Unemployment claims drop for the first time in a month
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates hold steady for 6th straight day | Jan. 26, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 26, 2022, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 26, 2022, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Cryptocurrency and taxes: IRS has watchful eye as trading increases, what to know
For this who traded cryptocurrency for the first time last year: take your tax prep seriously, professionals warn.
For this who traded cryptocurrency for the first time last year: take your tax prep seriously, professionals warn.
Expecting a 2022 tax refund? Tips for getting your money back faster
The 2022 tax season is officially underway, and the IRS has a few tips for Americans looking to get their tax refund as quickly as possible.
The 2022 tax season is officially underway, and the IRS has a few tips for Americans looking to get their tax refund as quickly as possible.
Plaid settlement: Venmo, Robinhood, other money app users may be eligible for payout
Plaid’s technology connects bank accounts to financial apps like Venmo — and users could be entitled to some money after a big class-action lawsuit was just settled.
Plaid’s technology connects bank accounts to financial apps like Venmo — and users could be entitled to some money after a big class-action lawsuit was just settled.
Many companies struggling to keep workers due to the 'Great Reshuffle'
Reisdorf said the top three things people are looking for right now include a better salary, better benefits and the ability to work remotely.
Reisdorf said the top three things people are looking for right now include a better salary, better benefits and the ability to work remotely.
Some South Loop residents pushing petition against possible casino in their neighborhood
Organizers are worried about an increase in crime, especially given the proximity of schools. They are also worried a casino would undermine locally-owned small businesses.
Organizers are worried about an increase in crime, especially given the proximity of schools. They are also worried a casino would undermine locally-owned small businesses.
Michigan woman collects $3M lottery prize after checking spam folder
Laura Spears, 55, said she saw the e-mail that she had won the prize while looking for a missing e-mail in her spam folder.
Laura Spears, 55, said she saw the e-mail that she had won the prize while looking for a missing e-mail in her spam folder.
IRS: Tax-filing season begins on Monday
Tax filing season begins Monday and the IRS is advising you to file as soon as possible.
Tax filing season begins Monday and the IRS is advising you to file as soon as possible.
Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Arlington Heights approves 'Alfresco tax'
Arlington Heights Alfresco will be returning at a cost to diners.
Arlington Heights Alfresco will be returning at a cost to diners.
Chicago Future Fund exploring how guaranteed basic income can benefit citizens returning from incarceration
Richard Wallace, founder of Equity and Transformation (EAT), talks about their mission and the impact of guaranteed income on formerly incarcerated people.
Richard Wallace, founder of Equity and Transformation (EAT), talks about their mission and the impact of guaranteed income on formerly incarcerated people.
Tips on increasing your credit score
When it comes to your credit report, do you need a credit card?
When it comes to your credit report, do you need a credit card?
Monthly child tax credit to stop this weekend: What families should know
Millions of families who received a monthly payment from the IRS through the expanded child tax credit are facing their first month since July without cash from the federal program, even as inflation soars to the highest level in a generation.
Millions of families who received a monthly payment from the IRS through the expanded child tax credit are facing their first month since July without cash from the federal program, even as inflation soars to the highest level in a generation.
Illinois lawmakers: Auto insurers owe drivers millions of dollars
Several state lawmakers and consumer advocates say Illinois drivers are owed millions of dollars.
Several state lawmakers and consumer advocates say Illinois drivers are owed millions of dollars.
US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
Inflation surges in December to highest rate since 1982
Prices paid by U.S. consumers jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982 and the latest evidence that rising costs for food, rent and other necessities are heightening the financial pressures on America's households.
Prices paid by U.S. consumers jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982 and the latest evidence that rising costs for food, rent and other necessities are heightening the financial pressures on America's households.
Kane County raises salaries for animal control workers
Kane County is trying to lure in more animal control workers.
Kane County is trying to lure in more animal control workers.
Kane County votes to raise salaries for animal control workers
Kane County is trying to lure in more animal control workers.?
Kane County is trying to lure in more animal control workers.?
Bank of America cuts overdraft fees
Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks.
Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks.