday awarded $20.6 million to developers of the proposed Talon nickel mine in Minnesota under a program to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical minerals.
The Department of Defense on Tuesday awarded $20.6 million to developers of the proposed Talon nickel mine in Minnesota under a program to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical minerals.
Eastlake Brewery closing, citing COVID and civil unrest as ‘one-two punch’
Just shy of nine years into operations Eastlake Brewery won’t see its anniversary in December. After making it through COVID shutdowns and civil unrest, the owners say they've can't afford the rent.
Just shy of nine years into operations Eastlake Brewery won’t see its anniversary in December. After making it through COVID shutdowns and civil unrest, the owners say they've can't afford the rent.
Data breach at Minnesota jobs website reported, users warned to protect info
Job seekers have been warned to protect any additional info that might not have been available at the time of the breach.
Job seekers have been warned to protect any additional info that might not have been available at the time of the breach.
Medicare Part D drug prices increase more than 200 percent on average: AARP
The average price of 25 prescription brand name drugs with the highest Medicare D spending increased by 226%, AARP reported. But provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act aim to lower the costs of Medicare coverage for retirees.
The average price of 25 prescription brand name drugs with the highest Medicare D spending increased by 226%, AARP reported. But provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act aim to lower the costs of Medicare coverage for retirees.
Powerball hits third-largest jackpot of the year
The Powerball jackpot reached a level ahead of Monday night’s drawing making it one of the biggest that the game has seen so far in 2023.
The Powerball jackpot reached a level ahead of Monday night’s drawing making it one of the biggest that the game has seen so far in 2023.
Arkansas 7-year-old makes 2.95-carat diamond discovery on her birthday at state park
A 7-year-old Arkansas girl celebrating her birthday on a trip to the state's Crater of Diamonds State Park took home a big present after she found a nearly 3-carat diamond.
A 7-year-old Arkansas girl celebrating her birthday on a trip to the state's Crater of Diamonds State Park took home a big present after she found a nearly 3-carat diamond.
Gen Zers credit card balances grow the fastest: TransUnion
Overall card balance surged to a record high of $963 billion in the second quarter — Gen Zers debt represented the most significant share of this growth, according to TransUnion.
Overall card balance surged to a record high of $963 billion in the second quarter — Gen Zers debt represented the most significant share of this growth, according to TransUnion.
IRS plans to crack down on 1,600 millionaires to collect millions of dollars in past due taxes
IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel said the agency has new means of targeting wealthy people who have “cut corners” on their taxes.
IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel said the agency has new means of targeting wealthy people who have “cut corners” on their taxes.