Costco answers whether it is raising membership fee: 'Question of when, not if'
Currently, the Annual Costco Gold Star membership costs $60, and Executive membership is $120 per year.
Currently, the Annual Costco Gold Star membership costs $60, and Executive membership is $120 per year.
Car debt piles up as more Americans struggle to make payments
Car repossessions are growing as Americans are still struggling with higher car prices and inflation.
Car repossessions are growing as Americans are still struggling with higher car prices and inflation.
Biden 'not confident' his student debt relief plan will be upheld
President Joe Biden may be bracing for a big loss before the Supreme Court. He says he is not confident that his student debt relief plan will be upheld.
President Joe Biden may be bracing for a big loss before the Supreme Court. He says he is not confident that his student debt relief plan will be upheld.
Biden's student loan forgiveness aside, Fresh Start gives borrowers in default a clean slate
Despite the uncertainty over where the U.S. Supreme Court will land on the student loan forgiveness plan, $34 billion of defaulted loans have already been marked as current under the Biden administration's Fresh Start program.
Despite the uncertainty over where the U.S. Supreme Court will land on the student loan forgiveness plan, $34 billion of defaulted loans have already been marked as current under the Biden administration's Fresh Start program.
New Cook County program helps veterans with home repair work
A new program in Cook County is looking to help veterans keep up with repair work to their homes.
A new program in Cook County is looking to help veterans keep up with repair work to their homes.
'Real leader': Biden nominates Julie Su as next US labor secretary
Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.
Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.
Supreme Court weighs Biden student loan plan
The White House is presenting its case to the Supreme Court on why it should allow billions of dollars worth of student debt to be forgiven for good.
The White House is presenting its case to the Supreme Court on why it should allow billions of dollars worth of student debt to be forgiven for good.
Supreme Court hears arguments about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
Young people are getting bad financial tips on TikTok
Social media may be leading young people astray when it comes to financial literacy. CEO of Everfi Ray Martinez says some influencers are giving bad advice on money management to impressionable users.
Social media may be leading young people astray when it comes to financial literacy. CEO of Everfi Ray Martinez says some influencers are giving bad advice on money management to impressionable users.
These are the best apps to help save you money
Money saving expert Andrea Woroch breaks down how you can start saving more money by using apps on your phone.
Money saving expert Andrea Woroch breaks down how you can start saving more money by using apps on your phone.
State Farm to raise rates for Illinois drivers next month
State Farm is reportedly raising rates for drivers by 6.5 percent.
State Farm is reportedly raising rates for drivers by 6.5 percent.
Report highlights mental toll on Chicago residents who applied for guaranteed income program
A third of applicants for a Chicago program that would guarantee them a small level of cash assistance for a year reported struggling with their mental health, according to a new study.
A third of applicants for a Chicago program that would guarantee them a small level of cash assistance for a year reported struggling with their mental health, according to a new study.
Park Forest businessman sentenced to 4 years for committing COVID-19 relief fraud while on home confinement
A Park Forest businessman was sentenced to four years in federal prison for committing COVID-19 relief fraud while on home confinement for other financial crimes.
A Park Forest businessman was sentenced to four years in federal prison for committing COVID-19 relief fraud while on home confinement for other financial crimes.
Lawmaker proposes 'Yankee tax' as northerners flock to this state in droves
If passed by state referendum, new residents moving from out-of-state would be required to pay up to $500.
If passed by state referendum, new residents moving from out-of-state would be required to pay up to $500.
Student loan forgiveness plan to go before Supreme Court: The arguments explained
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
Mortgage rates keep rising but buyers can still find value in shopping: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.50% for the week ending Feb. 23, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.50% for the week ending Feb. 23, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
How to manage and maintain a rainy day fund
Financial professor Dan Roccato dishes out tips for building and maintaining a rainy day fund in case of emergencies.
Financial professor Dan Roccato dishes out tips for building and maintaining a rainy day fund in case of emergencies.
Illinois proposal would cut tax rates on low-income single filers
Two years ago, Gov. J.B. Pritzker tried introducing a similar plan called the 'Fair Tax' but Illinois voters rejected it.
Two years ago, Gov. J.B. Pritzker tried introducing a similar plan called the 'Fair Tax' but Illinois voters rejected it.
Illinois proposal would cut tax rates on low-income single filers
Under the legislation, tax rates on low-income single filers would be cut to as low as 4 percent.
Under the legislation, tax rates on low-income single filers would be cut to as low as 4 percent.
Chicago suburb may not be giving residents $150 rebate checks after all
Local governments have been looking for ways to help families as inflation continues to cripple household budgets.
Local governments have been looking for ways to help families as inflation continues to cripple household budgets.