September is Life Insurance Awareness Month: Are you sufficiently covered?

It's Life Insurance Awareness Month, a time to recognize the important role life insurance plays in guaranteeing a families' financial security. See if you're sufficiently covered and find out how to buy life insurance in this guide. (iStock)

Kohl’s hiring nearly 1K in Milwaukee this holiday season

Kohl’s announced on Monday, Sept. 13 that it is recruiting for a variety of positions with seasonal associate openings, including nearly 1,000 open roles in the Milwaukee area.

Illinois Subway employee says she's suspended after fighting off robber

An Illinois Subway restaurant employee says she’s been suspended from her job shortly after a video of her fighting off a robber went viral.

Costco recalls 70K shower benches on reports of collapse

Shower benches sold at Costco are being recalled after a multitude of consumers reported getting injured when the product collapsed during use, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). 

Push to let teens drive trucks interstate divides the industry

Proposed legislation to test letting people as young as 18 years old drive big rigs interstate is exposing a divide in the trucking sector, where companies are having trouble finding workers for the grueling job of hauling goods over long distances.

Kroger: Grocery prices headed higher

Grocery prices are headed higher later this year, according to the U.S.’s largest supermarket by sales. 

Vaccine mandate: Wisconsin businesses weigh in

President Joe Biden's federal vaccine mandate would impact companies with more than 100 workers. In Wisconsin, business owners are divided, with one saying it will not comply.

Revolving credit balances reach pre-pandemic levels: Here's how to pay off credit card debt

The amount of debt that Americans are carrying has increased, suggesting a return to pre-pandemic spending habits. See how you can pay down credit card debt without having to significantly cut your spending habits.

10 best personal loans for fair credit

Some lenders offer personal loans to borrowers who have fair credit. To get the best deal, compare multiple lending options. (iStock)

Milwaukee lawyer sees Biden vaccine mandate legal challenges

The government's expansive new rules mandate that all employers with more than 100 workers require them to be vaccinated or test for the coronavirus weekly, affecting about 80 million Americans.

10-year student loan refinance rates plummet to new 12-month low

The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly. (iStock)