Retirement 'magic number' jumps as Americans grow anxious about their financial futures
Roughly 46% of Americans say they don't expect to be financially prepared when they stop working, a study found.
Roughly 46% of Americans say they don't expect to be financially prepared when they stop working, a study found.
Bed Bath & Beyond is attempting a comeback: What we know
Three years after filing for bankruptcy and closing all 360 stores, Bed, Bath & Beyond, one of the original big box retailers, is attempting a comeback.
Three years after filing for bankruptcy and closing all 360 stores, Bed, Bath & Beyond, one of the original big box retailers, is attempting a comeback.
"Magic number" to comfortably retire just got bigger | ChicagoNOW
Americans now believe they need about $1.46 million to retire comfortably, according to a 2026 Northwestern Mutual survey. This “magic number” is a general planning guide, not a strict savings requirement. Gabby Premus and Tia Ewing discuss more.
Americans now believe they need about $1.46 million to retire comfortably, according to a 2026 Northwestern Mutual survey. This “magic number” is a general planning guide, not a strict savings requirement. Gabby Premus and Tia Ewing discuss more.
United Airlines checked bag fees climbs $10-50 as fuel prices nearly double since Iran war
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 for travelers purchasing tickets starting Friday, the company confirmed to FOX Business on Thursday.
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 for travelers purchasing tickets starting Friday, the company confirmed to FOX Business on Thursday.
Massive eye drop recall: FDA warns of sterility issues in 3 million bottles
The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.
The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.
Americans carry $1.79M in lifetime debt as US total hits record $18.4 trillion, analysis finds
Americans are carrying record levels of debt, with total U.S. consumer debt reaching more than $18 trillion.
Americans are carrying record levels of debt, with total U.S. consumer debt reaching more than $18 trillion.
Tax deadline warning: How to avoid scams before April 15
As Tax Day approaches, the Better Business Bureau shares key tips to spot and avoid IRS scams targeting last-minute filers.
As Tax Day approaches, the Better Business Bureau shares key tips to spot and avoid IRS scams targeting last-minute filers.
Cook County property tax bills are due: Why do we pay property taxes anyway?
The next portion of Cook County property taxes are due on Wednesday. Here's a primer on why we even have property taxes.
The next portion of Cook County property taxes are due on Wednesday. Here's a primer on why we even have property taxes.
Air Canada CEO to retire after condolence comments criticized
Air Canada’s CEO is retiring amid backlash for his video message, in which he shared condolences only in English last week after the deadly LaGuardia crash.
Air Canada’s CEO is retiring amid backlash for his video message, in which he shared condolences only in English last week after the deadly LaGuardia crash.
Chicago celebrates women entrepreneurs with Let’s Talk Womxn event
Founders Rohini Dey and Tiffany Williams-Jenkins share how Let’s Talk Womxn empowers female business owners and why the Chicago community is invited to join the celebration.
Founders Rohini Dey and Tiffany Williams-Jenkins share how Let’s Talk Womxn empowers female business owners and why the Chicago community is invited to join the celebration.
Clara restaurant 's in Woodridge celebrates 39 years in business
Clara's, one of the Chicago area's oldest restaurants in west suburban Woodridge, is celebrating 39 years in business.
Clara's, one of the Chicago area's oldest restaurants in west suburban Woodridge, is celebrating 39 years in business.
Student loan borrowers in SAVE plan told to prepare for repayment: What to know
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Costco says your next checkout could take under 10 seconds with new automated pay stations
Your Costco run is about to get a lot faster.
Your Costco run is about to get a lot faster.
Five Guys CEO rewards workers with $1.5M after anniversary deal chaos: 'We really screwed it up'
Five Guys is rewarding employees after an unexpectedly overwhelming promotion put heavy pressure on store crews.
Five Guys is rewarding employees after an unexpectedly overwhelming promotion put heavy pressure on store crews.
Gas prices rise, stocks slip as experts weigh EV deals and summer travel costs
Finance professor Dan Roccato explains what to expect for gas prices and airfare this summer, whether now is the time to buy an EV, and smart ways to save on fuel and travel.
Finance professor Dan Roccato explains what to expect for gas prices and airfare this summer, whether now is the time to buy an EV, and smart ways to save on fuel and travel.
Poll: Americans worry over gas and energy prices limited in early days of Iran war
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
Mars plans to add 600 jobs as it expands Chicago headquarters
Mars Snacking plans to add about 600 jobs as it expands its global headquarters in Chicago.
Mars Snacking plans to add about 600 jobs as it expands its global headquarters in Chicago.
Proposal would limit Social Security benefits to $100K a year for wealthy couples
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.
Chicago Mayor Johnson vetoes pause to subminimum wage hike for tipped workers
Johnson and other progressives have argued for increasing wages for tipped workers, but restaurant owners say it's too costly.
Johnson and other progressives have argued for increasing wages for tipped workers, but restaurant owners say it's too costly.
These US cities have the highest debt delinquency rates in 2026, new data shows
A WalletHub analysis of Q4 2025 data across the 100 largest U.S. cities finds that debt delinquency varies significantly by location, highlighting where financial strain is most severe.
A WalletHub analysis of Q4 2025 data across the 100 largest U.S. cities finds that debt delinquency varies significantly by location, highlighting where financial strain is most severe.