Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.

Homeowners insurance costs could spike over next 2 years

Homeowners could see insurance premiums jump another 16% over the next two years due to an uptick in natural disasters and rebuilding costs.

Powerball jackpot surges to $681 million ahead of Wednesday drawing

Lottery players will have an opportunity to win the nearly $700 million prize after no ticket matched all the winning numbers in Monday night's drawing.

‘Home Alone 2’: Kevin’s NYC trip would cost this much in 2025

With the expensive Plaza Hotel stay and room service, here’s how much Kevin’s “Home Alone 2" New York adventure would cost in 2025.

FOX6 Cents: Interview with Amanda Drott
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Joining FOX6 News at 4 to talk more about building good credit is Amanda Drott, Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager at Bank Five Nine.

36% of Black Friday sales offer no deal at all, experts say

Some of the best products to buy during Black Friday are consumer packaged goods, apparel and accessories and jewelry, according to WalletHub.

Amazon Prime $2.5 billion settlement: Here's how to claim a refund

The tech company has started sending payments to eligible customers to receive a portion of the settlement. Here’s what you need to know.

FOX6 Cents: New loan program helps young adults establish credit

When you’re a teenager, your credit history is sparse. For better or worse, that impacts your credit score. Establishing good credit is now a little easier – thanks to a special loan.

Verizon layoffs: Company to cut thousands of jobs

Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must “reorient" its entire company. Here's what we know.

Delayed September jobs report shows US added surprising 119K jobs: What to know

The Department of Labor said Thursday the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, above economists' estimates. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, which was higher than economists' expectations.

Target Q3 profits slide as holiday season approaches

Target’s third-quarter profits fell sharply as the Minnesota-based company is struggling to bring in shoppers ahead of the holiday season.

MacKenzie Scott donates over $700 million to HBCUs

The billionaire first began donating money to Historically Black Colleges and Universities back in 2020.