Cash stuffing explained: Why envelope budgeting is making a comeback
Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.
Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.
Starter homes cost $1 million in 233 U.S. cities, study finds
$1 million might become the standard price for a starter home in parts of the U.S., according to a new study by Zillow.
$1 million might become the standard price for a starter home in parts of the U.S., according to a new study by Zillow.
Did you default on your student loans? What to know as collections resume
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here's what you need to know.
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here's what you need to know.
Intel to lay off over 20% of its workers. What we know
The job cuts come as Intel works to modify its business operations.
The job cuts come as Intel works to modify its business operations.
Stock market sees slight bounce back after losses
Investors are hoping for another big day on Wall Street after a massive rebound yesterday.
Investors are hoping for another big day on Wall Street after a massive rebound yesterday.
Salon EDDA in Lincoln Park embraces sustainability, waste reduction
Salon Edda in Lincoln Park works hard to be sustainable every day. It is a carbon neutral salon that recycles 95 percent of its beauty waste.
Salon Edda in Lincoln Park works hard to be sustainable every day. It is a carbon neutral salon that recycles 95 percent of its beauty waste.
Student loan collections to resume next month: What to know
The Education Department will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting next month.
The Education Department will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting next month.
Chipotle opening 1st location south of the border in, yes, Mexico
Chipotle said it’s planning to open restaurants in Mexico for the first time. Here’s what we know.
Chipotle said it’s planning to open restaurants in Mexico for the first time. Here’s what we know.
Unlock your inner bookworm at the Chicago Independent Bookstore Day Crawl
Independent Bookstore Day is coming up, and local businesses are holding a crawl of their own.
Independent Bookstore Day is coming up, and local businesses are holding a crawl of their own.
Higher cocoa prices means more expensive chocolate for Easter holiday
How much do you typically spend for Easter? This year, rising cocoa prices are making Easter chocolates more expensive for businesses and consumers.
How much do you typically spend for Easter? This year, rising cocoa prices are making Easter chocolates more expensive for businesses and consumers.
Powell delivers starkest warning yet on Trump's trade war
Here are your Wednesday tariff headlines.
Here are your Wednesday tariff headlines.
How to recession-proof your finances
A recent poll of dozens of economists, revealed they believe the country has a 50% chance of slipping into a recession this year as a result of President Donald Trump's tariff's and the economic uncertainty.
A recent poll of dozens of economists, revealed they believe the country has a 50% chance of slipping into a recession this year as a result of President Donald Trump's tariff's and the economic uncertainty.
Barnes & Noble opening dozens of new stores in 2025 thanks to BookTok: Here's what's already opened
The book retailer is opening additional locations, and these are some of the news stores that have opened so far.
The book retailer is opening additional locations, and these are some of the news stores that have opened so far.
Dave Ramsey talks about building a business you love
Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey joins Good Day Chicago to talk about how to manage your own business and his newest book.
Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey joins Good Day Chicago to talk about how to manage your own business and his newest book.
Expert has last-minute Tax Day tips, strategies
It's official Tax Day and an expert has the best tips about how to file your taxes or an extension.
It's official Tax Day and an expert has the best tips about how to file your taxes or an extension.
Trump suggests he may pause 25% auto tariffs amid market concerns
President Trump says he may temporarily pause his 25% auto tariffs to give carmakers time to adjust supply chains, adding more uncertainty to global markets already shaken by his shifting trade policies.
President Trump says he may temporarily pause his 25% auto tariffs to give carmakers time to adjust supply chains, adding more uncertainty to global markets already shaken by his shifting trade policies.
Tariff confusion keeps markets on edge
Wall Street is hoping for a calmer week of trading. Tariff announcements sent markets on a roller coaster ride last week.
Wall Street is hoping for a calmer week of trading. Tariff announcements sent markets on a roller coaster ride last week.
Shop small business at Berwyn Shops grand opening
One Chicago suburb is welcoming springtime with its annual retailer incubator program at Berwyn Shops.
One Chicago suburb is welcoming springtime with its annual retailer incubator program at Berwyn Shops.
Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks rings bell at NYSE
We spoke with Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks about him ringing the stock market bell in New York on Friday.
We spoke with Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks about him ringing the stock market bell in New York on Friday.
US corporate bankruptcies rise to highest Q1 level since 2010
Corporate bankruptcies in the U.S. increased to their highest level in the first quarter since 2010, as firms with weaker balance sheets struggled to make debt payments.
Corporate bankruptcies in the U.S. increased to their highest level in the first quarter since 2010, as firms with weaker balance sheets struggled to make debt payments.