Germantown investment scam, federal prison for business partners
The head of a defunct Germantown real estate company was sentenced July 24 to 16 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud.
Looking to save with today’s mortgage rates? Try shorter terms | July 27, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for July 27, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Milwaukee County sales tax increase approved in 15-3 vote
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted Thursday, July 27 15-3 to approve the .4% sales tax increase.
Mega Millions lottery jackpot nears $1B ahead of Friday drawing
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is approaching $1 billion ahead of Friday’s drawing, driving first-time buyers and other hopefuls to stock up on tickets.
Federal Reserve raises key interest rate for 11th time by a quarter-point in effort to slow inflation
The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate Wednesday for the 11th time in 17 months, a streak of hikes that are intended to curb inflation but that also carry the risk of going too far and triggering a recession.
Milwaukee County sales tax increase, Thursday vote planned
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors plans to vote Thursday, July 27 on whether to raise the sales tax. If approved, it would be a 0.4% increase.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? Shorter terms hold the biggest savings | July 26, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for July 26, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Why 'loud quitting' is not recommended by job experts (hint: grace and dignity are far better)
Human resources experts strongly caution against 'loud quitting' — here's why
Looking for today’s best mortgage rate? Consider short-term loans | July 25, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for July 25, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
NFL suspends Broncos' Eyioma Uwazurike indefinitely for gambling on games
The NFL indefinitely suspended Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike on Monday for betting on league games during the 2022 season.
Today’s lowest mortgage rate? 10-year terms lower back down to 5.625 percent | July 24, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for July 24, 2023, which are mixed from Friday.
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $820 million
Tuesday's drawing is now the fifth largest Mega Millions jackpot in the history of the game.
What is FedNow? This new instant payment service could help your paycheck clear faster
FedNow is a new instant payment service launched by the Federal Reserve. Here's how you can use it.
Tips for retirees considering returning to work
Tom Neumann from Drake & Associates joins us with what to know before you un-retire.
Someone in California won $1 billion Powerball jackpot
We apparently have a winner! According to Powerball, someone in California won the $1 billion jackpot in Wednesday's highly-anticipated drawing.
Looking for today's lowest mortgage rate? Try 10-year terms at 5.625 percent | July 19, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 19, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Walmart offering free financial literacy classes for anyone
Managing money is an essential life skill that many Americans don’t learn growing up, yet alone master.
Mega Millions jackpot grows to 5th largest in history
Friday's Mega Millions drawing is now the fifth largest in history.
Powerball jackpot soars to $1 billion for Wednesday's drawing
The new jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing would be the seventh highest in U.S. history and the third largest for Powerball. The last time someone won the Powerball jackpot was in April.
Powerball: What you need to know before you play for $1B jackpot
The new jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing would be the seventh highest in U.S. history and the third largest for Powerball.