Mortgage rates ease slightly as spring homebuying season nears: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.88% for the week ending March 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

CFPB finalizes rule capping credit card late fees at $8 on average

A new CFPB rule caps credit card late fees to 25% of the required payment and ends the automatic inflation adjustment for these charges.

Doing taxes drives younger generations to tears

One in four Gen Z-ers responding to a recent poll said they'll need help from a therapist to recover from the experience of filing their taxes.

Americans in this state are the biggest tax procrastinators: survey

Wyoming topped the list as the state with the biggest procrastination problem for the second year running, according to the IPX 1031 survey.

Downer Theatre reopening, Milwaukee Film takes over operations

The iconic, shuttered Downer Theatre on Milwaukee's east side will reopen in April. Milwaukee Film will take over operations.

Cities where Americans are under the most financial stress

WalletHub ranked 100 cities to determine which was populated with residents experiencing the highest levels of financial stress.

Racine's Regency Mall demolition begins

Monday, March 4, marked a new beginning for Regency Mall in Racine.

JetBlue, Spirit agree to terminate merger over regulatory issues

Low-cost carriers JetBlue and Spirit agreed to terminate their $3.8 billion merger agreement after facing significant regulatory and legal hurdles. 

Sherman Park Grocery offers community relief through partnership

The owner of Sherman Park Grocery said collaborations like Saturday's with Americans for Prosperity can offer relief from prices and limited options.

Elkhorn shooting: Sports Page Barr reopens after killings

The Elkhorn bar, Sports Page Barr, where a recently married couple was killed reopened on Friday, March 1 – one month after the shooting.

Wisconsin teen's duck calls are taking flight

John Vail from Trempealeu is hopeful his outdoor outfitter business that centers around his custom duck calls is about to bring in an impressive haul.

Q4 GDP revised down slightly – here's what that means for interest rates

The BEA lowered it's estimate slightly for the fourth quarter's GDP. However, economic growth remains much stronger than anticipated. Here's what that means for interest rates.