Questions grow over Blackstone’s role in NIPSCO rates and lockout
Consumer groups are raising concerns about a private equity firm’s influence on NIPSCO rates and its ongoing worker lockout.
Consumer groups are raising concerns about a private equity firm’s influence on NIPSCO rates and its ongoing worker lockout.
2026 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
Disney plans to cut 1,000 jobs. What we know
Disney is conducting a new round of job cuts expected to roll out in the coming weeks. While these layoffs will impact several areas of the business, the marketing department is slated to endure most of the downsizing.
Disney is conducting a new round of job cuts expected to roll out in the coming weeks. While these layoffs will impact several areas of the business, the marketing department is slated to endure most of the downsizing.
It now costs more than $300K to raise a child; here’s how much it costs in your state
Raising a child in America just hit a staggering new milestone – costing families more than $300,000, according to new data. Here's where it's most expensive.
Raising a child in America just hit a staggering new milestone – costing families more than $300,000, according to new data. Here's where it's most expensive.
Used car prices hit their highest level in nearly 3 years as wholesale demand stays strong
American consumers who are in the market for used cars are facing the highest prices in nearly three years, according to a new report.
American consumers who are in the market for used cars are facing the highest prices in nearly three years, according to a new report.
Southwest Airlines imposing new rules on portable chargers on flights
Southwest Airlines is cracking down on portable battery chargers with new rules limiting how many passengers can have and where they can store them.
Southwest Airlines is cracking down on portable battery chargers with new rules limiting how many passengers can have and where they can store them.
Locked-out NIPSCO workers rally as Indiana governor may get involved
Hundreds of locked-out NIPSCO workers rallied in Hammond as the union says Indiana’s governor has reached out in hopes of ending the dispute.
Hundreds of locked-out NIPSCO workers rallied in Hammond as the union says Indiana’s governor has reached out in hopes of ending the dispute.
Chicago investing convention aims to teach everyday people how to build wealth
Wayne A. Thorp, CEO of BetterInvesting previews a national convention focused on helping beginners and experienced investors sharpen stock-picking skills and avoid common financial mistakes.
Wayne A. Thorp, CEO of BetterInvesting previews a national convention focused on helping beginners and experienced investors sharpen stock-picking skills and avoid common financial mistakes.
Social Security Administration issues major scam warning for retirees. What to know
The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.
The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.
New study puts retirement goal at $1.4M as expert shares saving strategies
Ross Mac breaks down how to start saving for retirement at any age, balance spending habits, and grow money despite rising costs and inflation.
Ross Mac breaks down how to start saving for retirement at any age, balance spending habits, and grow money despite rising costs and inflation.
Red Lobster eyes revival of 'Endless Shrimp' after costly menu misstep
Red Lobster's all-you-can-eat deal – which previously contributed to millions in losses – could come back as a limited-time offer very soon.
Red Lobster's all-you-can-eat deal – which previously contributed to millions in losses – could come back as a limited-time offer very soon.
Retirement 'magic number' jumps as Americans grow anxious about their financial futures
Roughly 46% of Americans say they don't expect to be financially prepared when they stop working, a study found.
Roughly 46% of Americans say they don't expect to be financially prepared when they stop working, a study found.
Bed Bath & Beyond is attempting a comeback: What we know
Three years after filing for bankruptcy and closing all 360 stores, Bed, Bath & Beyond, one of the original big box retailers, is attempting a comeback.
Three years after filing for bankruptcy and closing all 360 stores, Bed, Bath & Beyond, one of the original big box retailers, is attempting a comeback.
"Magic number" to comfortably retire just got bigger | ChicagoNOW
Americans now believe they need about $1.46 million to retire comfortably, according to a 2026 Northwestern Mutual survey. This “magic number” is a general planning guide, not a strict savings requirement. Gabby Premus and Tia Ewing discuss more.
Americans now believe they need about $1.46 million to retire comfortably, according to a 2026 Northwestern Mutual survey. This “magic number” is a general planning guide, not a strict savings requirement. Gabby Premus and Tia Ewing discuss more.
United Airlines checked bag fees climbs $10-50 as fuel prices nearly double since Iran war
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 for travelers purchasing tickets starting Friday, the company confirmed to FOX Business on Thursday.
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 for travelers purchasing tickets starting Friday, the company confirmed to FOX Business on Thursday.
Massive eye drop recall: FDA warns of sterility issues in 3 million bottles
The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.
The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.
Americans carry $1.79M in lifetime debt as US total hits record $18.4 trillion, analysis finds
Americans are carrying record levels of debt, with total U.S. consumer debt reaching more than $18 trillion.
Americans are carrying record levels of debt, with total U.S. consumer debt reaching more than $18 trillion.
Tax deadline warning: How to avoid scams before April 15
As Tax Day approaches, the Better Business Bureau shares key tips to spot and avoid IRS scams targeting last-minute filers.
As Tax Day approaches, the Better Business Bureau shares key tips to spot and avoid IRS scams targeting last-minute filers.
Cook County property tax bills are due: Why do we pay property taxes anyway?
The next portion of Cook County property taxes are due on Wednesday. Here's a primer on why we even have property taxes.
The next portion of Cook County property taxes are due on Wednesday. Here's a primer on why we even have property taxes.
Air Canada CEO to retire after condolence comments criticized
Air Canada’s CEO is retiring amid backlash for his video message, in which he shared condolences only in English last week after the deadly LaGuardia crash.
Air Canada’s CEO is retiring amid backlash for his video message, in which he shared condolences only in English last week after the deadly LaGuardia crash.