American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights

The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.

Wisconsin woman turns 106 years old, cashes in again at Potawatomi

Viewers of FOX6 News have likely heard of Look Who's 6 – when we celebrate the sixth birthdays of children. But on Wednesday, Aug. 23, we bring you Look Who's 106.

Can the Federal Reserve keep raising interest rates?

After a year of rising interest rates, the Federal Reserve is expected to change course at its next meeting.

Here's how much workers are demanding to start a new job

The lowest wage that American workers are willing to take in order to accept a new job has hit a record high this year, survey results show.

Gen Xers face alarming retirement shortfall, study says

The typical Gen X household has saved less than what is needed to finance a secure retirement, according to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Savings.

Options for new cars under $20,000 limited to a single choice

Just five years ago, a price-conscious auto shopper in the United States could choose from among a dozen new small cars selling for under $20,000. Now, there’s just one.

Americans burning through excess savings from the pandemic, SF Fed study says

Americans are burning through the excess savings they accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a big burst of stimulus money from the federal government and limited spending.

Gas prices fire up as summer draws to a close: AAA

The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.

TikTok trend called 'Girl Math' is the same math we all use to justify overspending

There’s a social media trend out there called "Girl Math." As most trends it started likely as fun; it went viral, and now there’s concern it’s telling young women that it’s cool to manage your budget this way. 

Biden forges ahead with new student loan forgiveness repayment plan after clearing legal hurdle

President Joe Biden can move ahead with a new income-driven repayment plan that will forgive as much as $39 billion of student loans after a judge dismissed a legal challenge to the plan earlier this week.

Going to college? What you need to know about student loans

If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.