Milwaukee county executive presents recommended city budget for 2021
The 2021 recommended budget will implement a racial equity-focused plan, according to the Office of the County Executive.
The 2021 recommended budget will implement a racial equity-focused plan, according to the Office of the County Executive.
Senate passes stopgap bill to fund US government through December
The last-minute approval came just hours before funding expired at midnight on Wednesday.
The last-minute approval came just hours before funding expired at midnight on Wednesday.
Homeowners who need cash now should try these 3 things
Homeowners in need of cash may want to consider a mortgage refinance loan, balance transfer credit card, or personal loan.
Homeowners in need of cash may want to consider a mortgage refinance loan, balance transfer credit card, or personal loan.
US private employers add 749K jobs in September, report says
September hiring was spread across most industries, with the biggest gains taking place in manufacturing; trade, transportation and utilities; and health care and social assistance.
September hiring was spread across most industries, with the biggest gains taking place in manufacturing; trade, transportation and utilities; and health care and social assistance.
Is paying off your credit cards in full bad?
Paying down your credit card is always a good idea. But is paying it off completely a credit score no-no?
Paying down your credit card is always a good idea. But is paying it off completely a credit score no-no?
What to do when your mortgage forbearance ends
Here are five solutions for struggling borrowers.
Here are five solutions for struggling borrowers.
Disney to lay off 28,000 workers at its parks in California, Florida
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Refinance your student loans now to save thousands of dollars in interest
Student loan refinancing rates are continuing to drop. Should you refinance yours or hold off longer?
Student loan refinancing rates are continuing to drop. Should you refinance yours or hold off longer?
Study: Half of Americans who lost jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic remain jobless
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.
Can I get a personal loan if I have student loans?
When you have student loans, getting a personal loan can be tricky. Lenders may see you as a risk. But there are ways to improve your chances of qualifying.
When you have student loans, getting a personal loan can be tricky. Lenders may see you as a risk. But there are ways to improve your chances of qualifying.
18M homeowners missing out on mortgage refinance savings, study says
A new report from Black Knight shows that 18 million homeowners stand to save by refinancing their home loan. Are you one of them?
A new report from Black Knight shows that 18 million homeowners stand to save by refinancing their home loan. Are you one of them?
Audit sheds light on Wisconsin DWD troubles amid unemployment spike
According to a new report from the Legislative Audit Bureau, only 0.5% of calls to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) were answered between mid-March and late June.
According to a new report from the Legislative Audit Bureau, only 0.5% of calls to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) were answered between mid-March and late June.
Climate change poses ‘major risk’ to US financial system, federal report warns
The report, commissioned by President Donald Trump’s CFTC, found that climate change is already impacting or is anticipated to impact nearly every facet of the economy.
The report, commissioned by President Donald Trump’s CFTC, found that climate change is already impacting or is anticipated to impact nearly every facet of the economy.
Unemployment claims at 870,000 as fraud and backlogs cloud data
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
BBB: Cash App users scammed out of thousands of dollars after calling fake customer service number
The Better Business Bureau is warning users of Cash App after several consumers reported losing money after calling an alleged fake customer service number they found on Google.
The Better Business Bureau is warning users of Cash App after several consumers reported losing money after calling an alleged fake customer service number they found on Google.
Bank shares tumble on reports of rampant money laundering
The financial sector was hit hard Monday following a report alleging that a number of banks have continued to profit from illicit dealings with disreputable people and criminal networks.
The financial sector was hit hard Monday following a report alleging that a number of banks have continued to profit from illicit dealings with disreputable people and criminal networks.
Dow plunges 900 points as election, coronavirus lockdown worries mount
U.S. equity markets were sharply lower Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more coronavirus shutdowns in Europe and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election.
U.S. equity markets were sharply lower Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more coronavirus shutdowns in Europe and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election.
Amid unemployment delays, Wisconsin DWD secretary resigns
The DWD has cased unprecedented unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, the news release stated, far exceeding Great Recession levels.
The DWD has cased unprecedented unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, the news release stated, far exceeding Great Recession levels.
USDA plans additional $14B in virus aid for farmers
President Donald Trump first mentioned the aid in a speech Thursday night in Mosinee, Wisconsin.
President Donald Trump first mentioned the aid in a speech Thursday night in Mosinee, Wisconsin.
If you didn’t file tax returns, the IRS may still owe you a $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.