Hasbro laying off 1,000 employees amid cost-savings push

The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.

U.S. Senators call for probe into Illinois company marketing guns to children
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A group of senate Democrats are pushing for the Federal Trade Commission to open an investigation into an Illinois-based company they say is marketing guns to children.

How economic policy can lessen the blow of a recession
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Dion Pouncil, chief investment officer and principal at Pouncil Capital, talks about the elements of the recession and how economic policy can lessen the financial blow on everyday people.

Tax refund would help many Americans pay for holiday spending: survey

Many Americans said an advance on their tax refund would help with holiday debt, according to a recent Jackson Hewitt Tax Service survey.

FTC warns of job scams amid recent layoffs in tech and other industries

Scammers may publish listings for nonexistent roles, create sham websites, or hold fake "online job interviews" for job hunters, according to the FTC.

Microsoft outage hits Teams, Outlook and other services, company says

Thousands of users reported problems with Teams, Outlook, the Azure cloud computing service, and Xbox Live online gaming service early Wednesday.

Top tips to get that tax refund as soon as possible
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Believe it or not, it's already time to get your tax paperwork in order. It's officially tax season. Nobody really looks forward to this time of year because it can be stressful. Geoff Harlow, a CPA with the Illinois CPA Society, joined Good Day Chicago to offer some of his tips.

Senators grill Ticketmaster following Taylor Swift debacle

Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday, questioning whether the company’s dominance in the ticketing industry led to its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets.

5 surprising ways you can save money
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Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch dishes out several unconventional ways that you can ease the stress on your bank account.

Best place to retire? This state just beat Florida, according to a new study

WalletHub compared the 50 states across 47 key indicators of retirement-friendliness including affordability, health-related factors and overall quality of life.

Justice Department investigating Abbott baby formula plant
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The U.S. Justice Department is now investigating the infant formula plant in Michigan that was at the center of last year's nationwide shortage. Abbott Laboratories will have to explain the violations that cause the FDA to shut it down in the first place.

Tax filing season is underway - what to know
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Start getting your W-2 forms ready because tax filing season officially began on Monday.

Old Navy on State Street to close this week

Old Navy announced it will be closing its Loop location Tuesday after 10 years.

Major Social Security trust funds could be tapped out by 2033: CBO

Social Security spending is trending upward as the proportion of Americans at or above retirement age has increased relative to the active workforce.