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?

Ticketmaster lawsuit, what it means for you
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The Federal Trade Commission and seven states are suing Ticketmaster over claims of unfair ticket sale practices. University of San Diego Finance Professor Dan Roccato joined FOX6 WakeUp with more on what this lawsuit means for us.?

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.

These cities have the most debt collection accounts in 2025, study finds

Residents in these areas are facing challenges paying off debt which is resulting in their accounts going to collection agencies. See the list.

Paying off credit card debt in these states will take the longest, study finds

Credit card debt can feel overwhelming to tackle but residents in these states are finding it more challenging to pay it off quicker than others.

1 in 4 credit card debtors believes they will never be free of debt

A new survey finds 23% of credit card debtors believe they’ll never be debt-free, with most citing emergency expenses and everyday costs as the main cause.

Here's how many Americans have a side hustle -- and what they're doing

Taking on a second job for extra cash is a way of life for many, and these industries are the ones people are choosing based on a new study.

These cities have the highest credit card delinquencies in the U.S., study shows

Late credit card payments impact Americans in some capacity, but these areas are dealing with higher rates of delinquency based on data in a recent study.

Buy now, pay later loans will now impact Americans' credit scores

FICO said that it is going to incorporate buy now, pay later (BNPL) data into credit scores as the payment method surges in popularity. 

How much money you need to retire in your state – without Social Security

With Social Security's future uncertain, the amount of money to retire comfortably varies substantially by state. Here’s where your area ranks.