On July 27, a new anti-consumer Labor Department regulation went into effect. The new rule gives retirement plans the right to quit mailing wo…
IXONIA — Little Sprouts Learning Center, W1956 Gopher Hill Road, Ixonia is accepting new enrollees.
MADISON — New unemployment claims in Wisconsin reported for the week ending Aug. 1 continue to dip slightly under the previous week’s numbers.
FORT ATKINSON — A sale has been closed on radio stations WFAW-AM and WSJY-FM, Fort Atkinson, and WKCH-FM, Whitewater.
WAUKESHA — During SERVPRO’s 51st Annual Convention — the company’s first “virtual” convention — top company representatives recognized the per…
Because of the coronavirus, many individuals are facing loss of employment income and need to access some of their assets in order to meet nor…
Magnum Communications Inc. has purchased three local radio stations from NRG Media LLC, realizing a lifelong dream of its owner.
This year, many individuals are considering Roth conversions because of a drop in the value of their IRA portfolio.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. has reported financial results for the 2020 second quarter and year-to-date as of June 30.
BEAVER DAM — Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam has announced that Dr. Jamie Deering (formerly DeVries) is joining the organization as its n…
Fort Community Credit Union has announced the hiring of Minerva Peace Eagle as a mortgage loan officer, serving members at its Watertown location.
A few years ago in this column, I recommended “How to Make Your Money Last: The Indispensable Retirement Guide” by Jane Bryant Quinn (Simon &a…
OCONOMOWOC — MSI General Corporation has recently added Irma Sanchez-Mora to its team as an architectural technician.
To help improve the appearance and condition of historic properties downtown, the Watertown Main Street Program is investing $26,500 in grant …
MADISON – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin will host a Drive Thru Job Fair at Warner Park, 2930 N. Sherman Ave. in M…
Sri Nagarajan has joined Bethesda as chief technology and innovation officer.
Learning Links Childcare LLC in Jefferson was back up and running last week and to celebrate, boys from the facility worked to fix up the fron…
In late June, the Internal Revenue Service issued important guidance for those who have already taken required minimum distributions from thei…
The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Mullen’s Dairy Bar in celebration of the restaurant’s new outdoor seating. The…
CW Christmas Trees is a family run tree farm located in Watertown at W5766 County Highway CW. Pictured, from left, at a recent ribbon-cutting …
The View at Johnson Creek, an assisted living and memory care community, was welcomed to the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon-…
Q. I already took a required minimum distribution (RMD) from my IRA in 2020 before I knew that it was not necessary. Can I now have this withd…
COLUMBUS — Farmers & Merchants Union Bank has distributed monetary grants to select community organizations.
FORT ATKINSON — Badger Bank, with locations in Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Johnson Creek and Cambridge has announced it has processed 113 loans …
Many investors don’t fully understand the advantages and disadvantages of preferred stock investment.
MADISON — The severe economic consequences of COVID-19 had a significant impact on existing home sales in May, according to the Wisconsin Real…
Life is fraught with a series of complicated financial decisions, from financing an education or a first home, to distributing an estate after death.
Retail clerks play a major role in decreasing youth access to tobacco by routinely carrying out the law – not allowing youth under 18 to purch…