Inflation outpaces wage growth for 26 months
While the Consumer Price Index is at the smallest annual increase in over two years, prices remain high. And inflation is outpacing wage growth, leaving many Americans struggling to stay afloat.
While the Consumer Price Index is at the smallest annual increase in over two years, prices remain high. And inflation is outpacing wage growth, leaving many Americans struggling to stay afloat.
The best way to ask for a raise
Laura Fredricks, author of "Hard Asks Made Easy," dishes out helpful tips to secure the raise you deserve.
Laura Fredricks, author of "Hard Asks Made Easy," dishes out helpful tips to secure the raise you deserve.
Credit card debt is at record high as Americans deal with inflation and rising costs: TransUnion
U.S. credit card balances increased 20% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to last year, a recent TransUnion report said.
U.S. credit card balances increased 20% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to last year, a recent TransUnion report said.
Federal Reserve survey reveals bleak outlook on household wealth
The Federal Reserve's annual survey of individual household wealth paints a grim picture this year.
The Federal Reserve's annual survey of individual household wealth paints a grim picture this year.
Money moves that will help reduce financial anxiety
Personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal dishes out advice for managing your finances during stressful times.
Personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal dishes out advice for managing your finances during stressful times.
Biden administration approves $42B in student loan forgiveness under updated PSLF program
The Department of Education has approved $42 billion in student loan forgiveness through recent changes to the PSLF program, designed to provide debt relief to borrowers in the non-profit, public service and governmental fields.
The Department of Education has approved $42 billion in student loan forgiveness through recent changes to the PSLF program, designed to provide debt relief to borrowers in the non-profit, public service and governmental fields.
Chicago woman creates book series to teach kids about finances
Last month was all about financial literacy, but it's never too late to talk to your kids about money. Chicagoan Pongee Barnes does it through her books, called Little Owners. She joined First at Four to talk more about it.
Last month was all about financial literacy, but it's never too late to talk to your kids about money. Chicagoan Pongee Barnes does it through her books, called Little Owners. She joined First at Four to talk more about it.
These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke
A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.
A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.
Financial tips for those looking to break out of living from paycheck-to-paycheck
Personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal returns to Good Day Chicago to dish out some advice for people looking to eliminate their debt and start saving money for emergencies.
Personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal returns to Good Day Chicago to dish out some advice for people looking to eliminate their debt and start saving money for emergencies.
Tax Day: IRS reveals typical refund amount taxpayers can expect to receive
With Tuesday marking the last day most people have to submit their 2022 tax year returns, the Internal Revenue Service provided a peek at the typical refund amount taxpayers can expect to receive.
With Tuesday marking the last day most people have to submit their 2022 tax year returns, the Internal Revenue Service provided a peek at the typical refund amount taxpayers can expect to receive.
You need to make this much to be 'middle class' in Illinois
What does it take to be considered "middle class?" It depends on where you live, of course.
What does it take to be considered "middle class?" It depends on where you live, of course.
John Cerasani releases new book, podcast '2000 Percent Raise'
Financial expert John Cerasani dishes on his new book which shares the title of his podcast, "2000 Percent Raise."
Financial expert John Cerasani dishes on his new book which shares the title of his podcast, "2000 Percent Raise."
Tips for helping new graduates become financially mature
Bobbi Rebell, founder and CEO of Financial Wellness Strategies, dishes out advice for new graduates on their jouney to become financial grownups.
Bobbi Rebell, founder and CEO of Financial Wellness Strategies, dishes out advice for new graduates on their jouney to become financial grownups.
Seniors to get moderate cost of living bump in Social Security payments next year
The Social Security Administration announced 2025's cost of living adjustment (COLA) to Social Security checks.
The Social Security Administration announced 2025's cost of living adjustment (COLA) to Social Security checks.
How to identify tax scams and ripoffs
Bree Fowler, senior cybersecurity reporter at CNET, dishes out tips to help those filing their taxes last-minute avoid common scams and pitfalls.
Bree Fowler, senior cybersecurity reporter at CNET, dishes out tips to help those filing their taxes last-minute avoid common scams and pitfalls.
5 tips for spring cleaning your finances
Ann Kaplan, founder of iFinance, dishes out tips to help manage and declutter your accounts this spring.
Ann Kaplan, founder of iFinance, dishes out tips to help manage and declutter your accounts this spring.
Biden declares COVID-19 emergency over, but homeowners still have time to file for forbearance, FHA says
COVID-19 forbearance expired at the same time as the COVID-19 national emergency was officially declared over. It has now been extended until May 31, 2023, the FHA said.
COVID-19 forbearance expired at the same time as the COVID-19 national emergency was officially declared over. It has now been extended until May 31, 2023, the FHA said.
Why your tax refund could be smaller than last year
If you're expecting a tax refund, it could be smaller than last year. And with inflation still high, that money won’t go as far as it did a year ago.
If you're expecting a tax refund, it could be smaller than last year. And with inflation still high, that money won’t go as far as it did a year ago.
Many Americans plan to use their tax refunds to build savings in 2023, survey says
Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.
Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.
As tax deadline nears, watch out for this
The federal tax deadline is fast approaching, and that's causing scammers to pick up the pace.
The federal tax deadline is fast approaching, and that's causing scammers to pick up the pace.