Nearly half of workers don't have a 401(k): Here's how you can start saving

Nearly half of private sector workers don’t have access to a 401(k) at work, but you can open an IRA and take other steps to save for retirement.

Mega Millions climbs to $640 million after no Tuesday winner

There were some second-prize winners on Tuesday night, officials said. Here were the numbers drawn and details about the next big jackpot drawing.

Man wins $1M lottery prize while getting gas for wife

Christian Kalil of Massachusetts chose the annuity option and will receive 20 annual payments of $50,000 before taxes.

Holiday sales increase 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation

U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.

Secure 2.0: How the new spending bill could affect your retirement

The retirement savings measure labeled Secure 2.0 would reset how people enroll in retirement plans. Here's how it works.

2 Illinois lottery tickets worth almost $2 million sold right before Christmas

The Lottery said a Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $900,000 was sold at PK Pantry, 19771 South Torrence Avenue, Lynwood. The winning numbers in that December 22 midday drawing were 3-5-6-15-29.

Where to get a $40K personal loan

A $40,000 personal loan can be used for a variety of expenses, but remember that your credit history and other factors will impact your overall loan costs.

Here's how much pay Americans say they'd need to start a new job

A recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals most people will hop to a new job for a starting salary a little over $73,000 a year.

Senate passes $1.7T spending bill to fund government, aid Ukraine

The Senate has passed a $1.7 trillion bill to finance federal agencies through September, aid Ukraine and provide assistance to communities recovering from hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters.

Home price increases slow down, may continue to weaken: Case-Shiller

Home prices increased by 10.6% annually in September, down from 12.9% annually in August, Case-Shiller's National Home Price NSA index said.

Ancient Greek coins intercepted in Chicago returned to Greece
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Over the past 15 years, more than 20,000 artifacts have been seized in the United States and repatriated back to countries worldwide. One of those exchanges happened right here in Chicago.