Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $820 million

Tuesday's drawing is now the fifth largest Mega Millions jackpot in the history of the game.

Minnesota labor force growth adds 9K new workers in June

Minnesota’s labor force continues to grow, adding more than 9,000 people entering the labor market in June.

Powerball: What you need to know before you play for $1B jackpot

The new jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing would be the seventh highest in U.S. history and the third largest for Powerball.

Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers

The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.

Student loan scam attempts likely to rise after SCOTUS decision: FTC

Scammers are likely to start contacting borrowers, promising to help them repay their loans after SCOTUS struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, the FTC said. Here's how borrowers can protect themselves.

Student loan borrowers not ready to resume payments, unaware of options: survey

More than half of student loan borrowers said they don't feel financially ready to resume payments in 2023, even as the pause ends, according to the College Investor survey.

US inflation believed to have slowed in June in sign of easing price pressures

Some economists believe if inflation keeps slowing and the economy shows signs of improvement, a July interest rate hike could be the Federal Reserve's last.

Minnesota tax rebate: New deadline announced

The Minnesota Deparment of Revenue announced a new deadline for some eligible taxpayers to receive a one-time tax rebate as part of the budget Governor Tim Walz signed during the 2023 legislative session.