Households with 2 kids need to earn over 400K to comfortably afford child care in US
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
President Trump wants to cap credit card interest at 10%: the pros & cons for borrowers
The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.
The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.
Smart money moves for 2026, financial expert has some tips
The start of the new year is the perfect time to reevaluate your money goals and start financially fresh. Financial Expert Erica Wright is here to help us make smart money moves in 2026.
The start of the new year is the perfect time to reevaluate your money goals and start financially fresh. Financial Expert Erica Wright is here to help us make smart money moves in 2026.
Smart money moves for 2026
If one of your new year's resolutions was to save money, spend smarter, or finally tackle debt, you're going to want to listen to this conversation. Financial Expert Erica Wright is here to help us make smart money moves in 2026.
If one of your new year's resolutions was to save money, spend smarter, or finally tackle debt, you're going to want to listen to this conversation. Financial Expert Erica Wright is here to help us make smart money moves in 2026.
Treasury confirms rollout of car loan tax break for US-assembled cars
The tax break allows up to $10,000 for an annual deduction on car loan interest.
The tax break allows up to $10,000 for an annual deduction on car loan interest.
Credit scores are down in all 50 states: Here's where they dropped the most
Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year.
Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year.
Gift card finances, getting the most bang for your buck
More than $400 billion in gift cards were sold in the U.S. this year. Finance Professor Dan Roccato joined FOX6 WakeUp live to make sure you get the most out of your money.
More than $400 billion in gift cards were sold in the U.S. this year. Finance Professor Dan Roccato joined FOX6 WakeUp live to make sure you get the most out of your money.
Getting the most out of your gift cards
More than $400 billion in gift cards were sold in the U.S. this year. Finance Professor Dan Roccato joined FOX6 WakeUp live to make sure you get the most out of your money.
More than $400 billion in gift cards were sold in the U.S. this year. Finance Professor Dan Roccato joined FOX6 WakeUp live to make sure you get the most out of your money.
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.
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Last-minute holiday spending without regret, tips from a financial advisor
For many families the last-minute shopping, travel, and the holidays in general can take a toll on your budget. Certified financial planner Erica Wright joined FOX6 WakeUp with some tips.
For many families the last-minute shopping, travel, and the holidays in general can take a toll on your budget. Certified financial planner Erica Wright joined FOX6 WakeUp with some tips.
Last-minute holiday spending without regret
Christmas is almost here and for many families the last-minute shopping, travel, and holidays in general can take a toll on your budget. Joining FOX6 WakeUp with some tips to help avoid overspending is certified financial planner Erica Wright from Bell & Wright Financial Group.
Christmas is almost here and for many families the last-minute shopping, travel, and holidays in general can take a toll on your budget. Joining FOX6 WakeUp with some tips to help avoid overspending is certified financial planner Erica Wright from Bell & Wright Financial Group.
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.
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.
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.
Staying thankful and tax savvy
We're talking money matters this morning. Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, which means Christmas is right around the corner. Financial expert Erica Wright is here with some advice to keep you thankful, but tax savvy.
We're talking money matters this morning. Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, which means Christmas is right around the corner. Financial expert Erica Wright is here 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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.