Student loan refinance rates edge up, but 10-year fixed rates still a bargain
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Average life insurance rates are steady entering 2022
Monthly life insurance premiums were stable entering the new year, according to Policygenius data.
Monthly life insurance premiums were stable entering the new year, according to Policygenius data.
Michigan woman collects $3M lottery prize after checking spam folder
Laura Spears, 55, said she saw the e-mail that she had won the prize while looking for a missing e-mail in her spam folder.
Laura Spears, 55, said she saw the e-mail that she had won the prize while looking for a missing e-mail in her spam folder.
IRS: Tax-filing season begins on Monday
Tax filing season begins Monday and the IRS is advising you to file as soon as possible.
Tax filing season begins Monday and the IRS is advising you to file as soon as possible.
Wisconsin unemployment hits record low of 2.8%
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate hit a record low of 2.8% in December, after tying the previous low of 3% in November, the state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday.
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate hit a record low of 2.8% in December, after tying the previous low of 3% in November, the state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday.
Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
P&G price hikes for Tide, Downy, Bounce set for February
Procter & Gamble will raise prices across its line of laundry products such as detergent and dryer sheets next month, as the firm's own costs rise and consumers continue to favor the company's brands despite the squeeze on wallets from ongoing inflation.
Procter & Gamble will raise prices across its line of laundry products such as detergent and dryer sheets next month, as the firm's own costs rise and consumers continue to favor the company's brands despite the squeeze on wallets from ongoing inflation.
Retail sales drop 1.9% in December following early holiday rush
Americans sharply cut their spending in December after a burst of early spending in the fall that helped bolster the holiday season.
Americans sharply cut their spending in December after a burst of early spending in the fall that helped bolster the holiday season.
Navient cancels $1.7 billion in student loans following settlement
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
Navient student loans settlement; Wisconsin part of $1.85B action
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that student loan servicer Navient will provide $1.85 billion in total relief to resolve allegations.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that student loan servicer Navient will provide $1.85 billion in total relief to resolve allegations.
US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
Inflation surges in December to highest rate since 1982
Prices paid by U.S. consumers jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982 and the latest evidence that rising costs for food, rent and other necessities are heightening the financial pressures on America's households.
Prices paid by U.S. consumers jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982 and the latest evidence that rising costs for food, rent and other necessities are heightening the financial pressures on America's households.
Bank of America cuts overdraft fees
Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks.
Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks.
IRS tax-filing season to kick off on Jan. 24
The tax-filing season will end a few days later than usual this year.
The tax-filing season will end a few days later than usual this year.
Arizona CEO's answer to 'Great Resignation' is offering $5K bonuses for new hires to quit
Chris Ronzio, CEO of software company Trainual, is offering a $5,000 bonus for new hires to quit after just two weeks into their new jobs.
Chris Ronzio, CEO of software company Trainual, is offering a $5,000 bonus for new hires to quit after just two weeks into their new jobs.
Powerball: Winning tickets for $632.6M jackpot sold in California, Wisconsin
Two winning tickets for the $632.6 million Powerball jackpot were sold in California and Wisconsin. The winners will split the prize.
Two winning tickets for the $632.6 million Powerball jackpot were sold in California and Wisconsin. The winners will split the prize.
Manifest your money in the new year
When it comes to having less financial stress, the experts say it could all start with our mindset.
When it comes to having less financial stress, the experts say it could all start with our mindset.
Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, January 5, 2022; $630M jackpot
Here are the winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, January 5, 2022. The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $630 million, the seventh-largest jackpot in the game’s history.
Here are the winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, January 5, 2022. The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $630 million, the seventh-largest jackpot in the game’s history.
New tax rule requires PayPal, Venmo, Cash App to report annual business payments exceeding $600
Millions of small business owners who rely on payment apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App could be subject to a new tax law that just took effect this month.
Millions of small business owners who rely on payment apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App could be subject to a new tax law that just took effect this month.
Wisconsin tax burden rises for 1st time in decade, report finds
Wisconsin's state tax burden increased slightly in 2021 for the first time in a decade according to a nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum report.
Wisconsin's state tax burden increased slightly in 2021 for the first time in a decade according to a nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum report.