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Weekly Mortgage Rates Flat; Jobs Report Is Surprisingly Strong

Weekly Mortgage Rates Flat; Jobs Report Is Surprisingly Strong

Weekly mortgage rates stayed largely flat, breaking a six-week streak of increases. Rates remain stubbornly elevated compared to where they were at the beginning of 2026. On a day-to-day basis, the average 30-year rate has been flirting with 6.5% APR. If it does reach that

GAO again warns Congress about nation's 'unsustainable fiscal path'

(The Center Square) – A federal watchdog warned Congress on Friday about the nation's mounting fiscal dangers, urging lawmakers to address what it called an "unsustainable fiscal path." The Government Accountability Office released a report examining federal debt management, cautioning that the government's long-term

Advocates call for hearing about Geisinger-Risant insurance condition change request

Advocates call for hearing about Geisinger-Risant insurance condition change request

Scranton, Pa. — Watchdog groups are asking for a hearing about a change Geisinger-Risant hopes to make concerning its insurance. Progressive nonprofit Action Together NEPA and healthcare union SEIU Healthcare PA have issued a call for a public hearing about Geisinger-Risant’s “request for modification” of its insurance conditions.

National debt over 4x greater than reported, accounting group says

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Treasury says the national debt is roughly $39 trillion, but a nonpartisan accounting group estimates that the true number is $170.3 trillion. Unlike the Treasury’s calculations, Truth in Accounting included all of the federal government’s unfunded obligations in its debt assessment,

As Gas Prices Rise, Credit Cards Can Help — But Choose (and Use) Wisely

As Gas Prices Rise, Credit Cards Can Help — But Choose (and Use) Wisely

Shortly after the war in Iran began in March 2026, gas prices in my area rose seemingly overnight by almost $1 per gallon. The increase was so sudden and dramatic that my husband felt compelled to text me after getting gas under the new prices: “Had my first tank fill-

MSU to replace Hedges complex with new luxury condos that students have been begging for

MSU to replace Hedges complex with new luxury condos that students have been begging for

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. On any given night, the sounds of doors slamming, music echoing through the halls and someone yelling down the stairwells fill the North and

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