Finding housing from another state, often with only a few weeks' notice, is one of the most stressful parts of taking a new contract. It is also exactly the situation scammers look for. The good news is that most rental scams follow the same patterns, and once you know them, they are easier to spot. The biggest red flag: how they want to be paid The Federal Trade Commission is clear on this. A real landlord or host will never tell you that you can only pay by wire transfer, g

If you are weighing a contract in Milwaukee, one number shapes almost every offer you will see: the federal per diem rate. Agencies use it as a guide for how much of your pay can come as tax-free stipends. Here is what it is for Milwaukee this year, and what it means for you in plain terms. The 2027 numbers for Milwaukee The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) sets travel rates for every county each federal fiscal year. Fiscal year 2027 started on October 1, 2026. For

If you are an advanced practice nurse working in Wisconsin, or thinking about a contract here, your license changed on September 1. Wisconsin now issues a new advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license. Here is what happened, who it covers, and what it means if you travel. What changed on September 1 A state law, 2025 Wisconsin Act 17, took effect on September 1, 2026. Under it, the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) issued the new APRN credential to

When you choose a city for a contract, you are really choosing three things: the work, the pay and the life around it. Two releases this month give Milwaukee a strong case on the first two. Here is what they say. Healthcare is a bigger share of jobs here On August 3, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Milwaukee-area numbers for May 2025. They show healthcare is a larger part of the local workforce than it is nationally. Healthcare practitioners and technical jobs mak

The IRS set one mileage rate for 2026 back in December. Now it has raised it partway through the year. If you drive to your contracts, or drive a lot while you are on one, here is what changed, what stayed the same, and why the date matters. The new rates For miles driven from July 1 through December 31, 2026, the IRS standard mileage rates are: Business: 76 cents a mile, up from 72.5 cents Medical and moving: 23.5 cents a mile, up from 20.5 cents Charitable: 14 cents a mile,

If you are working a summer contract in Milwaukee, Summerfest is about to shape your weekends, whether you go or not. Here is when it runs, what to expect, and how to plan your days off around it. The dates Summerfest 2026 runs across three weekends: Thursday, June 18 to Saturday, June 20 Thursday, June 25 to Saturday, June 27 Thursday, July 2 to Saturday, July 4 The lineup was announced back in February, so if there is someone you want to see, check the festival's own schedu

Nurses Week ran from May 6 to May 12 this year. To everyone who spent it on shift, thank you. A few days later, on May 15, the federal government released its newest wage numbers, and they say a lot about the size and value of the work nurses do. What the new numbers say The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) publishes wage data by occupation through its Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The release on May 15, 2026 covers data from May 2025. Two things stand

Tax season is a little more complicated when you work in more than one place. Federal returns are due April 15, 2026, and a few numbers changed this year. Here is a plain checklist of what is new and what to have in front of you, whether you file yourself or work with a professional. 1. Know the deadline Filing season opened on January 26, 2026. Returns are due April 15, 2026. If you have been putting it off because of a busy contract, now is the time to gather your paperwork

March in Milwaukee is a month of small changes that add up. The winter parking rules are over, the clocks have moved ahead, and baseball is almost here. If you are starting a spring contract, or finishing out a winter one, here is what changed and what did not. Winter parking rules have ended The city's winter parking regulations ran from December 1 and ended on March 1, 2026. That means the winter-only rule against parking from 2 to 6 a.m. on through highways and bus routes

Licensing is one of the first questions a nurse asks about a new state, and one of the most common reasons a start date slips. If you are thinking about a Wisconsin contract this year, here is how the compact works here, and why 2026 is a renewal year for Wisconsin RNs. Wisconsin is a compact state Wisconsin is a party to the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). It is written into state law at Wisconsin Statute 441.51. If your primary state of residence is also a compact state and

Overtime is part of the job for a lot of nurses, and travelers often pick up extra shifts on top of a full schedule. A federal tax law signed on July 4, 2025 created a new deduction for qualified overtime pay. On January 23, the Treasury and the IRS issued answers to common questions about it, and filing season opened on January 26. Here is how the deduction works, in plain terms. The basics You can deduct up to $12,500 of qualified overtime, or up to $25,000 on a joint retur

A lot of travelers drive to their contracts. Some put thousands of miles on a car in a year, between the drive in, the drive home and everything in between. On December 29, the IRS announced its standard mileage rates for 2026. Here is what they are and what they mean, in plain terms. The 2026 rates For miles driven in 2026, the IRS standard mileage rates are: Business: 72.5 cents a mile, up 2.5 cents from the 2025 rate Medical and military moving: 20.5 cents a mile Charitabl

If you are driving to a Milwaukee contract this winter, parking is one of the first things to sort out. The city has a year-round overnight rule, a set of winter rules that begins December 1, and snow emergencies on top of both. Here is how they fit together, in plain terms. The year-round rule: no street parking from 2 to 6 a.m. Milwaukee does not allow parking on city streets from 2 to 6 a.m., Monday through Saturday, unless you have an Overnight Parking Permit or Temporary

If you are looking at a contract in Milwaukee, one number sits behind most of the offers you will see: the federal per diem rate. Agencies use it as a guide for how much of your pay can come as tax-free stipends. The new rates took effect on October 1, so here is where Milwaukee stands and what it means for you. The fiscal 2026 numbers for Milwaukee The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) sets travel rates for every county each federal fiscal year. Fiscal year 2026 run

The Growing Demand for Midterm Rentals As the healthcare industry evolves, more professionals—especially travel nurses, therapists, and medical assistants—are taking on short-term contracts across the country. While hotel stays and extended-stay suites offer convenience, they often fall short on comfort, cost-effectiveness, and that essential “home-away-from-home” feeling. That’s where midterm rentals come in. Midterm rentals, typically spanning 1 to 6 months, are ideal for h

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, professionals are constantly on the move—working long shifts, adapting to new environments, and providing critical care where it’s needed most. For travel nurses, therapists, and other contract-based clinicians, one thing becomes essential to thrive on the road: stable, flexible, and comfortable housing. This is where midterm rentals come in—providing the perfect housing solution for those on 30 to 180-day assignments. What Are Midterm R