Greater Milwaukee housing market; realtors on what to know

The Greater Milwaukee housing market saw record sales in 2021. With demand outweighing supply, realtors say there are ways to get ahead of the competition.

Oregon man cashes in forgotten lottery ticket, wins $8.9M

Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.

What is shrinkflation? How companies hide inflation without increasing prices

If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.

Zelle scammers steal thousands of dollars from Maryland woman

A Maryland woman scammed out of thousands of dollars is speaking out in an effort to help others avoid a ploy making the rounds across the country.

Milwaukee Boys & Girls Clubs get $17M from MacKenzie Scott

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee on Thursday announced a gift of $17 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

The 'downright ugly' retirement moves Americans made over the past two years

Americans have been through a lot over the past two years, and a new study shows that during that time many ended up making "downright ugly" decisions regarding their retirement planning – often out of necessity.

Federal Reserve hikes interest rate to fight inflation, more to come

The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling potentially up to seven rate hikes this year.

Contact 6 saves viewers $58,433 in February
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In February, FOX6's Contact 6 helped viewers save $58,433, but saving money isn?t Contact 6?s only goal.

Wisconsin unclaimed property; matches needed for $600M

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue has matched more than $6.6 million in property to claimants, but more than $600 million is unclaimed.

First-time homebuyer? Real estate experts offer advice in crazy market

How can first-time homebuyers navigate the homebuying process without becoming burned out, deflated or giving up altogether? Real estate experts weigh in.

Canned pet food shortage continues amid supply chain woes

The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.

Gas prices turning long commutes into financial nightmares

Skyrocketing gas prices have made things especially difficult for people with extended commutes. One person even said they're putting off having children because it's just too expensive.

Filling a gas-powered vehicle may still be cheaper than charging an electric one

As gas prices reach record highs across the U.S., electric car owners are reveling in their purchases -- but the cost to fill up a gas-powered vehicle might actually still be cheaper than charging an electric one.

US inflation soared 7.9% in past year, a fresh 40-year high

Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.