Credit card delinquency, or how late a payment is made, is a key factor impacting consumers’ credit scores. When credit card payments become overdue, credit card companies report these delays to credit bureaus. The longer a payment is late, the more it can harm a consumer’s credit score. Understanding which[Read More…]

The United States dollar (USD) has faced a significant decline this year, marking its worst start in more than five decades. As the greenback has dropped by over 10% in value against a group of foreign currencies from major U.S. trading partners, many experts warn that this trend could lead[Read More…]

U.S. stock futures edged up modestly while oil prices fell, signaling cautious optimism among investors as a new trade agreement between the United States and Vietnam takes shape. This development has sparked reactions across Asian markets, highlighting the complex interplay of global trade tensions and regional economic ties. On Thursday,[Read More…]

U.S. stock markets closed strongly this week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new record highs. Both indices finished their best quarter in more than a year, signaling renewed optimism among investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.63%, gaining 275.50 points to close at 44,094.77. The S&P 500[Read More…]

MANKATO, Minn. – A new $67 million Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) crime lab will be built in Mankato, bringing faster forensic services to southern Minnesota. The 56,000-square-foot facility, planned near the Blue Earth County Justice Center, is expected to open by late 2026. Currently, Minnesota’s BCA operates crime labs[Read More…]

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has officially canceled a $95 million enforcement order against Navy Federal Credit Union, ending one of the agency’s largest recent consumer protection cases. The original order, issued in November 2024, required Navy Federal to pay $80 million in refunds to customers and a[Read More…]

NEW YORK – U.S. stocks ended Tuesday on a mixed note, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 400 points after the Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s major tax bill. The deciding vote came from Vice President J.D. Vance, who broke a 50-50 tie in the Senate late Monday[Read More…]

BANGKOK, July 1, 2025 – Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira departed for Washington, D.C. on Monday to attend two days of important trade talks with U.S. officials. The visit comes at a time when Thailand is looking to protect its export markets and strengthen economic ties with the United States.[Read More…]

New rankings highlight top employers across 14 industries, including aerospace, IT, and health care. WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 1, 2025 – U.S. News & World Report, a trusted name in rankings and consumer advice, has announced the 2025–2026 Best Companies to Work For: Private Companies list. This new report recognizes[Read More…]

Canada has decided to repeal its controversial digital services tax (DST) to restart stalled trade negotiations with the United States. The announcement came late Sunday after President Donald Trump cut off talks last week, calling the tax “egregious and discriminatory.” The DST would have applied a 3% tax on revenues[Read More…]