Holiday sales increase 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation

Holiday sales increase 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation

U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.

U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.

Where to get a $40K personal loan

Where to get a $40K personal loan

A $40,000 personal loan can be used for a variety of expenses, but remember that your credit history and other factors will impact your overall loan costs.

A $40,000 personal loan can be used for a variety of expenses, but remember that your credit history and other factors will impact your overall loan costs.

Home price increases slow down, may continue to weaken: Case-Shiller

Home price increases slow down, may continue to weaken: Case-Shiller

Home prices increased by 10.6% annually in September, down from 12.9% annually in August, Case-Shiller's National Home Price NSA index said.

Home prices increased by 10.6% annually in September, down from 12.9% annually in August, Case-Shiller's National Home Price NSA index said.

US gas prices to end the year with steady decline: AAA

US gas prices to end the year with steady decline: AAA

After nearly two months of declining, gas prices have now dipped below $3 in at least 20 states, AAA said.

After nearly two months of declining, gas prices have now dipped below $3 in at least 20 states, AAA said.

Re-sale sneaker business is booming, a form of art

Re-sale sneaker business is booming, a form of art

In Chicago, we know how sneakers can represent a legacy. Air Jordans is one of the hottest high-end brands.

In Chicago, we know how sneakers can represent a legacy. Air Jordans is one of the hottest high-end brands.

Re-sale sneaker business is booming, a form of art
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Re-sale sneaker business is booming, a form of art

In Chicago, we know how sneakers can represent a legacy. Air Jordans is one of the hottest high-end brands.

In Chicago, we know how sneakers can represent a legacy. Air Jordans is one of the hottest high-end brands.

The ins and outs of holiday tipping
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The ins and outs of holiday tipping

Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, breaks down who to tip and how much this holiday season.

Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, breaks down who to tip and how much this holiday season.

Is this Christmas the last for the Little Village Discount Mall?

Is this Christmas the last for the Little Village Discount Mall?

For decades, Marta Torres has worked at the immigrant-run Discount Mall in Little Village, helping manage it as it became one of the area’s busiest shopping centers, but now preparing for what appears to be its last Christmas in business.

For decades, Marta Torres has worked at the immigrant-run Discount Mall in Little Village, helping manage it as it became one of the area’s busiest shopping centers, but now preparing for what appears to be its last Christmas in business.

Vivid Seats renovates Chicago headquarters
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Vivid Seats renovates Chicago headquarters

A company that connects concert ticket sellers and buyers has re-invested in Chicago.

A company that connects concert ticket sellers and buyers has re-invested in Chicago.

Where to get a $5,000 personal loan

Where to get a $5,000 personal loan

Getting a $5,000 personal loan shouldn’t be difficult for most borrowers, but it’s still important to understand the process prior to applying.

Getting a $5,000 personal loan shouldn’t be difficult for most borrowers, but it’s still important to understand the process prior to applying.

How Federal Reserve’s series of rate hikes could affect your finances

How Federal Reserve’s series of rate hikes could affect your finances

As interest rates increase, many economists say they fear a recession could happen — and with it, job losses that may cause hardship for households already badly impacted by inflation.

As interest rates increase, many economists say they fear a recession could happen — and with it, job losses that may cause hardship for households already badly impacted by inflation.

November inflation rises at the slowest rate this year, beating expectations

November inflation rises at the slowest rate this year, beating expectations

Inflation rose 7.1% year-over-year in November, a slowdown from the 7.7% increase in October. Here's what this means for the economy and future interest rate hikes.

Inflation rose 7.1% year-over-year in November, a slowdown from the 7.7% increase in October. Here's what this means for the economy and future interest rate hikes.

Gas prices plunge to new low, expected to keep dropping in 2023: AAA

Gas prices plunge to new low, expected to keep dropping in 2023: AAA

The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell to $3.26, 52 cents less than a month ago and six cents less than a year ago, according to AAA.

The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell to $3.26, 52 cents less than a month ago and six cents less than a year ago, according to AAA.

How to stretch your holiday shopping budget this December
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How to stretch your holiday shopping budget this December

Personal finance expert Bola Sokunbi from Tally dishes out helpful tips for making your money go longer this holiday season to buy gifts for those you love.

Personal finance expert Bola Sokunbi from Tally dishes out helpful tips for making your money go longer this holiday season to buy gifts for those you love.