US inflation hit 8.3% in April but slows from 40-year high
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Rising cost of diesel; impact on consumers in southeast Wisconsin
Even if you do not use diesel, the rising cost of diesel fuel is going to impact you.
Even if you do not use diesel, the rising cost of diesel fuel is going to impact you.
Here's how much more you'll be paying for food in 2022, according to USDA estimates
The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.
The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.
How credit card swipe fees are hitting consumers
The average family already spends an additional $900 from added swipe fees.
The average family already spends an additional $900 from added swipe fees.
Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Robocalls have increased by millions in recent months
Robocalls jumped by over 600 million from February to March, YouMail tracker found
Robocalls jumped by over 600 million from February to March, YouMail tracker found
April 2022 jobs report: US added 428,000 jobs despite surging inflation
America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April 2022 and hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%.
America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April 2022 and hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%.
Germantown investment scam, federal charges against business partners
The head of a defunct Germantown real estate company, and his former business partner, are federally charged with fraud.
The head of a defunct Germantown real estate company, and his former business partner, are federally charged with fraud.
Debate over canceling student loan debt sparks political divisions on Capitol Hill
Could the government be moving to cancel college student loan debt? It's an issue that's gaining more attention as the Biden administration moves closer to a possible decision.
Could the government be moving to cancel college student loan debt? It's an issue that's gaining more attention as the Biden administration moves closer to a possible decision.
How to get cheaper Disneyland tickets from Target
It's no secret Disneyland tickets will cost you a pretty penny if you plan on visiting the Most Magical Place on Earth.
It's no secret Disneyland tickets will cost you a pretty penny if you plan on visiting the Most Magical Place on Earth.
TurboTax settlement, Wisconsin DOJ announces $2.3M for consumers
The Wisconsin Department of Justice secured $2,370,000 from Intuit Inc., the owner of TurboTax, a department news release indicated Thursday, May 5.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice secured $2,370,000 from Intuit Inc., the owner of TurboTax, a department news release indicated Thursday, May 5.
Fed raises interest rates by half-point, the most since 2000
The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point.
The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point.
Biden highlights deficit progress to counter criticism on US economy
The president is placing a renewed emphasis on reducing the deficit — which is the gap between what the nation spends and what it takes in — in order to blunt Republican criticism.
The president is placing a renewed emphasis on reducing the deficit — which is the gap between what the nation spends and what it takes in — in order to blunt Republican criticism.
Couple claims winning $473M Powerball ticket sold in Arizona, lottery officials say
A Gilbert couple in Arizona claimed millions after they purchased the winning $473 million ticket to the Powerball drawing a day before numbers were picked. The couple claimed permanent anonymity.
A Gilbert couple in Arizona claimed millions after they purchased the winning $473 million ticket to the Powerball drawing a day before numbers were picked. The couple claimed permanent anonymity.
Macomb County woman wins $2M on Michigan Lottery scratch-off ticket she bought because of design
A Macomb County woman liked the design of a Michigan Lottery scratch-off ticket so she bought it. She won $2 million.
A Macomb County woman liked the design of a Michigan Lottery scratch-off ticket so she bought it. She won $2 million.
Price of diesel hits all-time high, straining the trucking industry
A gallon of diesel hit $5.296 on Sunday, according to AAA.
A gallon of diesel hit $5.296 on Sunday, according to AAA.
What is a recession, and should Americans be worried?
Recessions are notoriously hard to predict – but here's what to know about them
Recessions are notoriously hard to predict – but here's what to know about them
What's your 'money personality' type?
A local financial professional shares the different 'money personality' types and how each style affects our money decisions.
A local financial professional shares the different 'money personality' types and how each style affects our money decisions.
US economy shrank by 1.4% in Q1 despite solid consumer spending
Despite the weak showing, most economists expect a rebound in the April-June quarter as solid hiring and wage gains sustain growth.
Despite the weak showing, most economists expect a rebound in the April-June quarter as solid hiring and wage gains sustain growth.
Powerball jackpot grows to $454M after no top winner in Monday drawing
Grabbed a Powerball jackpot ticket yet? The next drawing is Wednesday night. The estimated one-time lump sum payment is $271.9 million after taxes.
Grabbed a Powerball jackpot ticket yet? The next drawing is Wednesday night. The estimated one-time lump sum payment is $271.9 million after taxes.