Personal Finance
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New teams want to prevent financial abuse against the elderly in Wisconsin
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.
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Lac du Flambeau tribal leaders and lenders reach deal in class-action lawsuit
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.
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Residents near Wisconsin State Fair cash in during the 11-day event
Parking inside the fairgrounds can cost anywhere from $15 to $25. But outside the fair, some houses charge as low as $10.
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Superior utility’s proposed rate hike prompts calls to cut costs
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.
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Dane County project helps Latinas in Wisconsin save for retirement despite low wages
Centro Hispano of Dane County’s Latina Savings Project aims to increase financial wealth for Latinas across the nation.
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Gambling elements in apps and games are often difficult to spot
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 […]
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UW-Whitewater offers financial literacy courses to high school students
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 […]
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Wage growth slowing in Wisconsin, but personal incomes expected to outpace 2022
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 […]
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Bipartisan bills aim to reform payday loans in Wisconsin
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 […]
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Northwoods officials: Accessible internet, housing and child care are key to jobs growth
Northern Wisconsin businesses face many of the same challenges as the rest of the state, according to a pair of regional economic development leaders. Sheldon Johnson and Tommy Wartman lead […]