Child tax credit: IRS launches 2 online tools to answer eligibility questions
The IRS launched two new online tools on Monday to help families quickly determine if they are eligible for the child tax credit and how they wish to receive those payments should they qualify.
The IRS launched two new online tools on Monday to help families quickly determine if they are eligible for the child tax credit and how they wish to receive those payments should they qualify.
Connecticut to give $3,200 bond to every child born into poverty
Children who are born into low-income families will be given a trust fund which will deposit $3,200 into a savings account until the child turns 18.
Children who are born into low-income families will be given a trust fund which will deposit $3,200 into a savings account until the child turns 18.
Walmart, Target, Kohl's take on Amazon's Prime Day in retail wars
Walmart, Target, Best Buy and Kohl's have their own sales going on amid Amazon Prime Day 2021.
Walmart, Target, Best Buy and Kohl's have their own sales going on amid Amazon Prime Day 2021.
Contact 6 helps viewers save 14K in May
Contractor headaches, canceled concerts and warranty issues -- these are just some of the problems consumers in southeast Wisconsin brought to Contact 6 in May.
Contractor headaches, canceled concerts and warranty issues -- these are just some of the problems consumers in southeast Wisconsin brought to Contact 6 in May.
Dishwasher recall due to fire hazard
Cove Appliance Inc. of Madison has recalled 42,000 dishwashers because the heating element can fail to properly shut off, posing a fire hazard.
Cove Appliance Inc. of Madison has recalled 42,000 dishwashers because the heating element can fail to properly shut off, posing a fire hazard.
Extra unemployment benefits ending for 440,000 Americans
More than 400,000 out-of-work Americans are poised to lose their unemployment benefits this weekend as eight states prematurely drop out of a pandemic relief program that boosted jobless aid by $300 a week.
More than 400,000 out-of-work Americans are poised to lose their unemployment benefits this weekend as eight states prematurely drop out of a pandemic relief program that boosted jobless aid by $300 a week.
Ways to save the most on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day, one of the biggest sales of the year, is June 21 - 22.
Amazon Prime Day, one of the biggest sales of the year, is June 21 - 22.
Walmart invests in drone delivery company, says service to start in 'coming months'
Walmart has invested in drone delivery company DroneUp and will begin operating the service at a store near its headquarters in the coming months.
Walmart has invested in drone delivery company DroneUp and will begin operating the service at a store near its headquarters in the coming months.
Potential fireworks shortage ahead of Fourth of July
Fireworks sales have been explosive since the pandemic began. But with high demand and supply chain issues, we may see a fireworks shortage this summer.
Fireworks sales have been explosive since the pandemic began. But with high demand and supply chain issues, we may see a fireworks shortage this summer.
Stores closed on Thanksgiving Day: Kohl’s, Walmart, Target and more
A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.
A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.
Freshpet recalls dog food due to potential salmonella contamination
Freshpet is recalling some Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food that may have been sold at some Publix and Target stores.
Freshpet is recalling some Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food that may have been sold at some Publix and Target stores.
High lead levels found in 2 Happy Tot baby food products, lawsuit alleges
A lawsuit filed against Nurture Inc. alleges that unhealthy levels of lead were found in two of their Happy Family Organics baby food products sold at Target and Whole Foods.
A lawsuit filed against Nurture Inc. alleges that unhealthy levels of lead were found in two of their Happy Family Organics baby food products sold at Target and Whole Foods.
Sleep apnea devices recalled over cancer risk concerns
Millions of sleep apnea machines are being recalled over cancer risk concerns.
Millions of sleep apnea machines are being recalled over cancer risk concerns.
Medicare scam claims to offer 'free' genetic test kit, BBB warns
A scam targeting those on Medicare offers a “free” genetic testing kit that screens for a predisposition to heart disease or cancer, the BBB warned.
A scam targeting those on Medicare offers a “free” genetic testing kit that screens for a predisposition to heart disease or cancer, the BBB warned.
IRS backlog means delays for filers
Waiting on a tax refund? You’re in good company. It’s taking the IRS weeks, even months longer than usual to process tax returns.
Waiting on a tax refund? You’re in good company. It’s taking the IRS weeks, even months longer than usual to process tax returns.
Massive backlog at IRS delaying tax refunds
Waiting on a tax refund? You’re in good company. It’s taking the IRS weeks, even months longer than usual to process tax returns.
Waiting on a tax refund? You’re in good company. It’s taking the IRS weeks, even months longer than usual to process tax returns.
Non-tax filers can sign up for boosted child tax credit soon, IRS says
Parents who don't typically file taxes – but have children who qualify for a new, expanded tax credit – will soon be able to sign up for the extra cash without the hassle of submitting a return.
Parents who don't typically file taxes – but have children who qualify for a new, expanded tax credit – will soon be able to sign up for the extra cash without the hassle of submitting a return.
Milwaukee anxiously awaits visitors after devastating year for tourism
Following COVID challenges for the tourism and hospitality industries, this summer is expected to bring a welcome rebound! Many in Milwaukee are anxiously awaiting a flood of visitors with spending down.
Following COVID challenges for the tourism and hospitality industries, this summer is expected to bring a welcome rebound! Many in Milwaukee are anxiously awaiting a flood of visitors with spending down.
COVID long-hauler shares bills with Contact 6
A coronavirus survivor in Milwaukee is still suffering symptoms more than a year after being discharged from the hospital, and his medical costs continue to stack up.
A coronavirus survivor in Milwaukee is still suffering symptoms more than a year after being discharged from the hospital, and his medical costs continue to stack up.
Beech-Nut recalls baby rice cereal over high arsenic levels
Beech-Nut is recalling its “Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal” over high levels of arsenic found in one sample. The company also said it will stop selling the product.
Beech-Nut is recalling its “Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal” over high levels of arsenic found in one sample. The company also said it will stop selling the product.