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5 Ways to Be ‘Money Proud’

5 Ways to Be ‘Money Proud’

Money advice isn’t one-size-fits-all. How we navigate finances differs based on our backgrounds, priorities and family structures. For LGBTQ+ consumers, that can mean traditional money advice doesn’t always apply, says Nick Wolny, a personal finance columnist for Out magazine. That’s why he wrote “Money

UK supermarket Tesco says Mideast war hits profit outlook

UK supermarket Tesco says Mideast war hits profit outlook

Britain's biggest supermarket chain Tesco warned Thursday that its profits could be impacted by the Mideast war lifting food costs, as it posted higher earnings for its last financial year. Tesco said adjusted operating profit for 2026/27 could come in lower compared with the 12 months to

Wages, reserve and debate: ASMSU’s practices and culture called into question

Wages, reserve and debate: ASMSU’s practices and culture called into question

As the Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU) works to finalize its budget for the coming year, one member of the student government says the organization is mismanaging its finances by allowing a $1.2 million reserve to grow while continuing to raise student wages instead of expanding programs or lowering

Flathead County sells half of new jail bonds in 10 minutes

KALISPELL, MT — Flathead County raised $95 million through a bond sale to help build a new jail and replace its overcrowded current facility. The county issued the bonds at $5,000 each. Voters approved the sale in November. Municipal bonds like these are debt sold by a local government to

State auditor says nearly $1 million in fraud loss prevented; fraud reports on record pace

With a quarter of 2026 in the rearview mirror, Montana State Auditor James Brown announced that his office has helped prevent nearly $1 million in fraud-related losses for Montanans. According to a press release from Brown’s office this week, the Auditor’s office received 25 fraud complaints in

IMF chief warns of 'tough times' if oil prices stay high

IMF chief warns of 'tough times' if oil prices stay high

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned Wednesday of difficult times ahead for the global economy if war in the Middle East is unresolved and oil prices stay high, adding that inflation risks could seep into food prices. "We must brace for tough times ahead" if the conflict persists, she

S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as markets bet on US-Iran accord

S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as markets bet on US-Iran accord

Major Wall Street stock indices finished at records Wednesday, extending an upward climb on optimism about an accord in the US-Iran conflict as the White House signaled plans for more talks. After a mixed day on European stock markets, both the broad-based S&P 500 and tech-