Here's how much workers are demanding to start a new job

The lowest wage that American workers are willing to take in order to accept a new job has hit a record high this year, survey results show.

Gen Xers face alarming retirement shortfall, study says

The typical Gen X household has saved less than what is needed to finance a secure retirement, according to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Savings.

Looming UAW strike could cost US economy more than $5B in just 10 days

If the United Auto Workers decides to strike against the "Big Three" Detroit automakers when the current contract expires next month, it could cost the U.S. economy more than $5 billion.

Gas prices fire up as summer draws to a close: AAA

The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.

Trader Joe's execs shoot down possibility of self-checkout

Trader Joe's leadership rejected the idea of the grocery chain implementing self-checkout this week, saying it was "false."

Wisconsin wedding barn liquor law, small business worries about bill

A Wisconsin bill aimed at the alcohol industry could derail the wedding barn industry, one owner said. Advocates say the goal is better regulation.

Biden forges ahead with new student loan forgiveness repayment plan after clearing legal hurdle

President Joe Biden can move ahead with a new income-driven repayment plan that will forgive as much as $39 billion of student loans after a judge dismissed a legal challenge to the plan earlier this week.

Milwaukee school bus drivers needed; Lamers Bus Lines hiring 20

Lamers has 70 school bus drivers running 130 routes daily. Company officials hope to hire 20 more drivers before the start of the school year.

Kohl's downtown Milwaukee hiring event; filling 70 positions

The new downtown Milwaukee Kohl’s location is nearing completion. Now, the store is officially hiring associates to join the team.

Aldi to buy Florida-based Winn-Dixie grocery stores. Here's what that means

Aldi has agreed to purchase the parent company of Florida-based grocery store Winn-Dixie and plans to convert some locations into the Aldi format, Southeastern Grocers Inc. announced Wednesday.

Kwik Trip, Badger Band member partner for company's 1st NIL deal

Kwik Trip announced its first collegiate NIL partnership Tuesday – not with a student-athlete, but with a student nonetheless.

Tesla selling cheaper versions of its Model S, X cars with shorter ranges

The new affordable standard models are $10,000 less than the base versions and are available for delivery between September and October.

UPS reaches deal with union: How it compares to other historical agreements

While the UPS deal didn't result in a strike, past labor disputes between unions and companies over fair pay and better working conditions had different outcomes.