Milwaukee bakery creates Packers cookies, other treats for playoffs

Kickoff for the Green Bay Packers battle with the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field is closing in fast. If you are hosting a party, a Milwaukee bakery might have the perfect dessert for you.

McDonald's testing McPlant at about 600 new locations

The plant-based burger will temporarily be added to menus at locations in San Francisco and Dallas-Fort Worth

Manchin aims to restrict child tax credit eligibility in Build Back Better

The monthly child tax credit had the effect of reducing child poverty, but the advance monthly payments that Americans received in 2021 may not continue into this year.

Mortgage rates rise to prepare for Fed rate hikes

In the second week of January, the 30-year mortgage rate rose to the highest point since March 2020 in preparation for the Fed to raise rates during this quarter.

Reese’s unveils pink miniature cups for Valentine’s Day

Reese’s has unveiled for a limited time, pink miniature cups to show the ones you love how special they truly are on Valentine’s Day.

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.