IRS ends COVID-19 tax credits: Here's what you need to know before filing in 2023

Among the several pandemic tax credits returning to 2019 levels is the Child Tax Credit. Filers will get $1,600 less in credit for 2022 for each qualifying child under age 17.

ComEd seeks record-high $1.5 billion rate hike over next four years

Chicago-area households could see their electric bills bump up by $6.72 per month next year  — and that would only be the first of three straight annual hikes under a record-high $1.5 billion rate increase request filed by ComEd on Tuesday.

Winning Mega Millions ticket sold for huge jackpot, $1M ticket sold in Illinois
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After 26 drawings someone finally won the $1.35 billion jackpot Friday night. The winning ticket was sold in main. Many other matched five numbers to claim a $1 million prize, including a player in Illinois.

The 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won

Friday night's $1.35 billion jackpot was the second largest in Mega Millions history and the fourth time the game has had a billion-dollar win. Here is a look at the largest winners ever.

Winning Mega Millions ticket for $1.35 billion jackpot sold in Maine

Maine scored its first Mega Millions jackpot — and someone beat the ill fortune of Friday the 13th — when a ticket purchased in the state matched the winning numbers for the lottery’s estimated $1.35 billion grand prize.

Here's when you can start filing your 2022 tax return

Tax filing begins on Jan. 23, and the deadline to submit last year's tax returns, file extensions, and pay money owed falls on April 18.

Tips for buying a car without breaking the bank
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Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, walks us through the car-buying process in 2023 and common pitfalls to avoid.

Biden proposes new student loan repayment plan: Here’s how much borrowers will save

The Department of Education's new student loan repayment plan would offer $0 monthly payments for any individual borrower who makes less than roughly $30,600 annually and any borrower in a family of four who makes less than about $62,400.

How to go about building wealth in 2023
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Personal finance expert Rachel Cruze dishes out tips on how you can start accumulating wealth in the New Year.

Secure 2.0 Act helps savers nearing retirement boost catch-up contributions

The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 – a follow-up to the 2019 Secure Act – allows for an increase in "catch-up" contributions for people nearing retirement.

When is the next Mega Millions drawing? No numbers matched on Tuesday

Tuesday's Mega Millons drawing once again did not match any tickets sold. Here's when the next drawing is and how much you could win.