How to pay off credit card debt: 6 winning strategies

How to pay off credit card debt: 6 winning strategies

Wondering how to pay off credit card debt? Discover these six tried-and-true strategies that can help you pay down your balances and become debt-free.

Wondering how to pay off credit card debt? Discover these six tried-and-true strategies that can help you pay down your balances and become debt-free.

Senate panel probes holiday meltdown at Southwest Airlines
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Senate panel probes holiday meltdown at Southwest Airlines

A senior executive of Southwest Airlines apologized to a Senate committee Thursday for a December meltdown and said the airline is upgrading software to help fix its inability to reassign crews after the winter storm.

A senior executive of Southwest Airlines apologized to a Senate committee Thursday for a December meltdown and said the airline is upgrading software to help fix its inability to reassign crews after the winter storm.

Disney to cut 7,000 jobs part of company restructuring, CEO Bob Iger announces

Disney to cut 7,000 jobs part of company restructuring, CEO Bob Iger announces

The Walt Disney Company will slash 7,000 jobs in an effort to cut costs and will be restructured into three core business segments, CEO Bob Iger revealed Wednesday during the company's first-quarter earnings call. 

The Walt Disney Company will slash 7,000 jobs in an effort to cut costs and will be restructured into three core business segments, CEO Bob Iger revealed Wednesday during the company's first-quarter earnings call. 

Walmart closing stores in Cook, Will counties

Walmart closing stores in Cook, Will counties

Walmart announced on Wednesday they are closing three stores across the Chicago area.

Walmart announced on Wednesday they are closing three stores across the Chicago area.

Price of Biden's student loan repayment plan could double as take-up increases, report says

Price of Biden's student loan repayment plan could double as take-up increases, report says

Cost estimates more than double for Biden's federal student loan repayment overhaul – considered a fallback for the administration's stalled forgiveness plan – when a bigger uptake of the program is factored in, a recent report said.

Cost estimates more than double for Biden's federal student loan repayment overhaul – considered a fallback for the administration's stalled forgiveness plan – when a bigger uptake of the program is factored in, a recent report said.

Gov. Pritzker announces $40 million in industrial grants

Gov. Pritzker announces $40 million in industrial grants

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a new grant opportunity Monday to attract businesses and encourage economic growth.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a new grant opportunity Monday to attract businesses and encourage economic growth.

High prices and interest rates will keep drivers from buying cars in 2023: survey

High prices and interest rates will keep drivers from buying cars in 2023: survey

Forty-nine percent of drivers said they did not intend to purchase a new car in 2023, but 38% said they would consider buying a car this year if prices fell, according to a recent survey by Jerry, a car compare-and-buy service.

Forty-nine percent of drivers said they did not intend to purchase a new car in 2023, but 38% said they would consider buying a car this year if prices fell, according to a recent survey by Jerry, a car compare-and-buy service.

Is the U.S. ready for a four-day work week?

Is the U.S. ready for a four-day work week?

New research shows a large majority of managers support a four-day system.

New research shows a large majority of managers support a four-day system.

Biden administration approves more than 16 million borrowers for student loan forgiveness

Biden administration approves more than 16 million borrowers for student loan forgiveness

Even though millions have been approved for the president’s student loan forgiveness initiative, the plan remains in legal battle and the Supreme Court is set to take it on in February. This is what you need to know about paying off student loan debt quickly.

Even though millions have been approved for the president’s student loan forgiveness initiative, the plan remains in legal battle and the Supreme Court is set to take it on in February. This is what you need to know about paying off student loan debt quickly.

Fed raises rates 25 basis points in first meeting of 2023

Fed raises rates 25 basis points in first meeting of 2023

The Federal Reserve announced a highly anticipated interest rate increase of 25 basis points at its February meeting. Here's what it means for your wallet.

The Federal Reserve announced a highly anticipated interest rate increase of 25 basis points at its February meeting. Here's what it means for your wallet.

Special Olympics Illinois, Amazon Fresh launch program to promote inclusive workplaces
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Special Olympics Illinois, Amazon Fresh launch program to promote inclusive workplaces

Special Olympics Illinois and Amazon Fresh have partnered up to launch a brand-new program to promote inclusive workplaces. It's not only an opportunity for the Special Olympic athletes at the center of the program but for the entire community.

Special Olympics Illinois and Amazon Fresh have partnered up to launch a brand-new program to promote inclusive workplaces. It's not only an opportunity for the Special Olympic athletes at the center of the program but for the entire community.

'All-natural' Simply Tropical juice has high levels of toxic 'forever chemicals,' lawsuit alleges

'All-natural' Simply Tropical juice has high levels of toxic 'forever chemicals,' lawsuit alleges

The class-action lawsuit alleges that the presence of PFAS is “entirely inconsistent” with Coca-Cola and the Simply Orange Juice Company’s “all-natural ingredients” with “nothing to hide” marketing.

The class-action lawsuit alleges that the presence of PFAS is “entirely inconsistent” with Coca-Cola and the Simply Orange Juice Company’s “all-natural ingredients” with “nothing to hide” marketing.