Rail strike averted: Milwaukee's water could've been impacted

Milwaukee Water Works relies on raw materials, transported via rail, to treat the city's water supply. A strike could've caused trouble for treatment plants.

Open Record: Cost and benefit

Contact 6's Jenna Sachs walks us through two big consumer issues: Installment loans and over-the-counter hearing aids.

Fed minutes indicate interest rate increases may slow soon

The Federal Reserve said that reaching its target inflation rate of 2% is more important than the pace of rate hikes, signaling that it may begin to slow the pace of future interest rate increases.

DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge

Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

House passes bill to avert railroad strike, impose deal on unions

If an agreement wasn't reached before a Dec. 9 deadline, the unions threatened to strike -- which would have devastating effects on the U.S. economy.

Inflation relief checks going to residents in these states. See if you qualify

With inflation running near the highest level in 40 years, Republican and Democratic leaders in some states are offering stimulus payments to residents.

Biden asks Congress to block potential railroad strike

President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks.

Wisconsin Lottery urges responsible gifting this holiday season

During this holiday season, the Wisconsin Lottery has joined forces with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University to build awareness that Lottery products are not an appropriate gift for minors.

Retiring too early could cost you $182,000 in benefits, study says

A new study says that virtually all American workers between 45 and 62 should wait beyond age 65 to collect their retirement benefits, and many should wait until 70.

Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments through June 2023
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President Joe Biden's administration will extend a pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX owes over $3B to creditors

Bahamas-based FTX filed for bankruptcy on Nov. 11 after the exchange acknowledged that it had used customer funds to cover bad bets by Bankman-Fried's trading arm, Alameda Research.

Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief

President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?

Inflation takes toll on Wisconsin unemployment recipients

Inflation takes a toll on unemployment recipients. With or without inflation, the maximum benefit for Wisconsinites out of work is $370 a week.