Silicon Valley Bank seized by regulators

Silicon Valley Bank, known as SVB, is the largest bank failure since the height of the 2008 financial crisis.

Gas prices increase, but the tide may change: AAA

Gas prices increased for the week ending March 9, 2023. But global oil costs, low demand and other factors may lead to a drop in gas prices.

Half of Americans say they're financially worse than last year: survey

Half of Americans say they are worse off financially than they were a year ago, according to a new poll. Here’s how to manage your budget in any economy.

How to buy a home with a low credit score

Several loan options are available for homebuyers with poor or fair credit. Here's what to expect when buying a home with a low credit score.

The Fed is expected to raise its interest rate hikes this year

The Fed is expected to increase its interest rate hikes after recently slowing down the pace. Fed Chair Jerome Powell told a Senate panel that the central bank may keep raising rates in light of stubborn inflation and a growing economy. Here’s how to deal with high-interest debt under any economic condition.

How to pay off $10,000 in credit card debt

If you’re carrying thousands of dollars in credit card debt, learn about these potential solutions.

Powell signals increased interest rate hikes if economy stays strong

Chair Jerome Powell's comments raise the possibility that the Fed will increase its key interest rate by a half-percentage point at its next meeting, after having carried out a quarter-point hike in February.

Nearly 1 in 3 Americans don't know when Tax Day is, survey finds

The recent survey also found the biggest tax procrastinators by U.S. state. Here’s which western state claimed the top spot.

'Real leader': Biden nominates Julie Su as next US labor secretary

Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.

Student loan forgiveness: Supreme Court hears cases on Biden’s debt relief plan

The Supreme Court will hear two cases against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the lawsuits.

Supreme Court hears arguments about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.

Minnesota's budget surplus stable at $17.5 billion

Minnesota's budget surplus was stable at a projected $17.5 billion, according to the latest numbers released on Monday. 

Minnesota's budget surplus stable at $17.5 billion
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Minnesota's budget surplus was stable at a projected $17.5 billion, according to the latest numbers released on Monday. This projection includes more than $12 billion left over from the current two-year budget cycle because the state Legislature failed to agree on a grand bargain to spend much of it in 2022.