House, Senate vote to OK $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill
House and Senate leaders planned votes for Monday but the final measure was still being finalized.
House and Senate leaders planned votes for Monday but the final measure was still being finalized.
$600 stimulus checks could roll out before end of 2020 — here’s how to find out if you qualify
There are few caveats with the latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
There are few caveats with the latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
House, Senate pass bill to avert shutdown as COVID-19 relief negotiations continue
Congress approved a two-day stopgap spending measure Friday night to avert a partial government shutdown, sending bill to president Donald Trump.
Congress approved a two-day stopgap spending measure Friday night to avert a partial government shutdown, sending bill to president Donald Trump.
Salvation Army finds gold coin in Kenosha kettle
Valued at more than $1,800, it is a donation the Salvation Army was grateful to receive this year.
Valued at more than $1,800, it is a donation the Salvation Army was grateful to receive this year.
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of coronavirus
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
Goodwill receives largest donation ever from MacKenzie Scott
Scott, the former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, recently donated more than $4 billion to charities across the U.S.
Scott, the former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, recently donated more than $4 billion to charities across the U.S.
Today’s mortgage rates — two rates tie record low | December 17, 2020
Check out the mortgage rates for December 17, 2020, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for December 17, 2020, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Today's refinance rates hold steady at 71-day low | December 17, 2020
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for December 17, 2020, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for December 17, 2020, which are unchanged from yesterday.
FBI warns public against falling for 'money mule' schemes
According to the FBI, the crime involves witting and unwitting victims acting as money mules to move illegally-obtained money between different payment accounts—often in different countries—on behalf of others.
According to the FBI, the crime involves witting and unwitting victims acting as money mules to move illegally-obtained money between different payment accounts—often in different countries—on behalf of others.
Milwaukee won't accept in-person, cash property tax payments
Payments can instead be made via U.S. Postal Service, at either of two drop box locations or online.
Payments can instead be made via U.S. Postal Service, at either of two drop box locations or online.
US economy will return to pre-pandemic levels by second-half of 2021, experts predict
The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.
The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.
Zappos founder Tony Hsieh's family granted control of estate, massive fortune
The father and brother of recently deceased Zappos founder Tony Hsieh have been appointed co-special administrators and legal representatives of the multimillionaire magnate’s fortune, court papers show.
The father and brother of recently deceased Zappos founder Tony Hsieh have been appointed co-special administrators and legal representatives of the multimillionaire magnate’s fortune, court papers show.
COVID-19 relief: What's on the table as Congress seeks deal
Providing a second round of “paycheck protection” subsidies, and funding to distribute vaccines are sure bets to be included in any deal.
Providing a second round of “paycheck protection” subsidies, and funding to distribute vaccines are sure bets to be included in any deal.
Colin Kaepernick jersey from rookie season sells for record at auction
The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback has not played in an NFL game for nearly four years.
The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback has not played in an NFL game for nearly four years.
Employers add a modest 245,000 jobs in November as coronavirus pandemic intensifies
America’s employers scaled back their hiring last month as the viral pandemic accelerated across the country, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April and the fifth straight monthly slowdown.
America’s employers scaled back their hiring last month as the viral pandemic accelerated across the country, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April and the fifth straight monthly slowdown.
Families in fear as COVID-19 eviction moratorium nears end
Those impacted by the crisis are hoping leaders do more to assist those in need.
Those impacted by the crisis are hoping leaders do more to assist those in need.
Walmart announces another $700M in cash bonuses
The company’s latest bonus announcement includes $5.7 million in quarterly bonuses paid to Wisconsin associates in their Nov. 25 paychecks.
The company’s latest bonus announcement includes $5.7 million in quarterly bonuses paid to Wisconsin associates in their Nov. 25 paychecks.
Scam alert: HHS warns of fake social media accounts promising COVID-19 grant money
The Office of the Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is warning the public of yet another COVID-19-related scam being perpetrated through social media.
The Office of the Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is warning the public of yet another COVID-19-related scam being perpetrated through social media.
Unemployment claims remain high at 712,000 as COVID-19 pandemic escalates
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak.
IRS admits to erroneously sending $34M in COVID-19 stimulus funds overseas
The IRS acknowledged that it was responsible for sending $34 million worth of COVID-19 stimulus checks to ineligible people living outside of the United States.
The IRS acknowledged that it was responsible for sending $34 million worth of COVID-19 stimulus checks to ineligible people living outside of the United States.