Practical tips for lowering your bills
Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch breaks down helpful tips for cutting the costs of your bills.
Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch breaks down helpful tips for cutting the costs of your bills.
Illinois taxpayers face key changes as filing season enters second week
We're one week into tax filing season, and taxpayers are facing some key changes.
We're one week into tax filing season, and taxpayers are facing some key changes.
IRS tax changes for 2024, what to know
We are one week into the tax filing season, and whether you plan to file your tax return early or prefer to wait a while before filing, reviewing key tax changes that may affect your tax bill is essential.
We are one week into the tax filing season, and whether you plan to file your tax return early or prefer to wait a while before filing, reviewing key tax changes that may affect your tax bill is essential.
Layoffs loom large over US jobs report
These gains on Wall Street were capped by stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs numbers for January. Hiring accelerated, but layoffs in the private sector surged.
These gains on Wall Street were capped by stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs numbers for January. Hiring accelerated, but layoffs in the private sector surged.
Some Target workers fired after buying Stanley cups: report
Target has a rule about employees capitalizing on their position to get the sought-after cups.
Target has a rule about employees capitalizing on their position to get the sought-after cups.
Trump-era tax cuts poised to expire soon, meaning you could face steeper taxes
The expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Dec. 31, 2025, will essentially mean that many Americans will be forced to pay anywhere between 1% to 4% more in taxes unless certain provisions are extended or made permanent.
The expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Dec. 31, 2025, will essentially mean that many Americans will be forced to pay anywhere between 1% to 4% more in taxes unless certain provisions are extended or made permanent.
Tips for teens looking to get summer jobs
If you're a teen and looking ahead to the summer, you might want to start getting those job applications on there now!
If you're a teen and looking ahead to the summer, you might want to start getting those job applications on there now!
Hulu begins password-sharing crackdown: Here's what to know
Hulu said the terms will become effective next month.
Hulu said the terms will become effective next month.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
Atlanta-based UPS announces plan to cut 12K jobs worldwide
Atlanta-based United Parcel Service Inc. is planning to cut 12,000 jobs worldwide and explore the sale of its Coyote truck brokerage business in response to soft demand and higher union labor costs in 2023.
Atlanta-based United Parcel Service Inc. is planning to cut 12,000 jobs worldwide and explore the sale of its Coyote truck brokerage business in response to soft demand and higher union labor costs in 2023.
Ravinia Brewing Company faces threat of closure in trademark dispute with Ravinia Festival
For nearly six years, Ravinia Brewing has been serving craft beer in Highland Park, more recently at a taproom in Logan Square. But now, they say they?re in danger of being bullied out of business by the much bigger Ravinia music festival.
For nearly six years, Ravinia Brewing has been serving craft beer in Highland Park, more recently at a taproom in Logan Square. But now, they say they?re in danger of being bullied out of business by the much bigger Ravinia music festival.
Ravinia Brewing Company faces threat of closure in trademark dispute with Ravinia Festival
For nearly six years, Ravinia Brewing has been serving craft beer in Highland Park, more recently at a taproom in Logan Square. But now, they say they’re in danger of being bullied out of business by the much bigger Ravinia music festival.
For nearly six years, Ravinia Brewing has been serving craft beer in Highland Park, more recently at a taproom in Logan Square. But now, they say they’re in danger of being bullied out of business by the much bigger Ravinia music festival.
Ravinia Brewing could close amid legal battle with Ravinia Festival
A north suburban brewery could be forced to close as it fights Ravinia Festival over a copyright lawsuit.
A north suburban brewery could be forced to close as it fights Ravinia Festival over a copyright lawsuit.
New way to file federal tax return for free
The IRS is offering a new option to filed your federal tax return for free this year. They are launching Direct File for eligible Americans.
The IRS is offering a new option to filed your federal tax return for free this year. They are launching Direct File for eligible Americans.
Chicago dollar store crackdown: City Council vote delayed as sponsor rejects business-backed compromise
Far Southwest Side Ald. Matt O’Shea (19th) on Monday called off a showdown vote on his proposal to tighten regulations on Chicago’s 150 dollar stores after rejecting a proposed compromise floated by three prominent business groups.
Far Southwest Side Ald. Matt O’Shea (19th) on Monday called off a showdown vote on his proposal to tighten regulations on Chicago’s 150 dollar stores after rejecting a proposed compromise floated by three prominent business groups.
IRS begins accepting tax returns starting today
Today marks the first day the IRS begins accepting and processing 2023 tax returns.
Today marks the first day the IRS begins accepting and processing 2023 tax returns.
Tax season kicks off with some changes
It's officially tax season. The IRS has rolled out a few tweaks this year to account for higher-than-normal inflation last year.
It's officially tax season. The IRS has rolled out a few tweaks this year to account for higher-than-normal inflation last year.
Americans living paycheck to paycheck
More than half of Americans said they would not be able to afford a $1,000 emergency expense, according to a recent survey. Economic analyst Mark Hamrick has some tips on how to build up an emergency savings account.
More than half of Americans said they would not be able to afford a $1,000 emergency expense, according to a recent survey. Economic analyst Mark Hamrick has some tips on how to build up an emergency savings account.
IRS launches its free-filing pilot program in 12 US states
With tax season kicking off Monday, the IRS is rolling out a new online option for filing your 2023 returns. Here's how it works.
With tax season kicking off Monday, the IRS is rolling out a new online option for filing your 2023 returns. Here's how it works.
Layoff list: Major tech companies that have cut jobs so far in 2024
More than 20,000 jobs have already been shed in the tech industry just three weeks into the new year, according to one layoff tracking site.
More than 20,000 jobs have already been shed in the tech industry just three weeks into the new year, according to one layoff tracking site.