Economy

The Superior Public Library is hosting a free financial seminar on Tuesday, May 24 focused on the current stresses of the economy. From inflation, high gas prices, to the Ukraine/Russia conflict, attendees will get expert tips for the long haul.

No one is happy about how much it costs to put fuel in our vehicles, but little changes can lead to decent savings.

You can add one more to the ever-growing list of items that paper supply issues is wreaking havoc with: envelopes. And that could spell potential trouble for Americans as they get ready to embark on tax season.

A look at the increase in dollar store shopping since the pandemic. Also included is a local list of Twin Ports dollar stores.

Finding ways to save money at the gas pump helps take some of the sting off the high prices.

We mentioned before that pork demand might increase. New reports show that it has as a pig killing disease is disrupting the global market.

Every year moneyrates.com publishes a list of the best states to make a living.  It's good news on paper for folks living in Minnesota & Wisconsin.

Some good news for our local economy.  While we generally see a boost in jobs in the month of September with the return of college students, the 1.8% increase in jobs recently is even higher than normal.

Don't worry, the bacon shortage predicted is hogwash.  In the age where you can't believe anything you hear now over the internet or social media, another hoax had us all fooled.  It basically started with a press release that bacon prices may rise slightly:

While many college grads are only too happy to fly their parents’ nest and get a place of their own, the dip in the economy has meant some can’t — or won’t — until they feel more financially able to do so comfortably. What does this mean for the economy? Unfortunately, nothing good.

While child care-givers such as babysitters and nannies have traditionally been women, the recent dip in the economy lead some men into the profession as well. Dubbed “mannies,” the guys are often unemployed teachers, daycare workers or fathers.

Some of the banks and mortgage institutions are set to be sued by the US government over what basically started the recession and housing bubble burst.  They are being accused of misleading mortgage securities with over inflated home buyer's incomes and falsified information...