Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level since September: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.15% for the week ending Jan. 19, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen
Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.
US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
4 key money dates to circle in 2023
Brad Allen with Drake and Associated joins Real Milwaukee to share four key money dates to circle in 2023.
Secure 2.0 Act: Required minimum distribution age increases for IRAs
The required minimum distribution age (RMD) has increased from 72 to 73, meaning Americans can leave their investments in longer before needing to make withdrawals. Here’s what you need to know.
Today’s 20-year mortgage rates continue to offer best money-saving opportunity | Jan. 19, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 19, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Milwaukee County medical debt proposal could help 67K, supervisor says
Medical bills can stack up, but a proposed Milwaukee County resolution could help relieve some of the debt.
Olympic medalist Usain Bolt missing more than $12M from account, attorneys say
Attorneys have threatened civil and criminal action if the money is not returned within 10 days.
Gas prices rise in tandem with oil even as demand drops: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas rose to $3.32, four cents more than last week and 17 cents more than a month ago.
Good news: Today’s mortgage rates fall across all terms | Jan. 18, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 18, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Missing Zelle deposits from your Bank of America account? Here’s what we know
Bank of America and Zelle were trending on Twitter Wednesday as customers voice concerns about money missing from their accounts.
Party City files for bankruptcy protection amid rising prices
Party City is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with rising prices and a pullback in customer spending.
IRS ends COVID-19 tax credits: Here's what you need to know before filing in 2023
Among the several pandemic tax credits returning to 2019 levels is the Child Tax Credit. Filers will get $1,600 less in credit for 2022 for each qualifying child under age 17.
Netflix is hiring a flight attendant for one of its private jets—and the job pays up to $385,000
Job candidates can apply now for the role on the Netflix website for a chance to travel and earn a quality salary.
How inflation is changing the way people use payment apps
A recent survey by Forbes finds that some young adults are using payment apps to cover the costs of restaurant tabs, groceries, and rent.
Decade-high credit card, personal loan delinquency rates coming in 2023: TransUnion
TransUnion forecasted serious credit card and personal loan delinquencies will rise end of 2023. Here's how you can pay down debt.
Social Security benefits can be taken to pay student loans in default
Up to 15% of a person’s Social Security benefits can be garnished to pay student loans in default.
Today’s best mortgage deal? Look to 15-year rates for greater interest savings | Jan. 17, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 17, 2023, which are up from last Friday.
Couple wins $1M after misplacing lottery ticket in wife's purse
Terry Peace of North Carolina said he might take early retirement.
The 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won
Friday night's $1.35 billion jackpot was the second largest in Mega Millions history and the fourth time the game has had a billion-dollar win. Here is a look at the largest winners ever.