How economic policy can lessen the blow of a recession
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.
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.
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.
Scammers may publish listings for nonexistent roles, create sham websites, or hold fake "online job interviews" for job hunters, according to the FTC.
Lyft is now charging riders for making drivers wait
If you keep your Lyft driver waiting, you'll now be charged for it.
If you keep your Lyft driver waiting, you'll now be charged for it.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch dishes out several unconventional ways that you can ease the stress on your bank account.
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.
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
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.
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
Start getting your W-2 forms ready because tax filing season officially began on Monday.
Start getting your W-2 forms ready because tax filing season officially began on Monday.
Old Navy to shutter its State Street location
After a decade, the Old Navy in the Loop will be closing its doors this Tuesday.
After a decade, the Old Navy in the Loop will be closing its doors this Tuesday.
Spotify axes jobs in latest round of tech industry layoffs
CEO Daniel Ek announced the restructuring in a message to employees that was also posted online.
CEO Daniel Ek announced the restructuring in a message to employees that was also posted online.
Old Navy on State Street to close this week
Old Navy announced it will be closing its Loop location Tuesday after 10 years.
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.
Social Security spending is trending upward as the proportion of Americans at or above retirement age has increased relative to the active workforce.
Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues
Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.
Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.
Tax filing season starts Monday: What you need to know
The IRS says taxpayers should expect a smoother filing season this year.
The IRS says taxpayers should expect a smoother filing season this year.
McDonald's customer mistakenly given bag containing thousands of dollars in cash instead of food
The customer's bag contained thousands of dollars in cash instead of the sausage McMuffin he ordered.
The customer's bag contained thousands of dollars in cash instead of the sausage McMuffin he ordered.
Regal Cinemas closing 39 US movie theaters following parent company Cineworld's bankruptcy filing
Cineworld says closing theaters will save $22 million annually.
Cineworld says closing theaters will save $22 million annually.
Justice Department investigating Abbott baby formula plant
Abbott's Michigan plant's closure in February 2022 was a key cause of a nationwide baby formula shortage that forced parents to seek formula from food banks, friends and doctor’s offices.
Abbott's Michigan plant's closure in February 2022 was a key cause of a nationwide baby formula shortage that forced parents to seek formula from food banks, friends and doctor’s offices.