Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Staying financially savvy during the holidays, tips from a financial advisor
Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, which means Christmas is right around the corner. Financial expert Erica Wright joined FOX6 WakeUp with some advice to keep you thankful, but tax savvy.
More Americans living paycheck to paycheck, data shows
Bank of America data shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Here's where it is the worst.
Is a new stimulus payment coming? November 2025 IRS direct deposit fact check
Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend is fueling a new stimulus buzz.
IRS direct deposit relief payment in November? Here’s what we know
Rumors continue swirling online about IRS relief payments landing in bank accounts by November or year’s end — but are they true?
Credit card delinquency rates are the highest in these states in 2025, data shows
Not paying your credit card bills on time can affect your finances and residents in some states are having to manage this expense more compared to others, a new report details.
Avoiding relationship money problems, finance tips for couples
We all know the number one way to ruin a relationship is to have money problems. Finance professor Dan Roccato joined FOX6 WakeUp with the best advice from the most successful couples.
Finance tips for couples
We all know the number one way to ruin a relationship is to have money problems. University of San Diego finance professor Dan Roccato joined FOX6 WakeUp with some tips from the most successful couples.
Credit limits have dropped the most in these states for 2025, data shows
Credit limits are shrinking nationwide. Here's where the steepest drops are, according to new data.
October is National Financial Planning Month, tips from an expert
It's National Financial Planning Month and financial expert Erica Wright joined FOX6 WakeUp with some financial tips.
3DE classrooms: Education model blends business, personal finance
A new way of teaching at two Milwaukee Public Schools high schools is helping students get down to business. It’s called 3DE: Executives join teachers in the classroom for a curriculum that puts financial literacy front and center.
Student loan payments are the highest in these states in 2025, data shows
Ongoing research shows that having a college degree leads to higher earnings over your lifetime and is still worth the investment to ensure a life of financial stability and well-being. But for many students, earning a degree also means incurring student loan debt.
Ticketmaster lawsuit, finance expert explains how it impacts you
The Federal Trade Commission and seven states are suing Ticketmaster over claims of unfair ticket sale practices, so what does that mean for you?
Social Security retirement age could jump as White House considers options
The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.
FOX6 Cents: Milwaukee group helps the 'unbanked'
It’s safe to say Constance Alberts’ pen is mightier than the sword in her fight to help the unbanked. She’s putting her group's message right at your fingertips.
These are Americans' top financial regrets -- and what to do about them
Some of the top reasons people had a financial regret were not saving early enough for retirement, taking on too much student loan debt and credit card debt.
Cities where Americans are adding the most debt in 2025, according to data
Climbing out of debt can be a tough barrier to overcome, and residents in these cities have seen the size of their debt grow significantly in a short amount of time based on findings in a new study.