Holiday shoppers plan to spend nearly $1,000 this year, survey finds: 3 tips to avoid overspending
Consumers plan to spend $998 this holiday shopping season, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey. Here's how you can overcome higher prices amid shipping delays and labor shortages to take advantage of holiday sales.
Consumers plan to spend $998 this holiday shopping season, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey. Here's how you can overcome higher prices amid shipping delays and labor shortages to take advantage of holiday sales.
NorthShore University HealthSystem allowed to fire unvaccinated employees
A judge will allow NorthShore University Health to fire employees who refuse a vaccine mandate.
A judge will allow NorthShore University Health to fire employees who refuse a vaccine mandate.
Vanille Patisserie sweetens up the giving season with book drive
Sophie Evanoff, owner of Vanille Patisserie, talks about their efforts to give back this holiday season.
Sophie Evanoff, owner of Vanille Patisserie, talks about their efforts to give back this holiday season.
Small businesses join forces for a holiday edition of the Chicago Makers Pop-Up Shop
Anna Romo and Dale Francis highlight the Chicago Makers Pop-Up Shop and efforts to support small businesses ahead of the holidays.
Anna Romo and Dale Francis highlight the Chicago Makers Pop-Up Shop and efforts to support small businesses ahead of the holidays.
Democrats push Biden to cancel student loans after House passes Build Back Better
Progressive lawmakers are calling on President Biden to cancel student loan debt as some Americans have qualified for forgiveness under borrower defense, total and permanent disability (TPD) discharges and a limited PSLF waiver.
Progressive lawmakers are calling on President Biden to cancel student loan debt as some Americans have qualified for forgiveness under borrower defense, total and permanent disability (TPD) discharges and a limited PSLF waiver.
Biden's Build Back Better bill: Half of voters support plan but many fear inflation will worsen, poll shows
Nearly 50% of voters support Biden's Build Back Better plan, a new poll showed. But many are also worried it could worsen inflation rates. Here's what that means for interest rates.
Nearly 50% of voters support Biden's Build Back Better plan, a new poll showed. But many are also worried it could worsen inflation rates. Here's what that means for interest rates.
Getting life insurance while you're young and healthy can save you thousands
The longer you wait to lock in a life insurance premium, the higher your monthly rate will be. Find out how taking out life insurance while you're young and healthy can save you thousands of dollars.
The longer you wait to lock in a life insurance premium, the higher your monthly rate will be. Find out how taking out life insurance while you're young and healthy can save you thousands of dollars.
Old Spice, Secret deodorant sprays recalled due to cancer-causing chemical
Proctor & Gamble is voluntary recalling all lots of Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants and Old Spice Below Deck aerosol spray products with an expiry through September 2023 due to the presence of the chemical benzene.
Proctor & Gamble is voluntary recalling all lots of Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants and Old Spice Below Deck aerosol spray products with an expiry through September 2023 due to the presence of the chemical benzene.
Most Chicago area stores closed on Thanksgiving as they prepare for Black Friday shoppers
Retailers are preparing for a surge of shoppers this Thanksgiving weekend, but many will not even give people the option of shopping on Turkey Day.
Retailers are preparing for a surge of shoppers this Thanksgiving weekend, but many will not even give people the option of shopping on Turkey Day.
Chicagoland stores prepare for Black Friday shoppers
Retailers are preparing for a surge of shoppers this Thanksgiving weekend, but many will not even give people the option of shopping on Thursday.
Retailers are preparing for a surge of shoppers this Thanksgiving weekend, but many will not even give people the option of shopping on Thursday.
Need cash for holiday shopping? Here are 3 ways to borrow strategically
If you need to borrow money for the holidays, read this guide to learn more about your loan options.
If you need to borrow money for the holidays, read this guide to learn more about your loan options.
Tips for avoiding financial feuds with family this holiday season
Cameron Huddleston, director of education at Carefull, dishes out helpful tips for ditching family drama at the dinner table over the holidays.
Cameron Huddleston, director of education at Carefull, dishes out helpful tips for ditching family drama at the dinner table over the holidays.
Geneva Shopping Challenge: Local stores offering free gifts to shoppers who post photos of their experience
Shopping local in Geneva could really pay off this year!
Shopping local in Geneva could really pay off this year!
Dollar Tree doubles down on pricing items over $1
Dollar Tree will charge $1.25 for the majority of its products across all of its locations nationwide by the end of April.
Dollar Tree will charge $1.25 for the majority of its products across all of its locations nationwide by the end of April.
Parlor Pizza Bar investigated over claims of racial discrimination, workplace sexual harassment
Chicago officials have launched an investigation into Parlor Pizza Bar after allegations that employees were not compensated for overtime work, sexual harassment of workers and claims that customers were discriminated based on their race.
Chicago officials have launched an investigation into Parlor Pizza Bar after allegations that employees were not compensated for overtime work, sexual harassment of workers and claims that customers were discriminated based on their race.
College costs have risen at nearly 5x the rate of inflation, report finds
The average cost of tuition, fees and other expenses at higher education institutions are rising at a much faster rate than inflation, according to a recent study.
The average cost of tuition, fees and other expenses at higher education institutions are rising at a much faster rate than inflation, according to a recent study.
Student loan payments restart in February, but survey finds 89% of borrowers aren't ready
About 9 in 10 fully employed borrowers said they are not financially secure enough to resume federal student loan payments in February 2022, according to a new survey.
About 9 in 10 fully employed borrowers said they are not financially secure enough to resume federal student loan payments in February 2022, according to a new survey.
Build Back Better expands EV tax credit with $12.5K incentive on American-made electric cars
The Biden administration's trillion-dollar spending plan offers enhanced incentives for EV buyers who purchase a car through a domestic automaker.
The Biden administration's trillion-dollar spending plan offers enhanced incentives for EV buyers who purchase a car through a domestic automaker.
The risks of using buy now, pay later to finance holiday shopping on Black Friday
Buy now, pay later apps let you break up larger purchases into a short-term repayment schedule. But there are a few things you should know before you use them to finance holiday shopping.
Buy now, pay later apps let you break up larger purchases into a short-term repayment schedule. But there are a few things you should know before you use them to finance holiday shopping.
Details of new Chicago casino released by City Hall
On Friday, City Hall disclosed long-awaited details of five bids to build and operate a Las Vegas-style casino in Chicago.
On Friday, City Hall disclosed long-awaited details of five bids to build and operate a Las Vegas-style casino in Chicago.