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The Economics of Thanksgiving

November 26, 2022

By Karen Stokes The October jobs report showed job growth was stronger than expected. Nonfarm payrolls grew by 261,000 for the month, the Labor Department reported Friday. Those payroll numbers were better than the Dow Jones estimate for 205,000 more jobs, but worse than the 3.5% estimate for the unemployment rate. “Unemployment did tick up […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Aviva Aron-Dine, Karen Stokes, Thanksgiving

Drivers Finding Some Relief at the Gas Pump

October 29, 2022

By Karen Stokes Gas prices have been dropping after almost a month of increases. “Giving people some breathing room at the gas pump is one of the President’s top priorities and his work is paying off in Wisconsin and across the country,” said Jared Bernstein, White House economist. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Gas Prices, Jared Bernstein, Karen Stokes

Indigenous Biz Con 2022 Kicks Off October 10-12 at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

October 1, 2022

Milwaukee, Wis. – From Oct. 10 to Oct. 12, 2022, Indigenous Biz Con (IBC) will host Indigenous businesses, high-level Tribal administrators, and elected Tribal officials to interact and collaborate with non-tribal businesses. The 3-day event will take place at Potawatomi Casino and provide a fun, interactive platform that allows for networking and education for the […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Indigenous Biz Con, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

Earn and Learn Puts Teens and Young Adults on the Path To a Career

August 20, 2022

By Karen Stokes Seventeen-year old Zaquwan Dorsey wasn’t thinking about landscaping or working with young children when his mother encouraged him to apply to the Earn and Learn program last spring. The EARN & LEARN Summer Youth Employment Program started in 2007 and is designed to provide meaningful work experiences and career exposure to young […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Chytania Brown, Earn and Learn, Jaquwan Dorsey, JPMorgan Chase, Karen Stokes

Local Business is Weathering the Storm of Inflation

August 20, 2022

By Karen Stokes Businesses are facing some significant financial storms because of the high inflation numbers plus the ominous cloud of COVID-19 continues to hover overhead. Jason Alston, owner of Heavens Table BBQ, 5507 W North Avenue used various strategies to weather the storm to keep his business afloat. At Heaven’s Table BBQ you can […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Heavens Table BBQ, Jason Alston, Jason Engeldow, JPMorgan Chase, Karen Stokes

How to Start a Money Talk: Summer Money Tips for Kids

July 16, 2022

Remembering those first few paychecks you received for a summer job, babysitting gigs, or an allowance from your parents brings back the nostalgia of simpler times. Fast-forward to today, and your kids are probably going through a very similar moment in time. “Kids start learning about money at an early age and by the time […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Financial Literacy, JPMorgan Chase, Parenting Tips

Ray Allen Named President & CEO of Milwaukee’s Oldest Black-Owned Bank

July 9, 2022

Ray Allen is supposed to be retired. He reminds himself of this every now and then. But the tireless community advocate is cut from a different kente cloth. Every career move is intentional, rooted in his enduring determination to build relationships that benefit the greater community. By Yvette L. Craig Allen’s career journey is on […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Owned Businesses, Columbia Savings and Loan, Ray Allen, Yvette L. Craig

Three Key Steps For First-Time Home Buyers

April 25, 2022

For those considering home ownership for the first time, it may seem as if there’s a long list of details to tackle once the search begins. However, before potential buyers even start looking at homes, there are three important steps to take. The first step is getting your finances in order. Checking your credit rating […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Home Buying, Home Ownership, Housing Resources Inc

Chase Bank Provides Financial Literacy to the Milwaukee County House of Correction

April 16, 2022

By Karen Stokes For the first time ever, the Milwaukee County House of Correction (HOC) is offering free financial literacy classes to incarcerated individuals who have committed a misdemeanor. “We have a partnership with Chase Bank; it’s geared to have people understand finances and how to navigate finances to impact their future,” said Superintendent Chantell […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Chantell Jewell, Financial Literacy, House of Correction, Jerry Johnson, JPMorgan Chase, Karen Stokes

Scams Can Happen to Anyone. Here Are the Most Common Ones and How to Protect Yourself

March 19, 2022

Financial Literacy Chances are you know someone who has been a victim of fraud or scams. As a result of the pandemic, fraudsters are finding new ways to find new victims. The good news is that there are simple ways for consumers to stay safe and fight back. Scammers are always coming up with new […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Financial Literacy, JPMorgan Chase, Scams

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