More couples are asking wedding guests to help buy a home, experts say

The wedding experts at Zola.com (http://zola.com/) said they’ve seen the number of couples asking for housing-related funds double since 2019.

The Great Resignation: How much does it cost to quit your job?

Quitting your job without a new one lined up is a daunting task, and will cost each person differently. Here are some tips for figuring out your number.

Middle class hit disproportionately hard by rising inflation
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Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, dishes out tips for people in the middle class looking to combat the impact of increasing inflation.

State treasurer candidate calls out Democrats for late tax bills
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A candidate for state treasurer is blaming a delay in Cook County property tax bills on an alleged plan to hide tax increases, until after the election.

Pritzker announces $450M payment toward unemployment insurance loan
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Employment Security will make a payment of $450 million towards the remaining $1.8 billion borrowed under the Title XII of the Social Security Act.

CBO: Biden's student loan cancellation plan to cost $400B

The Biden administration previously estimated the plan would cost about $24 billion a year over the next 10 years.

Butter shortage drives up prices ahead of holiday baking season

The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.

CTA hiring more bus operators, mechanics
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The CTA is looking to hire more bus operators and mechanics, and a job fair will be held next week!