Illinoisans pay 39% more taxes than the average American, study finds
Your wallet already knows this, but new research proves Illinois has the highest tax rates in the country.
Your wallet already knows this, but new research proves Illinois has the highest tax rates in the country.
Buy now, pay later schemes rife with pitfalls for unsuspecting consumers
Personal finance expert George Kamel talks about the pitfalls of "buy now, pay later" schemes and how they could damage credit scores of unsuspecting customers.
Personal finance expert George Kamel talks about the pitfalls of "buy now, pay later" schemes and how they could damage credit scores of unsuspecting customers.
Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Chicago student accepted into 12 universities earns $1M in scholarships
A Chicago student hit the lottery in scholarships.
A Chicago student hit the lottery in scholarships.
Tips for saving money on groceries
Registered dietitian Maggie Michalczyk dishes out a few easy ways to save money while grocery shopping.
Registered dietitian Maggie Michalczyk dishes out a few easy ways to save money while grocery shopping.
How is your money affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
Bill Bloom from Bloom Financial breaks down how Russia's invasion of Ukraine could impact the day-to-day finances of Americans.
Bill Bloom from Bloom Financial breaks down how Russia's invasion of Ukraine could impact the day-to-day finances of Americans.
Burr Ridge man pleads guilty to PPE fraud
A Burr Ridge businessman pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge for swindling $2.5 million from a hospital that paid him for personal protective equipment during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Burr Ridge businessman pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge for swindling $2.5 million from a hospital that paid him for personal protective equipment during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.
MLB negotiations recessed, will resume Monday as deadline looms
The sides held a series of short and more frequent meetings that stretched into Sunday night before saying they would resume in the morning.
The sides held a series of short and more frequent meetings that stretched into Sunday night before saying they would resume in the morning.
Chicago's guaranteed income pilot program will pick 5,000 people to receive $500 monthly checks
With demand for the $500 monthly payments expected to outstrip the $31.5 million in available cash, Chicago will hold a lottery to pick 5,000 participants in what Mayor Lori Lightfoot has touted as the nation’s largest universal basic income program.
With demand for the $500 monthly payments expected to outstrip the $31.5 million in available cash, Chicago will hold a lottery to pick 5,000 participants in what Mayor Lori Lightfoot has touted as the nation’s largest universal basic income program.
Pritzker announces homeowner relief for those impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
The Illinois governor's office announced a new housing relief program Wednesday afternoon, where eligible homeowners could receive up to $30,000.
The Illinois governor's office announced a new housing relief program Wednesday afternoon, where eligible homeowners could receive up to $30,000.
Financial infidelity becoming a concerning trend among couples
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News and World Report talks about what financial infidelity is and why an increasing number of couples are guilty of financially cheating on their partners.
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News and World Report talks about what financial infidelity is and why an increasing number of couples are guilty of financially cheating on their partners.
Social Security retirement age stops changing in 2022: What to know
The new full retirement age is 67 for anyone born after 1960.
The new full retirement age is 67 for anyone born after 1960.
Rents reach 'insane' levels across the country with no end in sight
From December 2020 to December 2021, the median rent in Tampa spiked more than 25%. Meanwhile, Miami became the least affordable housing market in the country with a whopping 49.8% increase.
From December 2020 to December 2021, the median rent in Tampa spiked more than 25%. Meanwhile, Miami became the least affordable housing market in the country with a whopping 49.8% increase.
Tax season is upon us: Here's what you need to know
Emma Kerr from US News and World Report breaks down what's different about filing your taxes this year and the importance of submitting them as soon as possible.
Emma Kerr from US News and World Report breaks down what's different about filing your taxes this year and the importance of submitting them as soon as possible.
Chicago nonprofit Ladder Up offering free tax prep services
Phyllis Cavallone-Jurek, executive director of Ladder Up, talks about what they're doing to help Chicagoans file their taxes this year and details more services that they offer.
Phyllis Cavallone-Jurek, executive director of Ladder Up, talks about what they're doing to help Chicagoans file their taxes this year and details more services that they offer.
How to talk about pandemic-fueled money issues with your partner
Personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal dishes out tips for talking with your partner about pandemic-induced money woes.
Personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal dishes out tips for talking with your partner about pandemic-induced money woes.
Biden moves to split $7 billion in frozen Afghan funds for 9/11 victims
President Joe Biden is expected to move some $7 billion of the Afghan central bank’s assets frozen in the American funding system to fund humanitarian relief in Afghanistan and compensate victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
President Joe Biden is expected to move some $7 billion of the Afghan central bank’s assets frozen in the American funding system to fund humanitarian relief in Afghanistan and compensate victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 7.5% in past year, a 40-year high
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
Child tax credit: How to receive up to $3,600 per child, who’s eligible for it
Millions of Americans who've never filed a tax return will need to do so this year to claim what's coming to them under the enhanced child tax credit.
Millions of Americans who've never filed a tax return will need to do so this year to claim what's coming to them under the enhanced child tax credit.
Child Tax Credit: White House urges parents to file taxes to get 2nd half of payments
Eligible U.S. families are urged to file their tax returns in 2022 so they can receive the second half of payments from the expanded child tax credit.
Eligible U.S. families are urged to file their tax returns in 2022 so they can receive the second half of payments from the expanded child tax credit.