Reporter Alisa Schafer, a self-proclaimed crafter and hobbyist, took a badging lesson at Public Library to use the Glowforge.

Forecasts vary for how many more times the Fed could cut interest rates in 2026. Some say one, two or even three more rate cuts ahead. Mortgage rates already have fallen as markets anticipated a Fed ...

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday issued the third consecutive quarter-point interest rate cut this year — likely impacting everything from credit card rates and mortgages to online savings accounts.

Receiving an annual Christmas card is a sweet reminder that you're important to someone - whether it comes with a sentimental message, an adorable family photo or a hand-drawn design. Exchanging ...

The June travel ban blocked citizens of 12 countries. The US administration is preparing a new immigration policy that could significantly restrict green cards and other immigration benefits for ...

I have $12,000 in credit-card debt due to multiple home and auto repairs and a large medical bill. Because of a downturn in my industry, my pay was cut 30%. I always try to only spend what I have, ...

Visa and Mastercard are about to reach a settlement with merchants to reduce interchange fees and allow stores to refuse certain credit cards, in a move to end a 20 year old legal dispute, according ...

Illinois’ schools report card was released this week, and while it showed increased student proficiency in key areas, a scoring change sparked discussion. Those higher proficiency rates were found in ...

The second interest rate cut of 2025 is likely to hit before Halloween once the Federal Reserve concludes its two-day policy meeting on Oct. 28 and Oct. 29. At least, that's what most analysts expect.

The last time the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate was on Sept. 17 when the benchmark rate was reduced by a quarter point. The Fed cut rates three times in 2024. The average 30-year fixed ...

CPI Card Group Inc., a payments technology company, celebrated the completion Thursday of a manufacturing facility it said represents about a $33 million investment. A morning ribbon-cutting ceremony ...

Credit card balances have dropped 2.5% in the past 12 months – the largest decline we've seen since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 – and credit card spending has dipped for the third time ...