Milwaukee cheesehead experience for Oregon man visiting 65 US cities
An Oregon man is traveling the United States to visit 65 of the biggest cities in the country. On Tuesday, Aug. 10, he stopped in Milwaukee with two items on his agenda: learning polka and building his own cheesehead.
Nissan to close huge plant for 2 weeks due to chip shortage
Nissan says its huge factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, will close for two weeks starting Monday due to computer chip shortages brought on by a coronavirus outbreak in Malaysia.
Home buying checklist: Everything you need to know
A home buying checklist can help the process of buying a house go smoothly.
Today's mortgage rates: 30-year rates rise to 2.875% for first time in 18 days | August 10, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for August 10, 2021, which are mixed from yesterday.
Today's 20-year mortgage refinance rate dips down, others hold steady | August 10, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for August 10, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Most parents think their kids' college costs will top $100K, new study finds: Here's how to pay for it
About two-thirds of parents agree that the cost of college will top $100K for the coming school year. Compare your options for covering the costs, including federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans and private student loans.
Biden administration issues 'final extension' of student loan payment pause: Is cancellation next?
Federal student loan borrowers will not have to make payments on their federal loans until February 2022, thanks to the final extension from Education Department.
How to find low-interest student loans
Federal loans should be the first option you turn to when looking for low-interest student loans. If you hit the borrowing maximum for federal loans, you can turn to private student loans.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates stick under 2.875% for 17 straight days | August 9, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for August 9, 2021, which are trending up from last Friday.
Today's mortgage refinance rates edge up across all terms | August 9, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for August 9, 2021, which are up from last Friday.
Mortgage rates drop amid delta variant fears: Why now is a good time to refinance
Mortgage rates decreased yet again, falling to the lowest point since the beginning of the year, the latest Freddie Mac survey showed.
History of dairy at Wisconsin State Fair
Have you ever wondered about the process of getting your favorite cheese or dairy product to your kitchen table?
Wisconsin restaurant worker shortage 'complex,' association head says
The Wisconsin Restaurant Association said the hospitality industry is dealing with a perfect storm of issues that hurt area restaurants.
You may be denied home insurance coverage if you have one of these 10 dog breeds
Depending on the type of dog you have, your homeowners insurance policy may not fully protect you in the event of a dog bite or other related injury. Learn more about home insurance dog breed restrictions and your options for staying covered.
Freddie Mac launches new home renovation mortgage, here's how to get one
Freddie Mac announced a new loan product to help homeowners and homebuyers pay for home renovations.
15- and 10-year mortgage refinance rates stick near record low for 5th straight day | August 6, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for August 6, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates nudge further into record-low territory | August 6, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for August 6, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Fannie Mae nearly doubles home price growth forecast: Why you should refinance now
Home prices are surging, and will continue to increase through the rest of the year before beginning to moderate.
Biden, CDC roll out targeted ban on renter evictions – who’s impacted and what to do now
After the previous ban expired, the CDC instated a new targeted eviction ban for renters in areas with high COVID-19 transmission levels.
Senate bill targets student loans in bankruptcy: What this means for student loan cancellation
A new Senate bill aims to make it possible to achieve a federal student loan discharge in bankruptcy court, requiring certain universities to grant a tuition refund if a student's federal loans are discharged.