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.

Getting the most out of your gift cards
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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.

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.

Last-minute holiday spending without regret
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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.

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.

Staying thankful and tax savvy
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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.

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
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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.

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.