There is a 70% chance that an individual in the U.S. will need some type of long-term care (LTC) during their lifetime. Unfortunately, private…
Fisher Barton hosted Watertown Mayor Emily McFarland recently to discuss partnering with her and the city of Watertown to drive economic growth.
Watertown Mayor Emily McFarland met recently with, from left, Fisher Barton’s CEO Scott Hoffman, and Production Lead Todd Schroeder, human res…
Recently IRA expert Ed Slott (www.irahelp.com) pointed out the advantages of Roth conversions in light of President Biden’s tax proposals. I’l…
JEFFERSON — PremierBank has welcomed Tom Evensen to its Jefferson office as vice president, commercial lender.
GO Riteway Watertown terminal staff members were recognized for 1,000 days with no incidents. Many of the drivers have 1,000 days, but not the…
Crown of Life Christian Academy has chosen MSI General for the design and construction of a new 23,000 square-foot K-8 school in Fort Atkinson…
I have been writing articles about Social Security for more than 10 years. Based on mail I receive, there are many common misunderstandings. L…
Financial journalist William Green has written a great book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World’s Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Li…
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Colleen Harrington of Harr Studio LLC in Watertown has earned the Certified Professional Photographer designation from Professional Photograph…
OCONOMOWOC — McShane Construction Company has been selected by repeat client, Mandel Group to provide general construction services for Hackne…
For the past few months, Craig Ahrendt has not been able to go anywhere in public in Waterloo without someone inquiring about the status of hi…
IXONIA — Ixonia Bancshares, the holding company for Ixonia Bank, has announced that David J. Lubar has joined its board of directors.
One of the major provisions of the SECURE Act of 2019 was the 10-year rule on distributions for non-spouse beneficiaries named on the IRA bene…
In a recent column, I wrote about my frustration after filing my federal tax return for 2019 on paper. Even though I filed it in April 2020, b…
Heritage Homes, an assisted living, memory, and independent living care community in Watertown, recently named Casey Schuett as the campus adm…
The Watertown Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for new member Top Notch Awards. Top Notch Awards is a family owned business in Watert…
With the federal tax filing deadline less than a month away, it’s well worth taking a final reflection on your retirement account contribution…
Georgia Meyer of the Watertown Artisan Market neatens up a sock display at the collective retail space on North Fourth Street late last week. …
Seeking Alpha (seekingalpha.com), a well-respected publisher of finance-related content, recently published posted an enlightening article tit…
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the Department of Revenue, announced more than $46…
Indiana University Head Football Coach Tom Allen will speak at Maranatha Baptist University on April 20. Allen will present “Faith, Family, an…
BEAVER DAM — A Drive Thru Job Fair will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. May 5 at the Dodge County Fairgrounds on State Higheway 33 east of Beaver Dam.
I have been filing my federal tax returns on paper for more than 50 years. It was never any trouble at all. But that all changed after I filed…
JEFFERSON — The Jefferson County Area Tourism Council (JCATC) has announced the launch of its updated website, www.enjoyjeffersoncounty.com.
Social Security benefits are reduced for those who receive a pension from a job that did not deduct FICA taxes. This includes retirees from ma…
MILWAUKEE — A new round of stimulus checks are being sent out and direct-deposit payments will hit Americans’ bank accounts in the next few da…
MADISON — Strong February housing sales pushed what are typically the three slowest months of the year into record territory, according to the…
Q: In a recent column, you encouraged readers to roll over retirement accounts into IRAs when they terminate employment. I have a 401(k) accou…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Travel Association is voicing strong support for the PPP Extension Act of 2021, a bipartisan and bicameral bill that wou…
Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable and the Wisconsin Council of Life Insurers are urging Wisconsin consumers to be wary of misinform…
The SECURE Act of 2019 changed the regulations regarding beneficiaries of IRAs and other retirement accounts.
The meat industry has been consolidating for decades, and 80% or more of meat is slaughtered by just a few companies, whose operations were cr…
Every year Barron’s, a weekly financial publication I always read, reviews the best fund families for the previous year.
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (is launching an interactive directory of services to connect Wisconsinites with workforce p…
HUSTISFORD — Hustisford High School partners up with local businesses for its Youth Apprenticeship program.
Q: I have a 401(k) account and multiple IRA accounts. Can I take one required minimum distribution (RMD) in 2021 to cover all these accounts?
Wisconsin’s 135 state-chartered banks reported strong fiscal performance through year-end 2020, according to data released by the Wisconsin De…
MADISON – Wisconsin farmers and businesses seeking to grow their presence in local markets are encouraged to apply for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsi…