Riding the 'solar coaster;' homeowners rush to get expiring tax credits

The residential solar industry is currently riding the ups and downs of policy changes. Those in Wisconsin's solar industry say work is booming. Next year, there will be challenges.

Delay in student loan forgiveness impacts Milwaukee woman
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A woman said she qualified for student loan forgiveness, but her StudentAid.gov account did not accurately reflect her payment count.

Delay in student loan forgiveness impacts Milwaukee woman

A woman said she qualified for student loan forgiveness, but her StudentAid.gov account did not accurately reflect her payment count.

Wisconsin homeowners: Roofing business took money then disappeared
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It seemed convenient when a roofing business knocked on Lisa Allison's front door and offered to fix her roof. Now, it's been six months since the business was supposed to finish the job.

Wisconsin homeowners: Roofing business took money then disappeared

It seemed convenient when a roofing business knocked on Lisa Allison's front door and offered to fix her roof. Now, it's been six months since the business was supposed to finish the job.

Consumers hit by jury duty, PayPal scams in September

Scammers are impersonating Wisconsin law enforcement, claiming victims missed jury duty and directing them to fake websites or “government kiosks" that are actually cryptocurrency ATMs.

September scams include jury duty, PayPal
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Scammers are impersonating Wisconsin law enforcement, claiming victims missed jury duty and directing them to fake websites or ?government kiosks" that are actually cryptocurrency ATMs.

Scammers target Milwaukee food trucks, DATCP issues warning

Some of the hardest-working people in Milwaukee are in food trucks, working long hours in small spaces. Now, scammers are trying to steal their profits.

Scammers target Milwaukee food trucks
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Some of the hardest-working people in Milwaukee are in food trucks, working long hours in small spaces. Now, scammers are trying to steal their profits.

Open Record: After the Flood

Contact 6's Jenna Sachs shares the challenges facing many southeast Wisconsin homeowners following devastating August flooding.

Episode 14: Buying and Selling a Home
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Ask Contact 6 is answering questions from you about buying and selling a home. Topics include mortgage rates, downsizing, current market trends, buyer pools, locations, taxes, loans, HOAs, earnest money, insurance, contingencies and money down.

Contact 6: Scams target Amazon users
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Scammers are preying on those who buy and sell on Amazon. State of Wisconsin officials say Amazon's shoppers are the latest target of a text message scam in Wisconsin.

Contact 6 helps people save $32,000 in July

Not all unhappy consumers want refunds. When they can't get the fixes themselves, they can always try Contact 6.

Wisconsin officials warn of phone, text scams in July 2025

Your cellphone keeps you connected. It also makes you vulnerable. Scammers call and text constantly, hoping to catch you off-guard.

Wisconsin officials warn of July 2025 scams
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Contact 6 spoke with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) about the top scams to watch out for in July 2025.

Episode 13: Debt
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Contact 6 fielded questions from FOX6 News viewers about debt. The questions can be about mortgages, student loans, credit card debt, medical debt, installment debt, pay day loans, repossessions, bankruptcy, tax disputes and collections.