Money issues to consider before getting married
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Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, talks about financial matters to settle before getting married.

Money-saving mortgage strategies: How to cut years off your loan and lower monthly payments

Bills, bills, bills. We've all got them and some of them are bigger than others. For many of us, our biggest bill is our mortgage. In a FOX 32 money saver special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at some ways to make your mortgage payment more manageable.

How to cut years off your mortgage and lower monthly payments
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Bills, bills, bills. We've all got them and some of them are bigger than others. For many of us, our biggest bill is our mortgage. In a FOX 32 money saver special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at some ways to make your mortgage payment more manageable.

Budgeting around the holidays can help minimize debt
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More than half of Americans are carrying a balance on their credit cards from month to month. Personal finance professor Dan Roccato shares budgeting strategies ahead of the holidays.

Rising childcare costs squeeze family budgets
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Rising childcare costs are forcing American families to reduce spending and dip into savings, particularly for those earning between $100,000 and $250,000, leading to financial concerns and impacting family budgets.

Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals

Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.

School districts to blame for higher property tax bills: Cook County treasurer
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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas breaks down a new report that gives us a closer look at Cook County's $1.8 million tax property bills and why school districts may be chiefly responsible.

Biden shares new proposals to protect Americans' retirement savings
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President Biden is sharing some new proposals aimed at helping protect Americans' retirement savings. The White House says the new regulations would make a difference for those rolling over 401(k)s to IRAs. Rebekah Castor takes a look at the pros and cons.

Cook County property owners expected to pay more taxes this year
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Most Cook County homeowners will have larger property tax bills this year, according to a recent report from the Cook County Treasurer's office.

Money moves to fatten your wallet this fall
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Consumer finance expert Andrea Woroch breaks down some money moves that could make strong financial sense this fall.

Car payment struggles plague Americans buying new vehicles
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Personal finance expert Dan Roccato talks about the challenging car industry and certain pitfalls that buyers are running into in the market.

Inflation to bump Social Security pay in 2024
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Inflation may be cooling, but not ending and that means monthly Social Security payments will get a bump in the new year.

Powerball jackpot soars to $1.73B for Wednesday?s drawing
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After 35 straight drawings without a big winner, Powerball players will have a shot Wednesday at a near-record jackpot worth an estimated $1.73 billion.

Student loan repayment: Strategies for graduates facing the financial clock
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The clock has run out - for now - and it?s time for millions of college graduates to pay up. Their first student loan payment in about three years is due Oct. 1. That?s because the government no longer has them on hold due to the pandemic.

Student loan repayment: Strategies for graduates facing the financial clock

The clock has run out - for now - and it’s time for millions of college graduates to pay up. Their first student loan payment in about three years is due Oct. 1. That’s because the government no longer has them on hold due to the pandemic.

How a government shutdown could affect student loan payments

With a government shutdown looming, student loan borrowers could face more headaches once student loan repayments resume after a three year pause. Here’s what you need to know.

How to spot a student loan scam
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Personal finance expert Dan Roccato breaks down telltale signs that you may be falling victim to a student loan scam.