Southern accents could cost job seekers a 20% wage penalty, study finds
Another recent study says job applicants with Southern accents are the fourth most likely to change how they talk.
Another recent study says job applicants with Southern accents are the fourth most likely to change how they talk.
Mortgage rates rise as debt limit impasse lingers: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.57% for the week ending May 25, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.57% for the week ending May 25, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Today’s mortgage rates are mixed, but 10- and 15-year terms stay low | May 26, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 26, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 26, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
The Cheel restaurant fire: WEDC provides $250K grant for it to rebuild
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation announced Thiensville is receiving a $250,000 grant to help rebuild The Cheel, which was destroyed in a 2020 fire.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation announced Thiensville is receiving a $250,000 grant to help rebuild The Cheel, which was destroyed in a 2020 fire.
Virgin Galactic completes final test flight before launching paying customers to space
The flight came nearly two years after Richard Branson beat fellow billionaire and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to space.
The flight came nearly two years after Richard Branson beat fellow billionaire and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to space.
Behind on your retirement savings? Here's one feature that can help workers catch-up
Automatic enrollment into a workplace savings plan could help close the gap for Black and Latino employees that might otherwise have lower plan participation rates, according to a recent Voya Financial study
Automatic enrollment into a workplace savings plan could help close the gap for Black and Latino employees that might otherwise have lower plan participation rates, according to a recent Voya Financial study
Today's mortgage rates rise, but 15-year terms remain lowest option | May 25, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 25, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 25, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Master Lock Milwaukee plant closing; 'slap in the face,' mayor says
Master Lock's manufacturing facility in Milwaukee will begin closing this fall, the company confirmed Thursday, with operations ending in March 2024.
Master Lock's manufacturing facility in Milwaukee will begin closing this fall, the company confirmed Thursday, with operations ending in March 2024.
Microsoft's Foxconn Mount Pleasant land purchase completed
The village of Mount Pleasant and others announced the closing of Microsoft's $50 million purchase of a land parcel originally meant for Foxconn.
The village of Mount Pleasant and others announced the closing of Microsoft's $50 million purchase of a land parcel originally meant for Foxconn.
Kinder Chocolate, a cream-filled hit in Europe, is coming to the US
The candy bars, the most popular Kinder product in Europe, are different from the Kinder Bueno bars that have been sold stateside since 2019.
The candy bars, the most popular Kinder product in Europe, are different from the Kinder Bueno bars that have been sold stateside since 2019.
Rising costs pressure many Americans to make this one retirement mistake: Survey
High costs pushed 25% of cash-strapped Americans to cut retirement savings, according to a recent TIAA Institute survey.
High costs pushed 25% of cash-strapped Americans to cut retirement savings, according to a recent TIAA Institute survey.
Kenosha Girl Scouts treat Amazon; get special surprise in return
A group of Girl Scouts got a special surprise after handing out cookies to employees at Amazon's Kenosha Facility on Wednesday, May 24. One 11-year-old scout made it all happen.
A group of Girl Scouts got a special surprise after handing out cookies to employees at Amazon's Kenosha Facility on Wednesday, May 24. One 11-year-old scout made it all happen.
DoorDash accused in lawsuit of charging iPhone users more for delivery
The lawsuit claims iPhone users are charged extra fees on top of their food delivery bill.
The lawsuit claims iPhone users are charged extra fees on top of their food delivery bill.
Americans are not exploring their own cities like they used to, study says
The MIT-led study found a 15% to 30% decrease in the number of visits residents were making to areas that are socioeconomically different than their own.
The MIT-led study found a 15% to 30% decrease in the number of visits residents were making to areas that are socioeconomically different than their own.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms stay below 6 percent | May 24, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 24, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 24, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Kohl's reports surprise 1Q profit; helped by inventory cuts
Kohl's posted a surprise profit for the fiscal first quarter, helped by the department store chain's moves to cut inventory in the wake of weak sales.
Kohl's posted a surprise profit for the fiscal first quarter, helped by the department store chain's moves to cut inventory in the wake of weak sales.
CDC investigating salmonella outbreak in 6 states linked to cookie dough
At least 18 people have become ill, including two reported hospitalizations, since late February, the CDC said. Here’s what you need to know.
At least 18 people have become ill, including two reported hospitalizations, since late February, the CDC said. Here’s what you need to know.
Shopping for cheaper insurance hits a new high as Americans seek relief from rising rates: J.D. Power
The rate at which drivers were given new auto insurance quotes increased by 13.1% in the first quarter of 2023 – the highest rate since June 2021. And the switch rate increased by 4.1%, according to J.D. Power report.
The rate at which drivers were given new auto insurance quotes increased by 13.1% in the first quarter of 2023 – the highest rate since June 2021. And the switch rate increased by 4.1%, according to J.D. Power report.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms stay below 6 percent | May 23, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 23, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 23, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
2025 NFL draft: Green Bay Packers expect statewide economic impact
The 2025 NFL draft will be held in Green Bay. The Packers expect the event to have a long-lasting statewide economic impact.
The 2025 NFL draft will be held in Green Bay. The Packers expect the event to have a long-lasting statewide economic impact.