What to know about new COVID guidelines from CDC

The CDC is planning to release new isolation guidelines for COVID-19. Instead of isolating for five days, those who test positive for COVID-19 and don't have a fever for 24 hours can stop isolation right away.

Federal reserve leaves interest rates alone

Customers, businesses, and the markets will have to wait until late spring or early summer for a drop in interest rates. Cuts would reduce the sting in everything from mortgage rates to credit cards to car loans.

Americans living paycheck to paycheck

More than half of Americans said they would not be able to afford a $1,000 emergency expense, according to a recent survey. Economic analyst Mark Hamrick has some tips on how to build up an emergency savings account.

Chicago's COVID-19 risk level rises

The Chicago Department of Public Health has raised the COVID-19 risk level from “Low" to “Medium" for the first time in a year, citing a surge in hospitalizations.