Lightfoot announces $54M in grants for small businesses, community organizations
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for Chicago on Tuesday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for Chicago on Tuesday.
Restart of federal student loan payments may be around the corner
The student loan payment freeze dates to early 2020.
The student loan payment freeze dates to early 2020.
73% of American Millennials living paycheck-to-paycheck, financial report shows
Faced with high prices and interest rates, consumers have begun reining in their spending.
Faced with high prices and interest rates, consumers have begun reining in their spending.
New savings account linked with Apple consolidates your earnings
A new savings account linked to your Apple Card consolidates your earnings and gets you over 4% interest. Personal finance professor Dan Roccato has the latest on banking with Apple.
A new savings account linked to your Apple Card consolidates your earnings and gets you over 4% interest. Personal finance professor Dan Roccato has the latest on banking with Apple.
Engagement ring sales fall sharply – blame COVID, jewelry giant says
Pandemic lockdowns ended many early relationships and led to a dramatic decline in dating overall, resulting in “the engagement gap that we’re still seeing today," industry executives said.
Pandemic lockdowns ended many early relationships and led to a dramatic decline in dating overall, resulting in “the engagement gap that we’re still seeing today," industry executives said.
US News Survey: Homebuyers holding out for lower rates
A new survey this month from U.S. News & World Report finds that 66% of Americans that plan to buy a home this year are waiting until the fall for rates to drop.
A new survey this month from U.S. News & World Report finds that 66% of Americans that plan to buy a home this year are waiting until the fall for rates to drop.
Loan level adjustment rate is changing --- what that means for home buyers
A new plan to help low-income home buyers has some seeing red. It makes the discount, usually given to those with a high credit score, harder to get.
A new plan to help low-income home buyers has some seeing red. It makes the discount, usually given to those with a high credit score, harder to get.
Mortgage rates will shift for high credit scores
A new plan to help low-income home buyers has some seeing red.
A new plan to help low-income home buyers has some seeing red.
These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke
A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.
A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.
New survey suggests a recession might be coming
Economic conditions fell by 29 points between March and April.
Economic conditions fell by 29 points between March and April.
Gas prices drop for second week in a row
Some good news for drivers worried about hitting the road this week.
Some good news for drivers worried about hitting the road this week.
Financial tips for those looking to break out of living from paycheck-to-paycheck
Personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal returns to Good Day Chicago to dish out some advice for people looking to eliminate their debt and start saving money for emergencies.
Personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal returns to Good Day Chicago to dish out some advice for people looking to eliminate their debt and start saving money for emergencies.
Chicago restaurant workers call out 'unlivable' wages
Chicago leaders joined city restaurant workers Monday in cooking up a rally to ask for more money for workers.
Chicago leaders joined city restaurant workers Monday in cooking up a rally to ask for more money for workers.
Chicago restaurant workers call out 'unlivable' wages
Chicago leaders joined city restaurant workers Monday in cooking up a rally to ask for more money for workers.
Chicago leaders joined city restaurant workers Monday in cooking up a rally to ask for more money for workers.
Illinois Facebook users could be eligible for another payment: Here’s how to apply
Have you used Facebook in the last 16 years? You might be eligible to receive a payout soon from a $750 million settlement that parent company Meta agreed to in December in a data privacy lawsuit over the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Have you used Facebook in the last 16 years? You might be eligible to receive a payout soon from a $750 million settlement that parent company Meta agreed to in December in a data privacy lawsuit over the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
How to tackle credit card debt in high-interest environment
The Federal Reserve has boosted interest rates with the average credit card interest rate over 20%. Finance professor Dan Roccato says more rate hikes are likely. He says barrowers should avoid the minimum payment trap because it will end up taking many years to pay off that debt.
The Federal Reserve has boosted interest rates with the average credit card interest rate over 20%. Finance professor Dan Roccato says more rate hikes are likely. He says barrowers should avoid the minimum payment trap because it will end up taking many years to pay off that debt.
Chicago Public Schools begin budgeting process as additional funding comes in
Officials say district-managed schools will get an additional $150 million next year. This funding comes as CPS faces a massive deficit for the 2025 school year.
Officials say district-managed schools will get an additional $150 million next year. This funding comes as CPS faces a massive deficit for the 2025 school year.
US workers now expect almost a $76,000 salary to start a new job, data shows
Meanwhile, American women expect far less than men when it comes to salary in a new job offer, according to the new Federal Reserve data.
Meanwhile, American women expect far less than men when it comes to salary in a new job offer, according to the new Federal Reserve data.
Tax Day: IRS reveals typical refund amount taxpayers can expect to receive
With Tuesday marking the last day most people have to submit their 2022 tax year returns, the Internal Revenue Service provided a peek at the typical refund amount taxpayers can expect to receive.
With Tuesday marking the last day most people have to submit their 2022 tax year returns, the Internal Revenue Service provided a peek at the typical refund amount taxpayers can expect to receive.
How to get money from Facebook’s $725 million data privacy settlement
Facebook likely owes you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how to check.
Facebook likely owes you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how to check.



















