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Study: Workers With a Goal Are More Likely to Regularly Save Money

Study: Workers With a Goal Are More Likely to Regularly Save Money

Two-thirds (66%) of employed Americans regularly set aside money from their income in a bank account, according to a new NerdWallet survey. That’s good news: Savings enable people to use cash instead of debt for upcoming purchases. When unexpected expenses pop up, savings can fill the gap. Unfortunately,

Parking lots down, Bozeman economy up!

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. As students struggle to find parking in time for class, the MSU administration has rolled out a bulletproof solution: Get rid of all the

Looser Banking Rules Could Mean Cheaper Loans For You. What Could Go Wrong?

Looser Banking Rules Could Mean Cheaper Loans For You. What Could Go Wrong?

There’s a constant tightrope act at the center of the financial system. When loans get cheaper and easier to access, the financial system is taking on more risk somewhere. That tradeoff is at the center of three new rules proposed by financial regulators that would let banks hold less

Discover the Gems of Bozeman’s Thrift Scene

With countless thrift stores scattered around Bozeman, it can be hard to figure out where to get the best and most affordable items. As a fan of thrifting myself, I decided to compile a list of my favorites — as much as it pains me to not gatekeep some of them.

Credit Card Rewards on Housing Face Cracks in the Foundation

Whether you own or rent your place, it's probably your biggest monthly expense. Wouldn't it be great to earn credit card rewards on that spending, the same way you can on gas and groceries? That question has driven radical innovation and risk-taking in the credit

Bank of England holds interest rate amid Middle East war

Bank of England holds interest rate amid Middle East war

The Bank of England left its benchmark interest rate at 3.75 percent on Thursday as it monitors the inflation outlook, pressured by rising energy prices from the Middle East war. "War in the Middle East has pushed up global energy prices," BoE governor Andrew Bailey said, adding

European bank battle heats up as UniCredit swoops for Commerzbank

European bank battle heats up as UniCredit swoops for Commerzbank

Italian bank UniCredit on Monday made a 35-billion-euro ($40 billion) takeover offer for Commerzbank, sparking fury from Berlin and a defiant vow from the German lender to defend its independence. While stressing that it did not expect to take full control, UniCredit said it would raise its stake