How to break bad spending habits
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Overconsumption is rampant on social media, causing consumers to develop poor spending habits. Consumer finance expert Andrea Woroch identifies bad habits that may be wasting your money and explains how to stop them.

Former NFL player Walter Mendenhall launches small business incubator Co-llab in Englewood
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Former NFL player and Skokie native Walter Mendenhall is giving back to the community. His new collab hub in Englewood is helping hundreds of young Chicagoans find jobs and even kickstart their careers

Naperville bakery 'Moose & Me' hires employees of all abilities

A Naperville bakery wants to showcase the different abilities of their employees, proving that differences are just like sprinkles. They add a touch of color to our lives. 

Naperville bakery 'Moose & Me' hires employees with all abilities
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A Naperville bakery wants to showcase the different abilities of their employees, proving that differences are just like sprinkles. They add a touch of color to our lives.

How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024

A recent GOBankingRates study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.

Southwest Airlines will stop flying to these airports as Boeing troubles weigh

Southwest reported a loss of $231 million, or 39 cents a share, for the quarter, becoming the latest carrier to face setbacks due to Boeing's issues.

She Owns It She Biz conference designed to empower Black women in business and beyond
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A special conference is highlighting and celebrating women who want to win. It's called She Owns It She Biz, and it's designed to help Black women build their business and it provides space for new entrepreneurs to get their start.

Bringing corporate America to the classroom in Bronzeville
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Students at Bronzeville Classical are learning about cultivating a small business. Katrina Roddy founded Classroom to Career (C2C) to teach kids about entrepreneurship.

'Doom spending' instead of home buying—how young people are spending their money

Amid inflation and climate concerns, younger generations, including Gen Z and millennials, are turning to "doom spending," buying luxuries as they find homeownership increasingly unaffordable.

Dom's, Foxtrot close stores across Chicago, nationwide
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Dom's Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot Market are closing stores in Chicago and across the country just a few months after the boutique grocers announced their merger.

Express files for bankruptcy, announces store closures

Express filed for bankruptcy Monday and announced dozens of the fashion retailer’s stores would be closing.

Chicago watchmaker pursues passion one tick at a time

A boutique workshop on Chicago's North Side is carrying on the centuries-old art of watchmaking.

These iconic restaurants are all owned by the same companies

While we all recognize popular chain restaurants by their name alone, many of them are actually grouped together and owned by just a small number of restaurant groups in the U.S. Here’s a look.

How often does the IRS audit?

While the IRS accepts most tax returns, there are certain mistakes to avoid that may prompt the agency to take a closer look at your documents.

Here are the major U.S. restaurant chains that have disappeared

These restaurants of your childhood were iconic, until they weren't. Several well-known chains – some decades old – have faced tough times that resulted in bankruptcy.