Social Security payment increases may be offset by these 5 expenses
Those receiving Social Security benefits could struggle to meet basic needs in the year ahead. Here are the top five expenses they could struggle with.
Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Kenosha business owners hope for peace
Battered and burned during last year's unrest, Kenosha's uptown neighborhood felt the brunt of the destruction, including the destruction of local businesses, but there's no rush to board up while waiting on a verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.
Get a McDonald’s Egg McMuffin at its original price on Thursday: 63 cents
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the beloved breakfast sandwich, McDonald’s is returning the Egg McMuffin to its original price on Thursday.
Sturtevant hotel groundbreaking; 90-room building off Highway 20
Leaders from Sturtevant and Racine County helped break ground on Tuesday, Nov. 16 for developing of a 90-room Home2 Suites by Hilton – Extended Stay Hotel Suites.
Today's refinance rates stall, give homeowners more time to save | Nov. 16, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 16, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Still time to save: Today's average mortgage interest rate is still well below 3% | Nov. 16, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 16, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Social Security benefits see highest boost in 40 years, but inflation is higher
Social Security benefits will increase at their highest rate in 40 years, but the latest inflation numbers are even higher. Next year's increase may not be enough for seniors living on Social Security income.
This is the state where student loan borrowers struggle the most to repay their debt: report
A new study compared the average student loan debt to median annual earnings for student loan borrowers two years after graduation. See what you can do if you want to avoid delinquency.
FedEx Ground hiring 500+ team members in Milwaukee
FedEx Ground is hiring more than 500 team members in the Milwaukee area.
Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Kenosha awaits verdict, 'nervousness in the air'
Regardless of which verdict is delivered, Kenosha residents are hoping for peace, not violence, this time around.
Rising child care costs forced 38% of parents on take on side gigs, survey says: How you can afford expenses
Risings child care costs are forcing many parents to reconsider how to afford it. About 38% of parents even reported taking on a second job. Here's how to afford childcare expenses.
20-year mortgage rates emerge as day's best money-saving opportunity | Nov. 15, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 15, 2021, which are trending up from last Friday.
Today's mortgage refinance rates hold at bargain lows, but the clock’s ticking | Nov. 15, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 15, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday.
This Social Security statement change could simplify your retirement planning
The Social Security Administration will be sending out newly redesigned statements that helps Americans better understand and maximize their benefits.
Supply chain issues, rising food prices
With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, enthusiasm about the holiday is mounting. Meanwhile, it seems prices are also expected to be high for both shoppers and businesses this season.
Sears to close its final big store in home state Sunday
News of its impending final closure marks the end of an era for some local observers.
Countdown to Christmas: What's new in Advent calendars this year
For lovers of Advent calendars, there are lots of new offerings to count down to Christmas.
Temporary hold on Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for big companies upheld by federal appeals court
Six states filed the action against the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for companies with over 100 employees on Nov. 5.
Americans quit jobs at record pace in September for 2nd straight month
The Labor Department said Friday that 4.4 million people quit their jobs in September, or about 3% of the nation's workforce.
Savings window still open: Mortgage refinance rates hold at bargain lows | Nov. 12, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 12, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.