Marijuana sales in Illinois surpass $1B in 2021
Cannabis sales in Illinois doubled in 2021 from the previous year.
Cannabis sales in Illinois doubled in 2021 from the previous year.
Still time to save: 30-year mortgage refinance rates hold steady | Jan. 6, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 6, 2022, which are a mixed bag compared to yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 6, 2022, which are a mixed bag compared to yesterday.
New tax rule requires PayPal, Venmo, Cash App to report annual business payments exceeding $600
Millions of small business owners who rely on payment apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App could be subject to a new tax law that just took effect this month.
Millions of small business owners who rely on payment apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App could be subject to a new tax law that just took effect this month.
Average home insurance rates are rising faster than inflation — and they're not likely to slow down
Average home insurance costs rose 11.4% between 2017 and 2020, outpacing inflation and driving up the price of homeownership for Americans across the country.
Average home insurance costs rose 11.4% between 2017 and 2020, outpacing inflation and driving up the price of homeownership for Americans across the country.
Mortgage rates rise as omicron fears ease, but remain at historic lows
Mortgage rates began climbing once again as fears eased over the COVID-19 omicron variant. But here's why one expert says that's good news for homebuyers.
Mortgage rates began climbing once again as fears eased over the COVID-19 omicron variant. But here's why one expert says that's good news for homebuyers.
Getting out of debt is a top New Year's resolution, study finds
Most consumers are considering a financial New Year's resolution, according to a recent study from Fidelity. Keep reading to learn how you can meet your financial goals in 2022.
Most consumers are considering a financial New Year's resolution, according to a recent study from Fidelity. Keep reading to learn how you can meet your financial goals in 2022.
Families are using the child tax credit to pay off debt, Census Bureau finds
Eligible households have been using the monthly payment to supplement household spending and pay off debt, data shows. But the future of the child tax credit hangs in the balance as the Biden administration struggles to pass the Build Back Better bill, which would extend the benefit through 2022.
Eligible households have been using the monthly payment to supplement household spending and pay off debt, data shows. But the future of the child tax credit hangs in the balance as the Biden administration struggles to pass the Build Back Better bill, which would extend the benefit through 2022.
Money-saving tips to make for a financially successful 2022
Derrick Kinney, author of "Good Money Revolution," dishes out helpful tips for making the most of your finances in 2022.
Derrick Kinney, author of "Good Money Revolution," dishes out helpful tips for making the most of your finances in 2022.
Starbucks workers at Loop store make push to unionize, becoming first in Midwest
Workers at a downtown Starbucks are pushing to unionize, becoming the first store in the Midwest to request a union certification vote at the coffee chain.
Workers at a downtown Starbucks are pushing to unionize, becoming the first store in the Midwest to request a union certification vote at the coffee chain.
Starbucks workers in the Loop push to unionize
Starbucks employees in the Loop are the first in the Midwest to request a union certification vote at the coffee chain.
Starbucks employees in the Loop are the first in the Midwest to request a union certification vote at the coffee chain.
What can you use a personal loan for?
Learn what a personal loan is, how to get one, and some common personal loan uses.
Learn what a personal loan is, how to get one, and some common personal loan uses.
5 New Year's financial resolutions for beginners to build better money habits in 2022
If your goal is to build better spending habits next year, consider these tips to meet your short-term and long-term goals.
If your goal is to build better spending habits next year, consider these tips to meet your short-term and long-term goals.
86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minimum wage increases across Cook County
Minimum wage increased across Cook County Saturday morning.
Minimum wage increased across Cook County Saturday morning.
New Year’s Day: Which stores, restaurants will be closed?
Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.
Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.
These 25 states will see a minimum wage boost in 2022
Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.
Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.
How to get a personal loan
If you’re wondering how to get a personal loan to consolidate debt or for any other reason, here’s what you need to know.
If you’re wondering how to get a personal loan to consolidate debt or for any other reason, here’s what you need to know.
Graduates can save more money than ever as fixed student loan refinance rates set record low
Fixed student loan refinance rates set a new record low during the week of Dec. 13, which means that borrowers have the opportunity to reduce their monthly payments, pay off their loans faster and save more money on their college debt.
Fixed student loan refinance rates set a new record low during the week of Dec. 13, which means that borrowers have the opportunity to reduce their monthly payments, pay off their loans faster and save more money on their college debt.
Tips for managing your money effectively heading into 2022
Bill Bloom from Bloom Financial dishes out helpful money management tips for the New Year.
Bill Bloom from Bloom Financial dishes out helpful money management tips for the New Year.
New book captures the struggles of frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Adam Kaat talks about his new book "Life on the Grocery Line: A Frontline Experience in a Global Pandemic" and what can be learned from the toil of essential workers during a time of tragedy.
Adam Kaat talks about his new book "Life on the Grocery Line: A Frontline Experience in a Global Pandemic" and what can be learned from the toil of essential workers during a time of tragedy.