Abortion In Wisconsin, Saving And Paying For Higher Education

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A journalist helps explain the legal landscape for abortion in Wisconsin, and how that could change depending on upcoming Supreme Court decisions. Then we talk with a finance expert about what to consider when saving for your kid’s college education.

Featured in this Show

  • A Look At Abortion's Uncertain Future In Wisconsin

    Technically, abortion has been illegal in Wisconsin for at least 172 years. But for about the past 50, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Roe v. Wade has superseded the ban. Now, that decision may be on the verge of being reversed. We discuss what the future of abortion may look like in the Badger State.

  • How To Save For College

    A personal finance expert joins the show for national College Savings Month to share some of the best strategies for saving for college, and dealing with student debt.

Episode Credits

  • J. Carlisle Larsen Host
  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Jessie Opoien Guest
  • George Kamel Guest