Why college students should open a high-yield savings account

Why college students should open a high-yield savings account

Part of a student’s education is learning how to make smart money decisions. Opening a high-yield savings account is a good starting point.

Part of a student’s education is learning how to make smart money decisions. Opening a high-yield savings account is a good starting point.

Is mortgage refinancing still worth pursuing as rates rise?

Is mortgage refinancing still worth pursuing as rates rise?

Mortgage rates aren’t at historic lows anymore, but they are pretty close to it. Learn why refinancing your mortgage is still a good choice for most borrowers.

Mortgage rates aren’t at historic lows anymore, but they are pretty close to it. Learn why refinancing your mortgage is still a good choice for most borrowers.

Bassist at Blu in Pfister battles pancreatic cancer
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Bassist at Blu in Pfister battles pancreatic cancer

A long-time Milwaukee teacher and jazz musician is battling pancreatic cancer along with a huge financial burden due to mounting medical bills. He's getting some help from a marquee name.

A long-time Milwaukee teacher and jazz musician is battling pancreatic cancer along with a huge financial burden due to mounting medical bills. He's getting some help from a marquee name.

How do I qualify for a second home?

How do I qualify for a second home?

Before purchasing a second home, you should determine if you’re qualified for an additional home loan and figure out how you’ll responsibly afford the new payments.

Before purchasing a second home, you should determine if you’re qualified for an additional home loan and figure out how you’ll responsibly afford the new payments.

How to move from nonstandard to standard auto insurance

How to move from nonstandard to standard auto insurance

Many states require car insurance to legally drive. It’s possible for drivers with expensive nonstandard auto insurance to save money and keep driving.

Many states require car insurance to legally drive. It’s possible for drivers with expensive nonstandard auto insurance to save money and keep driving.

Wienermobile brought in for Sendik's 95th birthday celebration

Wienermobile brought in for Sendik's 95th birthday celebration

The Wienermobile was in the Milwaukee area Thursday, April 15 to help celebrate the 95th birthday of Sendik's Food Markets. 

The Wienermobile was in the Milwaukee area Thursday, April 15 to help celebrate the 95th birthday of Sendik's Food Markets. 

Is life insurance taxable?

Is life insurance taxable?

Knowing when life insurance is taxable and how to avoid taxation can help families ensure their loved ones get all of their policy’s proceeds.

Knowing when life insurance is taxable and how to avoid taxation can help families ensure their loved ones get all of their policy’s proceeds.

University of Wisconsin hires former Foxconn exec to expand partnerships

University of Wisconsin hires former Foxconn exec to expand partnerships

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has hired a former Foxconn Technology Group official to lead its efforts to build and expand partnerships with companies looking to engage with school.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has hired a former Foxconn Technology Group official to lead its efforts to build and expand partnerships with companies looking to engage with school.

Brookfield firefighters spend 2 weeks training at vacant hotel

Brookfield firefighters spend 2 weeks training at vacant hotel

Demolition at an old hotel near The Corners of Brookfield was postponed to allow firefighters to build their skills. 

Demolition at an old hotel near The Corners of Brookfield was postponed to allow firefighters to build their skills. 

What are the best ways to save when interest rates are low?

What are the best ways to save when interest rates are low?

With the right accounts and a commitment to savings, you can boost your savings despite low-interest rates.

With the right accounts and a commitment to savings, you can boost your savings despite low-interest rates.

Can’t afford student loan payments? Try these 4 things

Can’t afford student loan payments? Try these 4 things

Federal student loan payments are on pause, but many private borrowers are still struggling to make their payments. Here are four steps to take.

Federal student loan payments are on pause, but many private borrowers are still struggling to make their payments. Here are four steps to take.

Kohl's Corp. names 3 new directors in deal with activist investors

Kohl's Corp. names 3 new directors in deal with activist investors

Kohl’s Corp. says it's adding three independent members to its board of directors as part of an agreement it struck with a key activist investor group that has been fighting to exert more control.

Kohl’s Corp. says it's adding three independent members to its board of directors as part of an agreement it struck with a key activist investor group that has been fighting to exert more control.

Brown Deer mental health services center expanding
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Brown Deer mental health services center expanding

The new Rogers Behavioral Health facility is set to open in 2022 and will allow for transitional care.

The new Rogers Behavioral Health facility is set to open in 2022 and will allow for transitional care.

White Claw to launch hard seltzer with higher alcohol content

White Claw to launch hard seltzer with higher alcohol content

White Claw announced it will be launching White Claw Surge — which contains 8% alcohol as opposed to the traditional 5% — this summer.

White Claw announced it will be launching White Claw Surge — which contains 8% alcohol as opposed to the traditional 5% — this summer.