Mayor Johnson tries to connect businesses with Chicago youth

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with local business leaders Thursday to encourage them network with the city's youth. 

Tips for simplifying your saving strategy
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Rod Griffin, senior director of public education and advocacy for Experian joins Good Day Chicago, with a look into which of the latest saving strategy trends work best and which you should skip.

Tax refunds: Free calculators, direct deposit, remote work, and everything else you need to know

It’s tax season and Americans across the country are preparing their returns. Here’s what you need to know about checking your refund status, getting your money back quickly, and making sure you don’t miss any important deadlines.

Nike cutting 1,600 jobs to cut costs

Nike is laying off 2% of its corporate workforce as it contends with weaker consumer spending. 

Target launches dealworthy low-cost brand: Prices start at under $1

Target's new dealworthy low-cost brand will include everyday items like power cords, undergarments, socks, laundry detergent, dish soap and more.

What's open and closed on Presidents Day

The federal holiday is celebrated on Feb. 19 and if you're out running errands here’s what is open and closed in your area.

Dating app requires users to have credit score of 675 or above to join

The dating app is only "for people with good credit," the company says. Users can't see others' scores, but the information is used to qualify a potential user for the app.

Barnes & Noble expanding with new Chicagoland stores
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Barnes and Noble is defying recent retail trends by expanding its presence with new brick-and-mortar stores across Chicagoland.

Valentine's Day sparks surge in romantic spending

As Cupid prepares to draw back his bow, love is in the air, and wallets are opening wide, according to recent reports from the National Retail Federation.

Americans falling behind on credit card payments. Here's why
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New data from the Federal Reserve Bank in New York shows that an increasing number of Americans are falling behind on their credit card payments.

From financial infidelity to financial freedom
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A new study found that 42% of couples have kept a financial secret from their partner. Brian Preston, host of The Money Guy Show, has tips on achieving financial freedom with your spouse.

Bob's Red Mill founder Bob Moore dies at 94

Bob Moore, Bob’s Red Mill founder, will be remembered for “his energy and larger-than-life personality," the company said. He started the whole grain company in the late 1970s with his wife.

Customers at Pookie Crack Cakes will sometimes line up for hours before they open
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They open at 11 most days and close when they sell out. Pookies Crack Cakes has found its sweet spot on the south side. Tim McGill paid a visit to Bronzeville for Good Day Chicago.

Black Luxe Candle Company helps people craft one-of-a-kind candles
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Brittany Taylor and Julius Dease, founders of Black Luxe Candle Co., talk about their passion for candles and how anyone can design their own scent through their special classes.

Practical tips for lowering your bills
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Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch breaks down helpful tips for cutting the costs of your bills.

IRS tax changes for 2024, what to know
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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.