Student loan payment pause will not be extended, White House confirms

White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that federal student loan borrowers will need to resume making payments in February.

Anheuser-Busch cans water in Georgia to send to Kentucky, other states hit hard by tornadoes

A spokesperson for Anheuser-Busch said a truckload of emergency drinking water was packed up to be sent to western Kentucky, so safe drinking water could be provided in the storm’s aftermath.

Kroger to end some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees

Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.

Hobby Lobby raises minimum wage to $18.50 an hour

Hobby Lobby workers will be getting a raise to ring in the new year. The craft store chain announced it will raise its minimum full-time hourly wage to $18.50, effective January 1, 2022.

How to get your student loan interest deduction

The student loan interest deduction allows you to subtract up to $2,500 from your taxable income for interest paid on student loans. Here’s how it works.

Lawmakers consider Social Security 2100 Act aimed at protecting future benefits

The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to consider a new bill to reform the way Social Security works and address the retirement crisis.

Brian Kramp visits 4 West Allis businesses all owned by same group

Brian Kramp was on the move on Tuesday, Dec. 14 – visiting four local businesses all owned by the same group – all on the same block in West Allis.

T-Mobile to pay hourly employees minimum of $20 an hour

T-Mobile announced that it will pay all 75,000 of its hourly employees a minimum wage of $20 an hour.

Some Americans skip buying Christmas presents to afford health care, survey finds

Consumers have skipped spending money on food, travel and even holiday gifts due to health care costs, according to a survey from HealthCareInsider.

Best emergency loans of 2021

Emergency loans are typically unsecured personal loans that you can apply for and receive within a few business days. Learn more.

McDonald's, Mariah Carey team for '12 days of deals' holiday menu

McDonald’s announced that the deals will start on Dec. 13. Customers will have the opportunity to get a different item from the menu each day for free when they make a purchase of at least $1.