Housing market likely to tip economy into recession in 2023: Fannie Mae
A slowing housing market could bring a recession as soon as the first quarter of 2023, according to Fannie Mae. Here's what that means for you.
A slowing housing market could bring a recession as soon as the first quarter of 2023, according to Fannie Mae. Here's what that means for you.
Mortgage rates surge as market reacts to economic uncertainty
Mortgage rates surged again, averaging more than double what they were last year, Freddie Mac said.
Mortgage rates surged again, averaging more than double what they were last year, Freddie Mac said.
Small businesses can apply for Comcast Rise Investment Fund
Small business owners can now apply for the Comcast Rise Investment Fund. The program is geared toward women and people of color.
Small business owners can now apply for the Comcast Rise Investment Fund. The program is geared toward women and people of color.
Tips for making Halloween budgeting less scary
Personal finance experts Rachel Cruze and George Kamel dish out advice for cutting down on Halloween expenses while still celebrating the best parts of the holiday.
Personal finance experts Rachel Cruze and George Kamel dish out advice for cutting down on Halloween expenses while still celebrating the best parts of the holiday.
The Great Resignation: How much does it cost to quit your job?
Quitting your job without a new one lined up is a daunting task, and will cost each person differently. Here are some tips for figuring out your number.
Quitting your job without a new one lined up is a daunting task, and will cost each person differently. Here are some tips for figuring out your number.
Kim Kardashian pays over $1M to settle SEC charges related to crypto promo on Instagram
The SEC said Kim Kardashian failed to disclose that she was paid $250,000 to publish a post on her Instagram about EMAX tokens — a crypto asset security offered by EthereumMax.
The SEC said Kim Kardashian failed to disclose that she was paid $250,000 to publish a post on her Instagram about EMAX tokens — a crypto asset security offered by EthereumMax.
Westfield Old Orchard adding new slate of stores and restaurants ahead of holidays
Westfield Old Orchard Mall is adding a new slate of stores and restaurants just in time for the holidays.
Westfield Old Orchard Mall is adding a new slate of stores and restaurants just in time for the holidays.
Famous Chicagoland tractor and truck museum auctioning its multimillion-dollar collection
The George and June Schaaf Truck and Tractor Museum is closing after three decades and its collection of restored vehicles is being auctioned on October 1.
The George and June Schaaf Truck and Tractor Museum is closing after three decades and its collection of restored vehicles is being auctioned on October 1.
Final GDP estimate for Q2 confirms negative economic growth
GDP contracted in the second quarter of 2022, according to the final estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Here's what that means for you.
GDP contracted in the second quarter of 2022, according to the final estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Here's what that means for you.
Middle class hit disproportionately hard by rising inflation
Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, dishes out tips for people in the middle class looking to combat the impact of increasing inflation.
Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, dishes out tips for people in the middle class looking to combat the impact of increasing inflation.
Lightfoot cancels $42.7M pre-election property tax increase
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday scrapped plans for a $42.7 million pre-election property tax increase — half of what an automatic escalator would have allowed — but kept in place the inflationary trigger some City Council members are determined to repeal.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday scrapped plans for a $42.7 million pre-election property tax increase — half of what an automatic escalator would have allowed — but kept in place the inflationary trigger some City Council members are determined to repeal.
Personal loan interest rates continue trending down for 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
'Life changing': New funds will help Cook County small businesses recover from pandemic
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle calls it "life changing for thousands of small business owners in Cook County."
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle calls it "life changing for thousands of small business owners in Cook County."
New funds will help Cook County small businesses recover from pandemic
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle calls it "life changing for thousands of small business owners in Cook County."
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle calls it "life changing for thousands of small business owners in Cook County."
Lightfoot travels to Mexico City for 5-day economic development trip
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is traveling to Mexico City for a five-day economic development trip.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is traveling to Mexico City for a five-day economic development trip.
Lightfoot pushes back on claim that Invest South/West more talk than action
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday pushed back hard against the notion that her signature plan to rebuild 10 South and West Side commercial strips is more talk than action.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday pushed back hard against the notion that her signature plan to rebuild 10 South and West Side commercial strips is more talk than action.
South Side community hub aims to boost Englewood businesses
A new community hub is one step closer to becoming a reality in Chicago?s Englewood neighborhood.
A new community hub is one step closer to becoming a reality in Chicago?s Englewood neighborhood.
Englewood community hub aims to boost local businesses
A new community hub is one step closer to becoming a reality in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood.
A new community hub is one step closer to becoming a reality in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood.
Apple Pay Later unexpectedly delayed until further notice
Apple Pay Later was not released with the iOS 16 update as expected, and the company has not given a new date for its release.
Apple Pay Later was not released with the iOS 16 update as expected, and the company has not given a new date for its release.
Flight attendants protest at Midway, O’Hare airports for new contracts
Flight attendants for two of the city’s largest airlines protested at Midway and O’Hare airports on Tuesday, demanding new contracts that would provide better economic and working conditions.
Flight attendants for two of the city’s largest airlines protested at Midway and O’Hare airports on Tuesday, demanding new contracts that would provide better economic and working conditions.