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On TV
 Picture Of The Week
It's a sure sign of Spring on the Wisconsin River. This is Merrimac Ferry driver Mark Kleist's view from the office.
 
 It's Your Money
It's Your Money: Financial Schools Video
Through May 16, Wisconsin students can compete in the first-ever National Financial Literacy Challenge. Here's why the state is leading the nation in money management education and how to take the online Challenge test.
May 12, 2008, 10:43 pm
 
It's Your Money: Credit Card Advice
The federal government is cracking down on credit card companies and certain of their practices that are considered deceptive and unfair. And while that certainly helps anyone who uses credit cards, it doesn't take away the burden of using them responsibly.

May 7, 2008, 4:07 pm
 
It's Your Money: 2008 Tax Rebate Video
The much-anticipated federal rebate checks are being sent this week. Now, it's your turn. What you decide to do with that money may have a huge impact on the nation.

April 30, 2008, 10:48 pm
 
It's Your Money: Credit Counseling Video
America's debt crisis is sending thousands of us in search of credit counseling. Here's how to make sure you don't get conned instead of counseled.

May 5, 2008, 3:58 pm
 
It's Your Money: Long Term Care Insurance Video
Long term care insurance could be the most important part of your financial strategy when you retire. Here's how it works and how much it can cost.

May 5, 2008, 3:58 pm
 
It's Your Money: Cutting Corners Video
Call it a recession, call it a slow-down, call it a bump in the road. Whatever the name, the result is the same: many of us feel financially pinched by the economy. Here are ways to take some of the pressure off your family finances by cutting corners.

May 5, 2008, 3:58 pm
 
It's Your Money: Wills Video
The harsh reality of life is that it ends in death. In fact, it's so harsh many people avoid thinking about and planning for it. Seven out of ten Americans die without a will; a legal document that may be the best thing you can do for the family you leave behind.

May 5, 2008, 3:58 pm
 
It's Your Money: Recession Reaction Video
There seems to be little doubt anymore that the U-S is either in a recession or on the way to one. Here are some strategies to help you ride out the storm.

May 5, 2008, 3:58 pm
 
It's Your Money: Federal Financial Literacy Video
Balancing a checkbook and paying bills on time used to be the extent of our personal finances. Today, we've been forced to deal with much more. Here's how Wisconsin is at the forefront of the nation's struggle with financial literacy.

May 5, 2008, 7:21 am
 
It's Your Money: Saving Struggle Video
Financial experts recommend you save at least ten percent of your income. But most Americans spend most, if not all, of the money they earn.
The personal savings crisis and what to do about it...

May 1, 2008, 7:38 am
 
It's Your Money: VITA Video
Although Wisconsin is known as a high tax state, there is some help for many taxpayers built-in to the system. In this It's Your Money report, tax breaks, tax assistance, and where to find it.

April 16, 2008, 4:08 pm
 
It's Your Money: Foreclosure Impact Video
The United States mortgage crisis is responsible for dragging down economies around the world.
And the aftershocks aren't over yet. In this It's Your Money, how the foreclosure crisis is now pushing more and more people into bankruptcy.

April 14, 2008, 11:42 am
 
It's Your Money: Mutual Funds Video
Investing your money in the financial markets can seem like you're rolling the dice instead of making a calculated move. But you can increase your chances of success by putting your money in with other investors.

April 14, 2008, 11:42 am
 
It's Your Money: Credit Report Mistakes Video
Now, more than ever, it's crucial for you to have a good credit report. But sometimes even your best efforts can be tarnished by a mistake. Here's how to get mistakes corrected and off your credit report.

March 20, 2008, 11:42 am
 
It's Your Money: Bank Fees Video
Banks and credit unions are traditionally places we go to save or borrow money. But more and more, customers are also -spending- their money at those places and don't even know it.
March 10, 2008, 4:53 pm
 
It's your Money: Tax Audits Video
They are two words that cut across all economic, social and political lines to strike fear in all at whom they're directed: tax audit. Here's what to do if you get a letter from the IRS, why they went after you, and how to appeal.

March 6, 2008, 11:00 am
 
It's Your Money: Life Insurance Video
Life insurance is one of the most important, and can be one of the most confusing aspects of your financial life. Simple version: it's money that goes to your dependents if you die. But as we point out in this It's Your Money report, life insurance can be used for much more than that.

February 25, 2008, 11:19 am
 
It's Your Money: IRA Comparison Video
Saving for retirement is a challenge for many of us. Statistics show millions of Americans are woefully short on money for retirement. In this It's Your Money report, we compare two ways to get tax-advantaged savings with individual retirement accounts.

February 25, 2008, 11:19 am
 
It's Your Money: Hiring a CFP Video
A common New Years resolution is to get a better handle on your finances. One step to doing that can be to work with a certified financial planner. Here's how to go about finding that very important person in your financial life.

February 8, 2008, 5:20 pm
 
It's Your Money: Customer Dumping Video
"Buyer beware", "Always save your receipt", "If it's too good to be true, it probably is"; a few well known phrases of consumer wisdom. In this It's Your Money report, another you may not have heard: complain too much and you might get dumped.
January 24, 2008, 12:12 pm
 
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