Student loan borrowers struggle to keep up with monthly payments: study
Student loans have become a burden for many borrowers, post-pandemic. Sixty percent of federal loan borrowers who had payments due in October didn’t make payments until mid-November, according to the Department of Education.
Student loans have become a burden for many borrowers, post-pandemic. Sixty percent of federal loan borrowers who had payments due in October didn’t make payments until mid-November, according to the Department of Education.
Auto insurance premiums and claims still on the rise: study
Add auto insurance premiums to the list of costs on the rise for drivers. Paired with rising claims, don't expect car insurance rates to dip anytime soon.
Add auto insurance premiums to the list of costs on the rise for drivers. Paired with rising claims, don't expect car insurance rates to dip anytime soon.
Americans are feeling more optimistic about the future of Social Security: survey
More Americans expect to get their Social Security benefits when they retire – in three prior readings, non-retirees were more inclined to predict they would not receive their benefits, a recent Gallup survey said.
More Americans expect to get their Social Security benefits when they retire – in three prior readings, non-retirees were more inclined to predict they would not receive their benefits, a recent Gallup survey said.
New IRS tax brackets take effect in 2024, meaning your paycheck could be bigger next year
The IRS adjusted the income limits for the different tax brackets in the 2024 tax year as still-high inflation continues to squeeze Americans financially.
The IRS adjusted the income limits for the different tax brackets in the 2024 tax year as still-high inflation continues to squeeze Americans financially.
'Career cushioning,' latest workplace trend, has employees trying to protect themselves heading into 2024
A workplace trend known as "career cushioning" has employees setting up Plan B initiatives — so that if they're downsized by their companies, they're prepared for it. Here's what to know.
A workplace trend known as "career cushioning" has employees setting up Plan B initiatives — so that if they're downsized by their companies, they're prepared for it. Here's what to know.
Gen X advised to ‘stop spending’ due to largest retirement savings wealth gap of any generation
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
Milwaukee Starbucks union; Marquette location workers make push
Workers at the Starbucks location on the Marquette University campus announced plans to form a union on Wednesday.
Workers at the Starbucks location on the Marquette University campus announced plans to form a union on Wednesday.
Kenosha business burglary; co-owners seek public's help
A thief in Kenosha got away with more than a thousand dollars of stolen equipment from a small business earlier this week.
A thief in Kenosha got away with more than a thousand dollars of stolen equipment from a small business earlier this week.
Biden visits Milwaukee, highlights Black-owned businesses
President Joe Biden spoke at the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, highlighting small business and infrastructure efforts.
President Joe Biden spoke at the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, highlighting small business and infrastructure efforts.
Toyota's small car unit Daihatsu suspending vehicle shipments over safety cheating scandal
Toyota said its investigation found 174 new cases of irregularities in safety test and other procedures in 25 test categories involving multiple model vehicles.
Toyota said its investigation found 174 new cases of irregularities in safety test and other procedures in 25 test categories involving multiple model vehicles.
Secure 2.0: optional provisions kick in to help retirement savers with emergencies and student loan debt
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 has several new optional provisions kicking in at the start of 2024, such as emergency savings and student loan matching.
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 has several new optional provisions kicking in at the start of 2024, such as emergency savings and student loan matching.
These are the most affordable cities to buy a home in 2024: Realtor.com
Realtor.com released the top 100 ranking metros for 2024, including affordable markets in the Northeast and Midwest such as Toledo, Ohio, and Rochester, New York, alongside several Southern California markets.
Realtor.com released the top 100 ranking metros for 2024, including affordable markets in the Northeast and Midwest such as Toledo, Ohio, and Rochester, New York, alongside several Southern California markets.
Red Arrow Park new vendor; Biggby Coffee to replace Starbucks
Milwaukee County Parks announced on Tuesday, Dec. 19 the selection of Biggby Coffee as the new vendor for Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee.
Milwaukee County Parks announced on Tuesday, Dec. 19 the selection of Biggby Coffee as the new vendor for Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee.
Riverwest Co-op at risk of closing; asking for public's help
The Riverwest Co-op, located at the corner of Clarke and Fratney in Milwaukee, is at risk of closing.
The Riverwest Co-op, located at the corner of Clarke and Fratney in Milwaukee, is at risk of closing.
Boston Market's owner files for bankruptcy amid legal troubles
Owner Jay Pandya filed for bankruptcy recently amid financial troubles and lawsuits from debtors.
Owner Jay Pandya filed for bankruptcy recently amid financial troubles and lawsuits from debtors.
Americans living in these states are worse off financially: survey
Americans nationwide are feeling the lingering impact of inflation on their wallets, but these three states have it the worst, according to a recent WalletHub survey.
Americans nationwide are feeling the lingering impact of inflation on their wallets, but these three states have it the worst, according to a recent WalletHub survey.
Biden forgives another $4.8 billion in federal student loan debt, but alternative relief plan hits a snag
The Biden administration has forgiven a total of $132 billion in federal student loans for more than 3.6 million Americans, and all of it has bypassed the need for congressional approval.
The Biden administration has forgiven a total of $132 billion in federal student loans for more than 3.6 million Americans, and all of it has bypassed the need for congressional approval.
Kwik Trip expands Wisconsin operations; plans to create 500+ jobs
Kwik Trip announced on Monday, Dec. 18 it will invest more than $151 million to expand its operations at multiple locations throughout Wisconsin.
Kwik Trip announced on Monday, Dec. 18 it will invest more than $151 million to expand its operations at multiple locations throughout Wisconsin.
Third Space Brewing Menomonee Falls location announced
Third Space Brewing announced plans on Monday, Dec. 18 to open a new location at the corner of Good Hope Road and Appleton Avenue in Menomonee Falls.
Third Space Brewing announced plans on Monday, Dec. 18 to open a new location at the corner of Good Hope Road and Appleton Avenue in Menomonee Falls.
Running for a bonus: Company gives larger cash rewards if workers can run 2 miles a day
The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."
The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."