You missed the tax deadline. Now what?
The tax deadline is a little over a week away, but if you miss it, don’t worry, the IRS has options to avoid paying fees and penalties.
The tax deadline is a little over a week away, but if you miss it, don’t worry, the IRS has options to avoid paying fees and penalties.
Mega Millions numbers selected for Friday’s $414M jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Friday night.
The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Friday night.
Illinois returned more than $22M in unclaimed property in March
The Illinois state treasurer wants to give your some cash.
The Illinois state treasurer wants to give your some cash.
Illinois on track to hit all-time high for hotel revenue as Pritzker announces new tourism grants
Gov. Prtizker unveiled more than $22 million in tourism grants for festivals and attractions statewide.
Gov. Prtizker unveiled more than $22 million in tourism grants for festivals and attractions statewide.
US adds 236,000 jobs in March despite Fed's rate hikes
The latest signs increasingly suggest that an economic slowdown may be upon us.
The latest signs increasingly suggest that an economic slowdown may be upon us.
Gov. Pritzker proposes investments for higher education in 2024 budget
The Illinois governor is working to make college more affordable. J.B. Pritzker is visiting colleges across the state to promote his 2024 budget which includes investments in high education.
The Illinois governor is working to make college more affordable. J.B. Pritzker is visiting colleges across the state to promote his 2024 budget which includes investments in high education.
Illinois residents, including Pritzker, make list of Forbes' 2023 billionaires
Altogether, the planet's billionaires are worth $12.2 trillion.
Altogether, the planet's billionaires are worth $12.2 trillion.
Illinois residents, including Pritzker, make Forbes' 2023 billionaire list
The numbers have been calculated and Forbes' 2023 billionaire list shows that many of them are now poorer than they were a year ago.
The numbers have been calculated and Forbes' 2023 billionaire list shows that many of them are now poorer than they were a year ago.
These states' student loan forgiveness plans would work even if Biden's fails
With the jury still out on Biden's student loan forgiveness, some states are stepping up their plans, a recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts said.
With the jury still out on Biden's student loan forgiveness, some states are stepping up their plans, a recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts said.
Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected
A recent government report suggests that Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees.
A recent government report suggests that Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees.
Cook County property taxes: Here's what you can do if you're late paying first installment
Cook County homeowners who cannot afford to pay their property taxes in full have this much extra time, but you have to pay some interest.
Cook County homeowners who cannot afford to pay their property taxes in full have this much extra time, but you have to pay some interest.
First installment of Cook County property taxes due April 3
An important reminder if you're a property owner in Cook County. The deadline to pay your first installment bill was on Monday, April 3.
An important reminder if you're a property owner in Cook County. The deadline to pay your first installment bill was on Monday, April 3.
First installment of Cook County property taxes are due today
The first installment of the Cook County property taxes is due Monday.
The first installment of the Cook County property taxes is due Monday.
Texas woman pays off $70K in debt in just two years by 'cash stuffing'
Jasmine Taylor of Amarillo, Texas, saved money by using the "cash stuffing" method — allowing her to pay off debt in just two years. Here's how she did it successfully.
Jasmine Taylor of Amarillo, Texas, saved money by using the "cash stuffing" method — allowing her to pay off debt in just two years. Here's how she did it successfully.
McDonald's temporarily shuts US offices, prepares layoff notices: report
McDonald's said in an internal email last week to U.S. employees and some international staff that they should work from home from Monday through Wednesday, so it can deliver staffing decisions virtually, the report said.
McDonald's said in an internal email last week to U.S. employees and some international staff that they should work from home from Monday through Wednesday, so it can deliver staffing decisions virtually, the report said.
When could Social Security run out of money? Fund faces insolvency earlier than expected
Social Security and Medicare face long-term shortfalls that could lead to smaller payments.
Social Security and Medicare face long-term shortfalls that could lead to smaller payments.
Apple Pay Later launches after a six-month delay
Apple announced the soft launch of its long-awaited buy now, pay later service option for Apple Wallet.
Apple announced the soft launch of its long-awaited buy now, pay later service option for Apple Wallet.
What factors can impact your credit score?
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato breaks down what goes into determining your credit score and how you can get on the right path of restoring your credit.
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato breaks down what goes into determining your credit score and how you can get on the right path of restoring your credit.
Last-minute tips for filing your taxes
Chad Elkins, CPA, dishes out last-minute advice for those filing their taxes this season.
Chad Elkins, CPA, dishes out last-minute advice for those filing their taxes this season.
Americans pulled nearly $100B out of bank accounts as SVB, Signature Bank collapsed
During the closures of SVB and Signature Bank, Americans withdrew almost $100 billion from their bank accounts, according to seasonally adjusted data from the Federal Reserve.
During the closures of SVB and Signature Bank, Americans withdrew almost $100 billion from their bank accounts, according to seasonally adjusted data from the Federal Reserve.