Senate moves to avert rail strike; bill heads to Biden's desk for signature
Shortly before Thursday's votes, Biden defended the contract that four of the rail unions had rejected.
Open Record: Cost and benefit
Contact 6's Jenna Sachs walks us through two big consumer issues: Installment loans and over-the-counter hearing aids.
Fed minutes indicate interest rate increases may slow soon
The Federal Reserve said that reaching its target inflation rate of 2% is more important than the pace of rate hikes, signaling that it may begin to slow the pace of future interest rate increases.
DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
House passes bill to avert railroad strike, impose deal on unions
If an agreement wasn't reached before a Dec. 9 deadline, the unions threatened to strike -- which would have devastating effects on the U.S. economy.
Inflation relief checks going to residents in these states. See if you qualify
With inflation running near the highest level in 40 years, Republican and Democratic leaders in some states are offering stimulus payments to residents.
Biden asks Congress to block potential railroad strike
President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks.
Cryptocurrency lender BlockFi files for bankruptcy, latest in FTX fallout
BlockFi had been struggling for much of this year but was given a lifeline through FTX -- which went bankrupt last month.
Wisconsin Lottery urges responsible gifting this holiday season
During this holiday season, the Wisconsin Lottery has joined forces with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University to build awareness that Lottery products are not an appropriate gift for minors.
Retiring too early could cost you $182,000 in benefits, study says
A new study says that virtually all American workers between 45 and 62 should wait beyond age 65 to collect their retirement benefits, and many should wait until 70.
Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments through June 2023
President Joe Biden's administration will extend a pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.
Explainer: Why a rail strike is looming, and the wide impact it'd have on the economy
American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. Here's what to expect.
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX owes over $3B to creditors
Bahamas-based FTX filed for bankruptcy on Nov. 11 after the exchange acknowledged that it had used customer funds to cover bad bets by Bankman-Fried's trading arm, Alameda Research.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?
Inflation takes toll on Wisconsin unemployment recipients
Inflation takes a toll on unemployment recipients. With or without inflation, the maximum benefit for Wisconsinites out of work is $370 a week.
Amazon begins mass layoffs among its corporate workforce
Amazon has begun mass layoffs in its corporate ranks, becoming the latest tech company to trim its workforce amid rising fears about the wider economic environment.
Rail strike could close plants, upend economy, chemicals industry warns
It’s looking increasingly likely that Congress will have to step in to settle a dispute between railroads and unions because the economic stakes are so high.
Texas mother shares secrets to making $5 dinners every night
As inflation has driven up food prices by 10% this year, Erin Chase, author of 5 Dollar Dinners shares her secrets to saving on groceries.
Amazon plans to lay off 10,000 employees: report
Amazon reportedly plans to lay off 10,000 corporate and technology employees as soon as this week. The move would mark the largest job cut in Amazon's history.