Borrowers urged to apply for Navient's private student loan forgiveness

The Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) launched a campaign to raise awareness of Navient's discharge program for certain borrowers seeking relief because their school lied to them.

Strauss closing Franklin facility, moving operations to Illinois

Strauss Brands will shut down its Franklin production facility and relocate operations to Illinois, the company announced on its website Tuesday.

CEOs got big raises last year; workers didn't

The typical compensation package for S&P 500 chief executives surged nearly 13% last year to a median of $16.3 million, significantly outpacing the 4.1% rise in private-sector worker wages, highlighting the widening pay gap amid rising inflation and financial pressure on American households.

Spotify raising US prices for premium plans, again

The Sweden-based audio streaming giant announced Monday it is raising prices for its premium plans in the U.S. once again, after increasing subscription fees nearly a year ago.

The 10 cheapest new cars in 2024

Nissan, Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi dominate Cars.com's list of the cheapest new cars.

Wisconsin Bike Week promotes local businesses; find events near you

Wisconsin Bike Week kicked off on Saturday, June 1 – offering festivities in Milwaukee and across the state now through Sunday, June 9.

Tips for grads to find a job, get their foot in the door

Dan Roccato, finance professor at the University of San Diego, joined FOX6 WakeUp with some tips to help grads get their foot in the door.

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Dan Roccato, finance professor at the University of San Diego, joined FOX6 WakeUp with some tips to help recent grads find a job.

Q1 GDP revised down on lackluster consumer spending

Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.3% for the January-through-March period after rising 3.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the BEA's advance estimate.

Pick 'n Save ending self-checkouts at select stores; shoppers react

When you shop for groceries, do you use the self-checkout lanes? Well, you soon might not have a choice at some stores. Pick 'n Save says it is implementing a no-self checkout pilot program.

Home prices not budging, hit new high in March: Case-Shiller

Home prices are now 6.5% above their level this time last year, reaching their ninth all-time high within the past year, according to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller.

Social Security has a 'billionaire problem,' advocate warns

Social Security benefits will be cut significantly in 2035 without a fix. Here's what advocates say we can do to prevent that.

Walgreens joins Target, Walmart in announcing summer price cuts

Walgreens is lowering prices on products, joining other retailers like Target, Walmart, and Amazon who have announced similar plans to lure in more cost-conscious shoppers.

Dollar Tree says it's moving into some 99 Cents Only stores

Dollar Tree said it acquired leases for 170 locations of 99 Cents Only stores and will reopen under the Dollar Tree brand.

Milwaukee's Company Brewing closes its doors in Riverwest neighborhood

Company Brewing in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood announced on social media Tuesday, May 28 that it is closing its doors after nine years in business.