Personal Finance

Wisconsin is among 38 states that have legalized some form of sports betting. Even though Wisconsin’s laws on the practice are more restrictive than other states, experts say problem gambling is going up here, too.

The Elder Justice Coalition at UW-Green Bay created new teams to prevent elder financial abuse, which a few years ago cost seniors in the state over $40 million.

Lac du Flambeau tribal leaders and non-tribal payday lenders have agreed to pay a $37.4 million settlement to borrowers as part of a federal class-action lawsuit over an alleged predatory lending scheme.

Parking inside the fairgrounds can cost anywhere from $15 to $25. But outside the fair, some houses charge as low as $10. 

The city of Superior, a Canadian energy firm and consumer advocates are weighing in with utility regulators on a Superior utility’s proposal to significantly raise water and natural gas rates next year.

Centro Hispano of Dane County’s Latina Savings Project aims to increase financial wealth for Latinas across the nation.

Gambling addiction can be easy to hide from others, according to gambling counselor Patricia Jirovetz. Jirovetz also said that what counts as gambling isn’t always clear. “(Some) video games are […]

A partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and area high schools is giving students a leg up on financial literacy and a chance to earn college credits. The university officially […]

Wage growth in Wisconsin has been slowing down this year, but inflation-adjusted personal incomes are expected to grow slightly after declining last year. The state’s year-over-year change in annual pay […]

A pair of bipartisan bills circulating in the state Legislature would try to redefine and reform short-term, high interest loans. In Wisconsin, a borrower can take out a payday loan […]