(The Center Square) – Minnesota's special districts reported $5.4 billion in outstanding long-term debt in 2023, while increasingly relying on state funding as pandemic-era federal aid declined.
(The Center Square) – More than 1 million Minnesotans could see their Social Security benefits reduced by 2032 if Congress fails to address the program's looming insolvency.
(The Center Square) – Policymakers must return Social Security to its original intent in order to avoid massive tax hikes and insolvency, especially in light of a nation burdened by debt, a memo released by a nonprofit on the 2026 Social Security Trustees Report states.
Mortgage rates moved lower this week, but it wasn't about today's decision from the Federal Reserve to keep the federal funds rate steady. The drop was driven by markets' reaction to the U.S. and Iran's deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and potential further agreement to end the war.But that doesn't mean this week's...
(The Center Square) - The central bank would implement new task forces to aid in deciding monetary policy, Kevin Warsh, the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, said Wednesday.
For parents, the start of summer can be an especially expensive time of year between family travel, camps and keeping the kids entertained. And while some may feel pressure to overspend to make the summer fun happen, this could instead be the season where you make a plan to become debt free.According to NerdWallet’s June...
The Montgomery County Commission tabled a proposal to divert a portion of sales tax revenue from Montgomery Public Schools at their Jan. 6 meeting.
Alabama’s tax collections remain among the lowest in the nation, making it harder for local governments to fund education and other services, …
MONTGOMERY – The Montgomery County Commission is considering a $156 million budget for the next fiscal year.
Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will host an edition of Terri Talks titled "Hands Off Our Benefits" about proposed cuts to the Social Security Admin…