Student loan forgiveness halted, Milwaukee borrowers voice concerns

The Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan has come to a halt again, this time after a federal judge in Texas blocked the policy Thursday.

US consumer inflation slowed to 7.7% in October

Consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October from a year earlier and 0.4% from September, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Potential railroad strike pushed back until early December

Previously, a Nov. 19 strike deadline hung over the talks, but the union that represents track maintenance workers agreed to delay any action until next month.

How steep interest rate hikes impact your finances

Mortgage rates continue to jump, home sales slump and credit cards and auto loans increase.

Aldi matching 2019 Thanksgiving prices

From free turkeys to major discounts, grocery stores are prepping for a Thanksgiving set against surging inflation.

Toyota to limit smart keys to 1 per new vehicle sold, due to semiconductor shortage

In an effort to ration semiconductors, Toyota Motor Corp. reportedly announced Thursday that it would replace one of the two "smart" keys it delivers in Japan with a mechanical one. 

Prices on new, used vehicles finally begin to creep down from inflated highs

Even with the average price of new and used vehicles beginning to ease, auto purchases remain unaffordable for many, with average prices still 30% to 50% above where they were in early 2020.

IRS inflation adjustment could lower your tax bill in 2023

The changes are meant to help Americans whose earnings haven’t kept up with the increased cost of living.

Biden to release up to 15 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve

President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations.

Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% in 2023

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment means the average recipient will receive more than $140 a month starting in January.