What do higher-for-longer interest rates mean for your money?
Americans will be forced to adapt to a new normal where savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers face steeper debt payments on everything from credit cards to mortgages to student loans.
Americans will be forced to adapt to a new normal where savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers face steeper debt payments on everything from credit cards to mortgages to student loans.
Americans adjust retirement goals up 15 percent but savings drop: survey
U.S. adults believe they will need at least $1.46 million to retire in style, a Northwestern Mutual survey said.
U.S. adults believe they will need at least $1.46 million to retire in style, a Northwestern Mutual survey said.
Consumers see higher auto payments in exchange for better borrowing rates
Car loan terms have shortened as buyers with better credit seek cheaper rates for higher monthly payments, a recent Experian report said.
Car loan terms have shortened as buyers with better credit seek cheaper rates for higher monthly payments, a recent Experian report said.
McDonald's looking to beef up with larger burgers
McDonald’s is looking to potentially beef up its offerings with a bigger burger.
McDonald’s is looking to potentially beef up its offerings with a bigger burger.
Father-daughter ironworker duo champion the rise of vocational learning
Vocational enrollment is up among younger Americans, and one nurse-turned-union ironworker thinks it's a good opportunity for students to secure their futures.
Vocational enrollment is up among younger Americans, and one nurse-turned-union ironworker thinks it's a good opportunity for students to secure their futures.
Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan would cost an extra $84 billion: report
Biden has proposed a plan B student loan forgiveness proposal that would cost taxpayers an extra $84 billion, a recent Penn Wharton analysis said.
Biden has proposed a plan B student loan forgiveness proposal that would cost taxpayers an extra $84 billion, a recent Penn Wharton analysis said.
Many Americans spend more than 30 percent of their take-home pay on a mortgage: survey
Homebuyers ready to take the plunge in today's housing market have had to sink a bigger portion of their paychecks into mortgage payments and make significant cuts to everyday spending, a recent survey said.
Homebuyers ready to take the plunge in today's housing market have had to sink a bigger portion of their paychecks into mortgage payments and make significant cuts to everyday spending, a recent survey said.
How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024
A recent study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.
A recent study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.
More newlyweds opting for a 'mini-moon'– here's why
The need for fun and relaxation after the wedding day is leading more newlyweds to choose shorter getaways as an alternative to traditional honeymoons.
The need for fun and relaxation after the wedding day is leading more newlyweds to choose shorter getaways as an alternative to traditional honeymoons.
Southwest Airlines will stop flying to these airports as Boeing troubles weigh
Southwest reported a loss of $231 million, or 39 cents a share, for the quarter, becoming the latest carrier to face setbacks due to Boeing's issues.
Southwest reported a loss of $231 million, or 39 cents a share, for the quarter, becoming the latest carrier to face setbacks due to Boeing's issues.
Jefferson Nestlé production facility expanding; $195M project approved
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is expanding its production facility in Jefferson after the $195 million project was given the green light by the state.
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is expanding its production facility in Jefferson after the $195 million project was given the green light by the state.
More than a third of Gen Z, millennials seek help from their parents to afford a house down payment
Young homebuyers are combating high home prices by asking their parents for help with home down payments.
Young homebuyers are combating high home prices by asking their parents for help with home down payments.
Kikkoman Foods new soy sauce plant in Jefferson
Kikkoman Foods Inc. announced on Tuesday, April 23 it will bring 83 new high-paying jobs to Wisconsin when it adds a new plant in Jefferson.
Kikkoman Foods Inc. announced on Tuesday, April 23 it will bring 83 new high-paying jobs to Wisconsin when it adds a new plant in Jefferson.
Noncompete agreements would be banned under FTC rule; legal challenges likely
The Federal Trade Commission has made a significant move by voting to prohibit the enforcement of noncompete agreements among employees, aiming to eliminate barriers to job mobility and wage growth.
The Federal Trade Commission has made a significant move by voting to prohibit the enforcement of noncompete agreements among employees, aiming to eliminate barriers to job mobility and wage growth.
Express files for bankruptcy, announces store closures
Express filed for bankruptcy Monday and announced dozens of the fashion retailer’s stores would be closing.
Express filed for bankruptcy Monday and announced dozens of the fashion retailer’s stores would be closing.
Palermo's pizza expansion; West Milwaukee production facility planned
Palermo’s announced on Monday, April 22 that it is expanding its production capacity by building a new 200,000 square foot production facility in West Milwaukee.
Palermo’s announced on Monday, April 22 that it is expanding its production capacity by building a new 200,000 square foot production facility in West Milwaukee.
These iconic restaurants are all owned by the same companies
While we all recognize popular chain restaurants by their name alone, many of them are actually grouped together and owned by just a small number of restaurant groups in the U.S. Here’s a look.
While we all recognize popular chain restaurants by their name alone, many of them are actually grouped together and owned by just a small number of restaurant groups in the U.S. Here’s a look.
Gas prices crept up this week, but not by much as oil prices fell
Demand for gas is up, but oil prices are down, causing gas prices to go up by just four cents.
Demand for gas is up, but oil prices are down, causing gas prices to go up by just four cents.
How often does the IRS audit?
While the IRS accepts most tax returns, there are certain mistakes to avoid that may prompt the agency to take a closer look at your documents.
While the IRS accepts most tax returns, there are certain mistakes to avoid that may prompt the agency to take a closer look at your documents.
Here are the major U.S. restaurant chains that have disappeared
These restaurants of your childhood were iconic, until they weren't. Several well-known chains – some decades old – have faced tough times that resulted in bankruptcy.
These restaurants of your childhood were iconic, until they weren't. Several well-known chains – some decades old – have faced tough times that resulted in bankruptcy.