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.
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.
Wisconsin gas prices, $4/gallon average reported
The average price for one gallon of gasoline surpassed $4 in Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon, according to gasbuddy.com.
The average price for one gallon of gasoline surpassed $4 in Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon, according to gasbuddy.com.
Evictions backlog, Milwaukee families waiting months for help
Milwaukee continues to sort through a backlog of evictions. Community Advocates has helped distribute assistance to more than 10,000 households.
Milwaukee continues to sort through a backlog of evictions. Community Advocates has helped distribute assistance to more than 10,000 households.
Wisconsin gas prices: $4/gallon average reported
The average price for one gallon of gasoline surpassed $4 in Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon, according to gasbuddy.com.
The average price for one gallon of gasoline surpassed $4 in Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon, according to gasbuddy.com.
Biden to sign order mandating study of cryptocurrency as its use explodes
The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.
The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.
Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Mother thinks $100k lottery win is a scam, almost misses out
“I ignored the phone calls and emails for a few days, and then eventually I decided to log in to my online The Lott account. It all started to make sense when I discovered I’d won $100,000!,” the Australian woman said.
“I ignored the phone calls and emails for a few days, and then eventually I decided to log in to my online The Lott account. It all started to make sense when I discovered I’d won $100,000!,” the Australian woman said.
What is SWIFT? A look at West’s toughest sanctions on Russia yet
On Saturday, The United States joined European allies to impose the most potentially crippling financial penalties yet on Russia — cutting some banks off from SWIFT. Here’s a look at what that means.
On Saturday, The United States joined European allies to impose the most potentially crippling financial penalties yet on Russia — cutting some banks off from SWIFT. Here’s a look at what that means.
Social Security retirement age stops changing in 2022: What to know
The new full retirement age is 67 for anyone born after 1960.
The new full retirement age is 67 for anyone born after 1960.
Interest rates could increase more than traditional quarter-point, US Fed governor says
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she's open to lifting interest rates by more than the traditional quarter-point at the central bank’s next meeting in March.
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she's open to lifting interest rates by more than the traditional quarter-point at the central bank’s next meeting in March.
Rents reach 'insane' levels across the country with no end in sight
From December 2020 to December 2021, the median rent in Tampa spiked more than 25%. Meanwhile, Miami became the least affordable housing market in the country with a whopping 49.8% increase.
From December 2020 to December 2021, the median rent in Tampa spiked more than 25%. Meanwhile, Miami became the least affordable housing market in the country with a whopping 49.8% increase.
'No Surprises Act' in effect; Contact 6 helps resolve medical bill
Surprise medical bills can cost patients hundreds, even thousands of dollars. For years, Contact 6 has taken these billing complaints to insurance companies. But now, there should be a drop-off in those cases.
Surprise medical bills can cost patients hundreds, even thousands of dollars. For years, Contact 6 has taken these billing complaints to insurance companies. But now, there should be a drop-off in those cases.
Senate OKs spending bill to avert government shutdown
The Senate has sent President Joe Biden a bill averting a weekend government shutdown.
The Senate has sent President Joe Biden a bill averting a weekend government shutdown.
East Troy man wins $1M from scratch game
Kenneth Spaight of East Troy was the lucky winner of $1 million from the Marvelous Millions instant scratch game he purchased at the Cornerstone Filling Station.
Kenneth Spaight of East Troy was the lucky winner of $1 million from the Marvelous Millions instant scratch game he purchased at the Cornerstone Filling Station.
Rising gas prices: Ways to maximize your fuel economy
As gas prices continue to climb, here are some tips and tricks to help save you money and maximize your fuel economy.
As gas prices continue to climb, here are some tips and tricks to help save you money and maximize your fuel economy.
2022 weddings will cost more; here are some ways to save
An estimated 2.5 million weddings plan to take place in 2022 and, as with some many other things, couples can expect to pay more amid rising prices.
An estimated 2.5 million weddings plan to take place in 2022 and, as with some many other things, couples can expect to pay more amid rising prices.
Inflation in Wisconsin: How it impacts everyday items
The just-released consumer price index (CPI) shows prices are up an average of 7.5% In southeastern Wisconsin, it is hitting consumers' wallets and leading businesses to charge more.
The just-released consumer price index (CPI) shows prices are up an average of 7.5% In southeastern Wisconsin, it is hitting consumers' wallets and leading businesses to charge more.
US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 7.5% in past year, a 40-year high
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
Democrats propose temporary suspension of federal gas tax to offset soaring prices
The Gas Prices Relief Act would eliminate the 18.4 cents per gallon fuel tax for the rest of 2022.
The Gas Prices Relief Act would eliminate the 18.4 cents per gallon fuel tax for the rest of 2022.
How to get a $15,000 personal loan
Several lenders offer $15,000 loans, but it's important to compare rates and terms to find the right personal loan for you. Learn more in this guide.
Several lenders offer $15,000 loans, but it's important to compare rates and terms to find the right personal loan for you. Learn more in this guide.