Deadline approaches to claim $1,400 IRS stimulus check – are you eligible?
The deadline is approaching for some American taxpayers to still claim up to $1,400 in stimulus money dating back to pandemic-era relief.
The deadline is approaching for some American taxpayers to still claim up to $1,400 in stimulus money dating back to pandemic-era relief.
Build your financial confidence this Women's History Month
It's Women's History Month, and building financial confidence is always something to work on. Here are some strategies to help.
It's Women's History Month, and building financial confidence is always something to work on. Here are some strategies to help.
Illinois Republicans propose property tax relief
Several Illinois Republican representatives said they are putting a plan together that will help bring some relief to families when it comes to property taxes.
Several Illinois Republican representatives said they are putting a plan together that will help bring some relief to families when it comes to property taxes.
Economic fears send U.S. stocks plunging
President Donald Trump's latest admission that a recession could be on the horizon led to a huge sell off on Wall Street Monday.
President Donald Trump's latest admission that a recession could be on the horizon led to a huge sell off on Wall Street Monday.
Here are the top side hustles in 2025
If you’re searching for ways to earn a little extra cash, these gigs might offer a little financial relief.
If you’re searching for ways to earn a little extra cash, these gigs might offer a little financial relief.
Here's the average tax refund for 2025 filers so far, according to IRS
The IRS said the average refund amount has increased by 7.5% this year. Here's what to know.
The IRS said the average refund amount has increased by 7.5% this year. Here's what to know.
Social Security March payment schedule: Here’s when checks go out
Social security payments are sent monthly, but the date can vary depending on the 2025 calendar and when you were born.
Social security payments are sent monthly, but the date can vary depending on the 2025 calendar and when you were born.
How upgrading your insulation could land you a tax credit
Adding some more insulation to your home can help keep it warmer during these brutally cold temperatures but it also comes with an added benefit, a tax credit.
Adding some more insulation to your home can help keep it warmer during these brutally cold temperatures but it also comes with an added benefit, a tax credit.
IRS tax refund schedule 2025: what you need to know
Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.
Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in 2025?
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
Personal data may have been exposed on Chicago health agency dashboard
Personal information may have been inadvertently exposed on a Chicago government dashboard
Personal information may have been inadvertently exposed on a Chicago government dashboard
2024 tax filing: How to Direct File, 1099-K reportings, and other things to know
Here are key dates and important things to know about this year’s tax filing season.
Here are key dates and important things to know about this year’s tax filing season.
97% of retirement-age Americans are in debt, report finds: Here's how much
A new study shows that most retirement-age Americans carry nonmortgage debt, with Texas and Florida metros facing the highest debt levels.
A new study shows that most retirement-age Americans carry nonmortgage debt, with Texas and Florida metros facing the highest debt levels.
Capital One outage disrupts account access nationwide
Frustrated Capital One customers flooded social media Thursday morning with complaints about account access issues.
Frustrated Capital One customers flooded social media Thursday morning with complaints about account access issues.
Boost your finances in 2025: Experts share top New Year's money resolutions
With holiday credit card bills starting to roll in, you might want to shift your New Year's resolution from your waistline to your wallet.
With holiday credit card bills starting to roll in, you might want to shift your New Year's resolution from your waistline to your wallet.
Boost your finances: Experts share top 2025 money resolutions
With holiday credit card bills starting to roll in, you might want to shift your New Year's resolution from your waistline to your wallet.
With holiday credit card bills starting to roll in, you might want to shift your New Year's resolution from your waistline to your wallet.
Tips for leveling up your finances this year
There's always an opportunity for you to level up, whether that's in your personal or financial life and with a new year just beginning, now is the perfect time to do it.
There's always an opportunity for you to level up, whether that's in your personal or financial life and with a new year just beginning, now is the perfect time to do it.
Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here's how to check.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
Some Illinois taxpayers will be able to file 2024 taxes for free with IRS program
Nearly 2 million Illinois residents will be able to file their 2024 federal tax returns for free using a new program.
Nearly 2 million Illinois residents will be able to file their 2024 federal tax returns for free using a new program.
Medical debt banned from appearing on credit reports in new Biden administration rule
Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on consumer credit reports, which can result in people being blocked mortgages and car loans. Here's what to know about the newly-announced rule.
Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on consumer credit reports, which can result in people being blocked mortgages and car loans. Here's what to know about the newly-announced rule.