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Current Mortgage Rates: Compare today’s rates | NerdWallet

Savings Corner

The nation’s central bank attempts to guide the economy with the twin goals of encouraging job growth while keeping inflation under control. Decisions made by the Federal Open Market Committee to raise or cut short-term interest rates can sometimes cause lenders to raise or cut mortgage rates. Good news may push rates higher.

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Ethical Investing and Shareholder Rights – What You Should Know

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

9) For the board to prepare a report, at reasonable cost and omitting confidential information, discussing possible long term risks to the company due to environmental, social, and economic challenges associated with the oil sands. 8) For the company to articulate its position on the human right to water.

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Caring Causes - Salvation Army 2 Million Pounds

Motherhood Moments

The Twin Cities Salvation Army is launching its third annual “2 Million Pounds” food drive Wednesday, with the goal of restocking its nine metro area food shelves. Congress Joint Economic Committee recently reported that since January 2021, the average Minnesota household is spending $818 more per month as a result of inflation.

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