Mega Millions jackpot hits $640 million, seventh highest in game’s history
There was no big winner in Friday night's Mega Millions drawing.
There was no big winner in Friday night's Mega Millions drawing.
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.
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.
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.
Minnesota moves up in CNBC's 'Top States for Business' rankings
Minnesota leapfrogged Texas in CNBC's latest ranking of America's Top States for Business.
Minnesota leapfrogged Texas in CNBC's latest ranking of America's Top States for Business.
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.
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.
Looking to save? Today's best mortgage deal is 10-year terms at 6.125 percent | July 12, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 12, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for July 12, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
'SAVE' plan: What to know about Biden's alternate approach to cut student loan debt
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
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.
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.
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.
Bank of America to pay $100M to customers over fees, opening accounts without consent
Are you a Bank of America customer? The bank has been ordered to pay $100 million to customers for several offenses, plus millions more in penalties.
Are you a Bank of America customer? The bank has been ordered to pay $100 million to customers for several offenses, plus millions more in penalties.
Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plan for borrowers making less than 125K
Under the Higher Education Act, the Biden administration is taking another shot at student loan forgiveness after SCOTUS struck down its plans.
Under the Higher Education Act, the Biden administration is taking another shot at student loan forgiveness after SCOTUS struck down its plans.
Target, Walmart announce back-to-school deals for teachers, students
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Powerball jackpot grows to $650 million
No one took home Saturday's $631 million jackpot.
No one took home Saturday's $631 million jackpot.
Minnesota officials say error in tax cut bill could cost taxpayers $352 million, but promised a fix
Minnesota officials discovered an error in a $3 billion tax cut bill lawmakers passed this spring that could cost taxpayers $352 million over the next two years, but state leaders promised to fix it before it would take effect.
Minnesota officials discovered an error in a $3 billion tax cut bill lawmakers passed this spring that could cost taxpayers $352 million over the next two years, but state leaders promised to fix it before it would take effect.
US Postal Service raising stamp prices Sunday
The USPS requested mailing price hikes earlier this year, citing inflation.
The USPS requested mailing price hikes earlier this year, citing inflation.
Monthly mortgage payments reach record highs in US
The median monthly payment for home purchase loans jumped 14.1% in May to an all-time high $2,165.
The median monthly payment for home purchase loans jumped 14.1% in May to an all-time high $2,165.
Biden administration announces SAVE plan after SCOTUS student loan decision
The White House announced SAVE, a new income-driven student loan repayment plan and other initiatives following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down widespread student loan forgiveness.
The White House announced SAVE, a new income-driven student loan repayment plan and other initiatives following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down widespread student loan forgiveness.
Americans are giving less to charity, poll finds
Over 55% of those who stopped giving say they don’t earn enough to afford donating to charity.
Over 55% of those who stopped giving say they don’t earn enough to afford donating to charity.
Subprime-rated consumers have less access to credit – Here's how to improve your score
Subprime-rated consumers may have fewer borrowing options to deal with unexpected costs as lenders tighten access to credit to this group in favor of more consumers with higher credit scores, a VantageScore report said.
Subprime-rated consumers may have fewer borrowing options to deal with unexpected costs as lenders tighten access to credit to this group in favor of more consumers with higher credit scores, a VantageScore report said.
Walgreens expects to close 150 US stores, CFO says
The store closings are expected to happen by 2024 in a cost-saving effort by the company.
The store closings are expected to happen by 2024 in a cost-saving effort by the company.