How to dine out and not go broke
Nearly 70% of us feel guilty when the bill comes at the restaurant because of rising prices. Finance professor Dan Roccato joined Good Day Chicago on Friday with ways to enjoy your dinner out without blowing the budget.
Nearly 70% of us feel guilty when the bill comes at the restaurant because of rising prices. Finance professor Dan Roccato joined Good Day Chicago on Friday with ways to enjoy your dinner out without blowing the budget.
Best and worst consumer buys of April
April can be a good time to shop for spring discounts on things like cookware, athletic shoes and clothing. Consumer analyst Julie Ramhold says to steer clear of mattresses, major appliances and grills this spring season.
April can be a good time to shop for spring discounts on things like cookware, athletic shoes and clothing. Consumer analyst Julie Ramhold says to steer clear of mattresses, major appliances and grills this spring season.
$40 billion of COVID-19 aid unlocked to build affordable housing
Treasury is relaxing access to COVID-19 aid to build affordable housing and expand eligibility for homes.
Treasury is relaxing access to COVID-19 aid to build affordable housing and expand eligibility for homes.
Minimum wage vs. tipped wage: State-by-state comparison
Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.
Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.
Some student loan borrowers are getting refunds on top of loan forgiveness, here’s who qualifies
Borrowers enrolled in forgiveness programs that have paid for longer than necessary qualify for refunds.
Borrowers enrolled in forgiveness programs that have paid for longer than necessary qualify for refunds.
IRS has 940,000 unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 that will expire soon
The IRS is warning taxpayers that they may be leaving more than $1 billion on the table.
The IRS is warning taxpayers that they may be leaving more than $1 billion on the table.
It's time to spring clean your finances
Spring cleaning can mean more than just cleaning up your home. Spring is a great time to get your finances in order. Money-saving expert Andrea Woroch has some tips for tidying up your finances.
Spring cleaning can mean more than just cleaning up your home. Spring is a great time to get your finances in order. Money-saving expert Andrea Woroch has some tips for tidying up your finances.
Best ways to use your tax refund
Dan Roccato from the University of San Diego breaks down the best ways to use your tax refund.
Dan Roccato from the University of San Diego breaks down the best ways to use your tax refund.
Biden cancels student loans for 78,000 more public workers
Another 78,000 Americans are getting their federal student loans canceled.
Another 78,000 Americans are getting their federal student loans canceled.
Top priorities for the IRS this tax season
Nobody likes paying taxes, but the I.R.S. says it should be smooth and easy for you this year, unless you're a high-income tax cheat.
Nobody likes paying taxes, but the I.R.S. says it should be smooth and easy for you this year, unless you're a high-income tax cheat.
Cost of living makes retirement savings harder for younger generations, survey finds
Respondents across generations highlighted inflation, consumer debt, and the need for emergency savings as major obstacles to retirement savings.
Respondents across generations highlighted inflation, consumer debt, and the need for emergency savings as major obstacles to retirement savings.
Gen Z movers are heading to warmer climates, willing to pay higher housing costs: Zillow
Even though California has high rent costs, Gen Z is seeking out major cities, but some choose low-cost areas in Florida.
Even though California has high rent costs, Gen Z is seeking out major cities, but some choose low-cost areas in Florida.
Money-saving tips to help boost your tax return
Tax expert and author Gene Marks breaks down money-saving trips that will help you when filing your taxes.
Tax expert and author Gene Marks breaks down money-saving trips that will help you when filing your taxes.
Dollar Tree to offer $7 items, shifting away from single-pricing model
Last June, the company steadily increased its maximum price limit by adding $5 items.
Last June, the company steadily increased its maximum price limit by adding $5 items.
These 5 states rake in the most Social Security benefits
The average Social Security benefit is just under $2000, but there are ways to boost that amount.
The average Social Security benefit is just under $2000, but there are ways to boost that amount.
Cities where Americans are under the most financial stress
WalletHub ranked 100 cities to determine which was populated with residents experiencing the highest levels of financial stress.
WalletHub ranked 100 cities to determine which was populated with residents experiencing the highest levels of financial stress.
Some Americans will receive a second Social Security check this week – here's why
Here's why some Social Security recipients will receive two checks this week.
Here's why some Social Security recipients will receive two checks this week.
Some student loan forgiveness programs are set to end this year – here’s what to do if this affects you
The Fresh Start, on-ramp and IDR repayment adjustments are all ending their enrollment periods this year.
The Fresh Start, on-ramp and IDR repayment adjustments are all ending their enrollment periods this year.
Tooth fairy payouts plummet 1st time in 5 years, dental poll finds
Delta Dental surveyed 1,000 parents of children between 6 and 12 and found that inflation is hurting tooth fairy payouts.
Delta Dental surveyed 1,000 parents of children between 6 and 12 and found that inflation is hurting tooth fairy payouts.
Tips for simplifying your saving strategy
Rod Griffin, senior director of public education and advocacy for Experian joins Good Day Chicago, with a look into which of the latest saving strategy trends work best and which you should skip.
Rod Griffin, senior director of public education and advocacy for Experian joins Good Day Chicago, with a look into which of the latest saving strategy trends work best and which you should skip.