You need to make this much to be 'middle class' in Illinois
What does it take to be considered "middle class?" It depends on where you live, of course.
What does it take to be considered "middle class?" It depends on where you live, of course.
John Cerasani releases new book, podcast '2000 Percent Raise'
Financial expert John Cerasani dishes on his new book which shares the title of his podcast, "2000 Percent Raise."
Financial expert John Cerasani dishes on his new book which shares the title of his podcast, "2000 Percent Raise."
Tips for helping new graduates become financially mature
Bobbi Rebell, founder and CEO of Financial Wellness Strategies, dishes out advice for new graduates on their jouney to become financial grownups.
Bobbi Rebell, founder and CEO of Financial Wellness Strategies, dishes out advice for new graduates on their jouney to become financial grownups.
The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals
According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.
According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.
How to identify tax scams and ripoffs
Bree Fowler, senior cybersecurity reporter at CNET, dishes out tips to help those filing their taxes last-minute avoid common scams and pitfalls.
Bree Fowler, senior cybersecurity reporter at CNET, dishes out tips to help those filing their taxes last-minute avoid common scams and pitfalls.
5 tips for spring cleaning your finances
Ann Kaplan, founder of iFinance, dishes out tips to help manage and declutter your accounts this spring.
Ann Kaplan, founder of iFinance, dishes out tips to help manage and declutter your accounts this spring.
Mega Millions: One ticket in Illinois is worth $1 million jackpot in Friday's drawing
Tickets that “matched 5" were sold in Illinois and Massachusetts.
Tickets that “matched 5" were sold in Illinois and Massachusetts.
How much does a funeral cost? New rule would make funeral homes post prices online
“In the internet era, it’s hard to see why anyone should have to physically visit or call multiple funeral homes just to compare prices."
“In the internet era, it’s hard to see why anyone should have to physically visit or call multiple funeral homes just to compare prices."
Walmart's Sam's Club celebrates 40th birthday with membership deal
First-time customers can pay $10 to join its Club membership program for the first year.
First-time customers can pay $10 to join its Club membership program for the first year.
Million dollar Lotto ticket sold in south suburban Chicago
The $1 million winning Lotto ticket was purchased at a BP gas station at 5548 W. 159th St. in Oak Forest.
The $1 million winning Lotto ticket was purchased at a BP gas station at 5548 W. 159th St. in Oak Forest.
Wahl Barber Academy opens doors in Park Ridge to educate next generation of barbers
In what's being described as a big day for the barber industry in Chicago, the Wahl Barber Academy held its grand opening Friday in Park Ridge.
In what's being described as a big day for the barber industry in Chicago, the Wahl Barber Academy held its grand opening Friday in Park Ridge.
Wisconsin candle company raises $1M for Ukraine
A candle company in Door County has raised $1 million to donate to Ukraine.
A candle company in Door County has raised $1 million to donate to Ukraine.
'We need this Walmart': Chicago leaders fight to keep Walmart open
Community leaders are speaking out after Walmart announced it will close four Walmart locations in Chicago.
Community leaders are speaking out after Walmart announced it will close four Walmart locations in Chicago.
Illinois Lottery player wins $1M on Lotto in Cook County
One lucky Illinois Lottery player bought a $1 million Lotto ticket in Cook County Wednesday night.
One lucky Illinois Lottery player bought a $1 million Lotto ticket in Cook County Wednesday night.
US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates
The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.
The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.
Biden declares COVID-19 emergency over, but homeowners still have time to file for forbearance, FHA says
COVID-19 forbearance expired at the same time as the COVID-19 national emergency was officially declared over. It has now been extended until May 31, 2023, the FHA said.
COVID-19 forbearance expired at the same time as the COVID-19 national emergency was officially declared over. It has now been extended until May 31, 2023, the FHA said.
UC Pritzker School of Medicine to offer full-tuition scholarships to nearly half of incoming class
There was a major announcement from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Wednesday.
There was a major announcement from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Wednesday.
Why your tax refund could be smaller than last year
If you're expecting a tax refund, it could be smaller than last year. And with inflation still high, that money won’t go as far as it did a year ago.
If you're expecting a tax refund, it could be smaller than last year. And with inflation still high, that money won’t go as far as it did a year ago.
Many Americans plan to use their tax refunds to build savings in 2023, survey says
Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.
Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.
Pothole problems: Rough roads are an expensive nuisance for Chicagoans
Chicago has received more than 22,000 service requests for pothole repairs through the 311 system so far this year.
Chicago has received more than 22,000 service requests for pothole repairs through the 311 system so far this year.