Avoiding the pitfalls of 'spaving'
Finance Professor Dan Roccato from the University of San Diego joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about 'spending money to save money," aka 'spaving' and how to avoid it.
Finance Professor Dan Roccato from the University of San Diego joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about 'spending money to save money," aka 'spaving' and how to avoid it.
Credit score: Students learn its importance, impact on financial life
It is the number that could make or break you. At Shorewood High School, students say their most important lesson doesn’t end with a grade. It’s more of a number.
It is the number that could make or break you. At Shorewood High School, students say their most important lesson doesn’t end with a grade. It’s more of a number.
Students learn importance of credit scores
It is the number that could make or break you. At Shorewood High School, students say their most important lesson doesn’t end with a grade. It’s more of a number.
It is the number that could make or break you. At Shorewood High School, students say their most important lesson doesn’t end with a grade. It’s more of a number.
A large percentage of first-generation students have been impacted by FAFSA challenges
FAFSA issues have caused minority students to delay attending college and have led to severe stress and anxiety for other prospective students.
FAFSA issues have caused minority students to delay attending college and have led to severe stress and anxiety for other prospective students.
Texas judge stops Biden Administration rule that caps credit card late fees at $8
The Biden Administration is trying to stop junk fees, but a judge put a stop to a rule capping credit card late fees at $8.
The Biden Administration is trying to stop junk fees, but a judge put a stop to a rule capping credit card late fees at $8.
Dow hits 40,000 for first time
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40,000 for the first time ever Thursday as investors celebrated solid earnings and a slight easing of consumer inflation last month.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40,000 for the first time ever Thursday as investors celebrated solid earnings and a slight easing of consumer inflation last month.
Social Security check may be bigger next year. Here's why
Social Security COLA estimate rises amid stubborn inflation.
Social Security COLA estimate rises amid stubborn inflation.
Student loan forgiveness: Key deadline for one-time adjustment extended
A student loan forgiveness-related deadline has been extended by the Biden administration related to loan consolidation. Here’s what to know.
A student loan forgiveness-related deadline has been extended by the Biden administration related to loan consolidation. Here’s what to know.
Most common hidden ‘junk fees’ and how much they cost you
Junk fees increase the total cost of many goods and services including concert tickets, hotel rooms, gym memberships and utility bills.
Junk fees increase the total cost of many goods and services including concert tickets, hotel rooms, gym memberships and utility bills.
IRS warns thousands of taxpayers could face criminal prosecution for filing false returns
The IRS warned on Tuesday that thousands of taxpayers could face criminal prosecution if they filed false tax returns for high refunds.
The IRS warned on Tuesday that thousands of taxpayers could face criminal prosecution if they filed false tax returns for high refunds.
$3 million may be paid to private student loan borrowers ignored by servicer – Here's who is impacted
A student loan servicer may be on the hook for ignoring borrowers' requests for payment reduction on loans held by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts following a CFPB enforcement action.
A student loan servicer may be on the hook for ignoring borrowers' requests for payment reduction on loans held by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts following a CFPB enforcement action.
New vehicles are becoming more affordable as vehicle loan interest rates decline
New vehicle prices are dropping, but auto insurance rates are continuing to rise across the country.
New vehicle prices are dropping, but auto insurance rates are continuing to rise across the country.
Most baby boomers heading toward retirement have little saved: study
Baby Boomers in their 60s have little saved for retirement while many Gen Xers have nothing saved.
Baby Boomers in their 60s have little saved for retirement while many Gen Xers have nothing saved.
Top summer jobs for teens and how much they pay
Teens have various summer job options, from camp counselor to lifeguard, with opportunities to earn significant wages, as employers plan to add 1.3 million jobs for teenagers this season, according to financial experts.
Teens have various summer job options, from camp counselor to lifeguard, with opportunities to earn significant wages, as employers plan to add 1.3 million jobs for teenagers this season, according to financial experts.
Melinda French Gates to resign from the Gates Foundation
Melinda French Gates announced Monday that she is stepping down from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Melinda French Gates announced Monday that she is stepping down from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Reports: McDonald's planning $5 meal deal to win back customers
McDonald's is reportedly introducing a $5 meal deal in an effort to attract customers deterred by recent price increases.
McDonald's is reportedly introducing a $5 meal deal in an effort to attract customers deterred by recent price increases.
When to fix your car, and when to ditch it
University of San Diego finance professor Dan Roccato joined FOX6 WakeUp to provide some information and advice on when you should keep your car, and when it's time to consider buying a new one.
University of San Diego finance professor Dan Roccato joined FOX6 WakeUp to provide some information and advice on when you should keep your car, and when it's time to consider buying a new one.
Planet Fitness hiking new membership prices for first time since 1998
Planet Fitness is raising its membership prices following a period of market testing and weaker financial performance, while also planning to test higher prices for its premium Black Card membership amidst a challenging economic environment.
Planet Fitness is raising its membership prices following a period of market testing and weaker financial performance, while also planning to test higher prices for its premium Black Card membership amidst a challenging economic environment.
More Americans to qualify for Social Security under new SNAP rule
The Social Security Administration has expanded the definition of a public assistance household to include SNAP recipients, broadening eligibility and potentially increasing benefits for more Americans.
The Social Security Administration has expanded the definition of a public assistance household to include SNAP recipients, broadening eligibility and potentially increasing benefits for more Americans.
Highest-paying jobs right out of school revealed
A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.
A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.