Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $68.7B, company behind Call of Duty, Candy Crush
Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion mega-deal, allowing the company to accelerate mobile gaming and provide building blocks for the metaverse.
Record home price appreciation to continue in 2022, economist says: What it could mean for first-time buyers
Home prices rose significantly in 2021, and now one economist is predicting this appreciation will continue into 2022. Homeowners stand to gain the most from the continued price increases.
Time to refinance? Mortgage refinance rates are lower than last Tuesday | Jan. 18, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 18, 2022, which are mixed from last Friday.
Today's mortgage rates: 30-year rates hold steady for third day | Jan. 18, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 18, 2022, which are trending up from last Friday.
What is a limited cash-out refinance and how does it work?
A limited cash-out refinance loan can lower your interest rate, shorten your loan term and provide you with up to $2,000 in cash. Learn more.
What is a home equity line of credit and how does it work?
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) can allow you to tap into your home equity to cover just about any expense. Find out how it works.
Nino's in Menomonee Falls closes after 54 years
After more than half a century, Nino?s Italian Bakery and Deli in Menomonee Falls closed its doors Sunday.
Nino's in Menomonee Falls closes after 54 years
After more than half a century, Nino’s Italian Bakery and Deli in Menomonee Falls closed its doors Sunday.
Monthly child tax credit to stop this weekend: What families should know
Millions of families who received a monthly payment from the IRS through the expanded child tax credit are facing their first month since July without cash from the federal program, even as inflation soars to the highest level in a generation.
Menomonee Falls students create commercial about local businesses
Seventh graders at North Middle School in Menomonee Falls were given 30 seconds to create a commercial about a local business.
Money is the top reason why students are dropping out of college, study finds
A recent study found that 42% of students who recently dropped out cited financial reasons as their primary cause for leaving.
‘Disappointing’ jobs report won’t slow interest rate hikes, experts say
The December jobs report came in lower than expected. However, experts explain why the Fed is still likely to raise interest rates in the first quarter of 2022.
Today's mortgage refinance rates: 20-year rates fall again | Jan. 14, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan.14, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates stabilize across all terms | Jan. 14, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 14, 2022, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Kwik Trip road trip, Wisconsin woman visits all 457 in state
A Wisconsin woman embarked on quite the journey last year. Her goal was to visit every single Kwik Trip in the state – all 457 of them.
Kwik Trip road trip, Wisconsin woman visits all 457 in state
A Wisconsin woman embarked on quite the journey last year. Her goal was to visit every single Kwik Trip in the state – all 457 of them.
Milwaukee's 3rd Street Market Hall opens Friday, Jan. 14
Milwaukee's 3rd Street Market Hall is opening to customers on Friday, Jan. 14.
Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
Inflation surges at fastest rate in decades: What it means for you
CPI data shows that consumer prices have risen 7% in the past year, which is the fastest rate of inflation since 1982.
Inflation could be a top risk for 2022, rising to 7% in Q1, Fannie Mae predicts
Inflation could reach as high as 7% in the first quarter before decelerating. Here's what Fannie Mae says that will mean for interest rates.