Tips on how to avoid debt
How can you deal with the high cost of living and still get ahead? Anthony O'Neal breaks it down.
How can you deal with the high cost of living and still get ahead? Anthony O'Neal breaks it down.
Millennials, Gen Z going into debt from dating: survey
Survey respondents said, on average, they spend just over $90 for a night out, with men spending a bit more than women.
Survey respondents said, on average, they spend just over $90 for a night out, with men spending a bit more than women.
Survey: 1 in 5 young people going into debt from dating
College debt isn't the only thing hitting Millennials and Gen Z in the wallet these days.
College debt isn't the only thing hitting Millennials and Gen Z in the wallet these days.
22% of millennials have gone into debt from dating amid inflation, survey finds
Credit card debt was the most common form in the survey, while a small number had even relied on loans to cover their dating expenses.
Credit card debt was the most common form in the survey, while a small number had even relied on loans to cover their dating expenses.
Supreme Court to hear case that could raise price of bacon, other pork products
The case involves California's Prop 12, which says that pork sold in the state needs to come from pigs whose mothers were raised with at least 24 square feet of space.
The case involves California's Prop 12, which says that pork sold in the state needs to come from pigs whose mothers were raised with at least 24 square feet of space.
PayPal calls news 'misinformation' policy a mistake
PayPal is explaining what happened...
PayPal is explaining what happened...
Illinois household incomes decreasing, according to Census Bureau
Many Illinois household incomes have fallen over the past two years.
Many Illinois household incomes have fallen over the past two years.
Illinois household incomes decreasing, report says
Many Illinois household incomes have fallen over the past two years.
Many Illinois household incomes have fallen over the past two years.
PayPal backtracking after planning to fine customers $2,500 for 'misinformation'
PayPal is pulling plans to fine customers.
PayPal is pulling plans to fine customers.
PayPal backtracking after planning to fine customers $2,500 for 'misinformation'
PayPal is pulling plans to fine customers --- for now.
PayPal is pulling plans to fine customers --- for now.
Biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades expected this week
Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.
Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $445M ahead of Tuesday’s drawing
If the jackpot is won, lottery officials said it would be the 12th largest jackpot in the game’s 20-year history.
If the jackpot is won, lottery officials said it would be the 12th largest jackpot in the game’s 20-year history.
Chicago city clerk, treasurer defend 20.5% pay hikes
Risking a preelection backlash, City Clerk Anna Valencia and City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin said Friday they will accept the 20.5% pay raises ? to $161,016 ? that Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s 2023 budget includes for the city clerk and city treasurer.
Risking a preelection backlash, City Clerk Anna Valencia and City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin said Friday they will accept the 20.5% pay raises ? to $161,016 ? that Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s 2023 budget includes for the city clerk and city treasurer.
Cook County 2023 budget reveals no tax, fee increases for seventh year in a row
The budget unveiling comes the same day that the application period opens for the county's Guaranteed Income Pilot.
The budget unveiling comes the same day that the application period opens for the county's Guaranteed Income Pilot.
Cook County 2023 budget reveals no tax, fee increases
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled her $8.7 billion budget for 2023 Thursday.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled her $8.7 billion budget for 2023 Thursday.
Cook County residents can now apply for $500 a month via guaranteed income program
The guaranteed income pilot program will send $500 to more than 3,200 Cook County residents each month for the next two years.
The guaranteed income pilot program will send $500 to more than 3,200 Cook County residents each month for the next two years.
Gas prices expected to increase after OPEC slashes oil production by 2M barrels a day
The average gas price in Illinois is $4.32, while Chicago drivers are paying roughly $4.87.
The average gas price in Illinois is $4.32, while Chicago drivers are paying roughly $4.87.
Parents can still claim their expanded child tax credit by Nov. 15, 2022 — here's how
Qualifying families who didn’t file a 2021 tax return still have until mid-November 2022 to claim their remaining Child Tax Credit funds and can use this simple tool.
Qualifying families who didn’t file a 2021 tax return still have until mid-November 2022 to claim their remaining Child Tax Credit funds and can use this simple tool.
Requested a late-filing tax extension? The deadline is looming closer
The IRS is urging Americans who received a late-filing extension to submit their 2021 tax returns before the Oct. 17 deadline.
The IRS is urging Americans who received a late-filing extension to submit their 2021 tax returns before the Oct. 17 deadline.
Illinois state treasurer highlights potential employees for businesses looking to hire
Treasurer Michael Frerichs says a state program called ABLE allows disabled people to bring in income without worrying about losing their federal benefits.
Treasurer Michael Frerichs says a state program called ABLE allows disabled people to bring in income without worrying about losing their federal benefits.