Tips for preparing for tax season
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Personal finance expert George Kamel breaks down what you should know heading into tax season.

What to do with unwanted gift cards
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Personal finance expert Dan Roccato breaks down all the options you have to cash in on unwanted or unused gift cards.

Nearly half of workers don't have a 401(k): Here's how you can start saving

Nearly half of private sector workers don’t have access to a 401(k) at work, but you can open an IRA and take other steps to save for retirement.

Holiday sales increase 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation

U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.

Where to get a $40K personal loan

A $40,000 personal loan can be used for a variety of expenses, but remember that your credit history and other factors will impact your overall loan costs.

Home price increases slow down, may continue to weaken: Case-Shiller

Home prices increased by 10.6% annually in September, down from 12.9% annually in August, Case-Shiller's National Home Price NSA index said.

US gas prices to end the year with steady decline: AAA

After nearly two months of declining, gas prices have now dipped below $3 in at least 20 states, AAA said.

Re-sale sneaker business is booming, a form of art

In Chicago, we know how sneakers can represent a legacy. Air Jordans is one of the hottest high-end brands.

Re-sale sneaker business is booming, a form of art
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In Chicago, we know how sneakers can represent a legacy. Air Jordans is one of the hottest high-end brands.

The ins and outs of holiday tipping
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Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, breaks down who to tip and how much this holiday season.

Is this Christmas the last for the Little Village Discount Mall?

For decades, Marta Torres has worked at the immigrant-run Discount Mall in Little Village, helping manage it as it became one of the area’s busiest shopping centers, but now preparing for what appears to be its last Christmas in business.

Vivid Seats renovates Chicago headquarters
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A company that connects concert ticket sellers and buyers has re-invested in Chicago.

Where to get a $5,000 personal loan

Getting a $5,000 personal loan shouldn’t be difficult for most borrowers, but it’s still important to understand the process prior to applying.