personal finance

Racine is the first local government in Wisconsin to offer free, confidential, one-on-one financial counseling to help individuals and families with low…

The tax and regulatory environment has been changing a lot over the past year and a half in this country. For Roger Ferguson, the changes are affecting…

Wisconsin's Senate is expected to take up legislation this fall requiring high school students to receive financial literacy education before they…

The Obama-era policy allowed states to offer retirement savings plans. Retiree and worker protection groups say the state-designed plans benefit employees of small businesses that lack 401(k) plans.

The often-dreaded April 15th deadline for filing tax returns to the federal and state governments is just under a month away. It's a busy season for tax…

Check cashing stores and payday loan centers have a checkered reputation, to put it mildly. Critics say their high interest rates and fees take advantage…

Finances are among the things most likely to cause discord in a relationship, whether you're just starting out or have been together for years. Here are some ways to avoid common conflicts.

High fees are eroding the retirement savings of millions of Americans, but employers who shop around can find better options for their 401(k) plans. A small Minnesota firm offers a dramatic example.

The end of the calendar year is also the end of your chance to donate money or items to charitable causes - if you’d like to deduct them from the taxes…