Most Americans cannot afford a $1K emergency expense

Most Americans cannot afford a $1K emergency expense

Thirty-five percent of adults surveyed said they'd have to borrow money if they had a $1,000 unexpected expense.

Thirty-five percent of adults surveyed said they'd have to borrow money if they had a $1,000 unexpected expense.

Study: Gen Z, millennials are ‘obsessed’ with idea of being rich

Study: Gen Z, millennials are ‘obsessed’ with idea of being rich

The study found that nearly 60% of millennials said they feel behind financially, likely contributing to feelings of financial inadequacy.

The study found that nearly 60% of millennials said they feel behind financially, likely contributing to feelings of financial inadequacy.

Temu plans to open its marketplace to US, European sellers

Temu plans to open its marketplace to US, European sellers

Temu, the China-founded online retailer surging in popularity in the United States, is opening its platform to U.S. and European sellers.

Temu, the China-founded online retailer surging in popularity in the United States, is opening its platform to U.S. and European sellers.

Biden cancels another $5 billion in student loan forgiveness – Here's who is impacted

Biden cancels another $5 billion in student loan forgiveness – Here's who is impacted

The Biden Administration announced an additional $5 billion in student loan forgiveness that impacts borrowers using the income-driven repayment (IDR) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) plans.

The Biden Administration announced an additional $5 billion in student loan forgiveness that impacts borrowers using the income-driven repayment (IDR) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) plans.

When will the IRS send out tax refunds

When will the IRS send out tax refunds

The IRS says most taxpayers should expect their refund within 21 days of filing but it could take longer for some.

The IRS says most taxpayers should expect their refund within 21 days of filing but it could take longer for some.

Social Security is coming for a bigger chunk of your paycheck

Social Security is coming for a bigger chunk of your paycheck

The portion of personal income subject to the Social Security tax has increased to $168,600 this year from $160,200 in 2023.

The portion of personal income subject to the Social Security tax has increased to $168,600 this year from $160,200 in 2023.

Auto insurance on the rise in Illinois
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Auto insurance on the rise in Illinois

Illinois auto insurance rates increased by more than $1 billion last year, according to a report by PIRG. Director of PIRG Abe Scarr says it's not just Illinois feeling the hit, rates went up across the country.

Illinois auto insurance rates increased by more than $1 billion last year, according to a report by PIRG. Director of PIRG Abe Scarr says it's not just Illinois feeling the hit, rates went up across the country.

Tips for preparing for tax season
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Tips for preparing for tax season

FOX consumer reporter Steve Noviello breaks down what you need to know ahead of filing your taxes this year.

FOX consumer reporter Steve Noviello breaks down what you need to know ahead of filing your taxes this year.

Grabbing a Cuppa Joe at Folklore Coffee in Lemont
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Grabbing a Cuppa Joe at Folklore Coffee in Lemont

FOX 32's Sylvia Perez takes a trip to Folklore Coffee in Lemont to warm up and talk to some regulars over a Cuppa Joe.

FOX 32's Sylvia Perez takes a trip to Folklore Coffee in Lemont to warm up and talk to some regulars over a Cuppa Joe.

Chicago takes aim at 'unsafe' dollar stores with proposal to restrict new openings

Chicago takes aim at 'unsafe' dollar stores with proposal to restrict new openings

A new proposal is looking to crack down on dollar stores in the city of Chicago. Supporters say the goal is to address consumers complaints about the state of some Dollar Tree and Family Dollar locations.

A new proposal is looking to crack down on dollar stores in the city of Chicago. Supporters say the goal is to address consumers complaints about the state of some Dollar Tree and Family Dollar locations.