A new bill proposed by Democrats in the Virginia state legislature is raising concerns regarding the removal of minimum prison sentences for various violent felony crimes. Within days of Democratic ...

As New Yorkers struggle with rising rents, grocery bills and health care costs, the question facing state leaders is simple: Are we going to address the root causes of the affordability crisis, or ...

For many Americans, $1 million is seen as a savings benchmark for retirement. But in 32 U.S. states, the estimated minimum needed to retire at 65 is less than that. That's according to a ...

Making the minimum payment on your credit card bill keeps your account in good standing. You avoid late fees. Your payment history stays clean. From the outside, everything looks fine. The problem is ...

RICHMOND, Va. — House lawmakers moved closer to a $15 minimum wage Tuesday at the State Capitol, advancing a proposed bill that would gradually increase worker pay over the next two years. The ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) — An Oklahoma legislator has filed a bill to repeal the state’s minimum salary schedule for teachers. Senate Bill 1864 from Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, seeks to eliminate the ...

The federal minimum wage provides an earnings floor for employees—no matter where you live in this country, you can expect at least $7.25 an hour for your work. But across much of the U.S., that floor ...

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Langley Federal Credit Union Certificate of Deposit topped our list of the best two-year CDs, thanks to its relatively low minimum balance requirement and APY of 3.30%. Why We Like It We like that ...

With more than 15 years of experience crafting content about all aspects of personal finance, Michael Benninger knows how to identify smart moves for your money. His work has been published by Intuit, ...

Public will appeal to traders looking for low-cost options brokers and access to many types of assets. But customer support is limited, and the broker nickel-and-dimes non-Premium members for certain ...

If you’re concerned that rates will fall in the future, a five-year CD can help you guarantee a fixed yield for several years Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a ...