A tea party group says the Internal Revenue Service asked about its involvement in efforts to verify signatures in the effort to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.

Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages rose this week but stayed near their historic lows. Cheaper mortgages have helped the economy by spurring more home-buying and refinancing.

Author Bill Van Steenis on staying in demand, developing a career and ways to be successful.

Billionaire Warren Buffett says he doesn't like owning bonds right now, and he doesn't think average investors should either.

The manager at the Central Wisconsin Airport says even if the president signs the bill to end air traffic controllers furloughs, it doesn't automatically mean the tower there will stay open.

Changing an airline ticket is getting more expensive at US Airways and United Airlines.

You don't see this very often: a majority of Senate Republicans voting to make people who buy stuff on the Internet pay state and local sales taxes.

The Federal Reserve says it will begin circulating a redesigned $100 bill this fall, more than two years after its initial target.

Gov. Scott Walker says he is not looking to cut funding for the University of Wisconsin System in his proposed budget despite a report that it has amassed a huge tuition surplus.

They say over the weekend they received several reports from people that received automated phone calls in reference to their credit card or debit card accounts being frozen due to online orders.

General Motors Co. says the new diesel version of the Chevrolet Cruze gets 46 miles per gallon on the highway, making it more efficient than some hybrids.

According to GasBuddy.com, the average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.53. That's down about a nickel from last week and 14 cents less than 2 weeks ago.

Someone who bought a winning Megabucks ticket in Kewaunee is a new millionaire.

New foreclosure data show that the number of U.S. homes repossessed by lenders fell to the lowest level in more than five years last month.

Focus on Energy, a Wisconsin utilities’ statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, says they have upped the incentive to those who recycle their old energy hog refrigerator.

Ford Motor Co. says its Focus small car was the best-selling vehicle nameplate in the world last year, with just over 1 million sold.

Monday is the deadline for filing tax returns, and officials are encouraging anyone who doesn't think they'll make it to file for an extension.

Wisconsin low-income residents who are worried about affording their winter energy bills can apply to a federally funded program that helps cover utility costs.

Coca-Cola says it's cutting 750 jobs in the U.S. as it continues to streamline its business.

Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell this week and remained near historic lows, a trend that has supported a recovery in housing.

Homes sales in Wisconsin rose for the 20th consecutive month in February.

The Internal Revenue Service says 660,000 taxpayers will have their refunds delayed by up to six weeks because of a problem with the software they used to file their tax returns.

If you didn't bother filing a federal tax return for 2009, it might be a good time to rethink your tax strategy.

State officials say there are easy ways taxpayers can file their returns faster and with greater security.

The U.S. government has sold another chunk of its stake in General Motors Co.