Bronzeville business owners host holiday parade to promote 'Small Business Saturday'
Early numbers from this year's Black Friday show sales are on track to break records. A new "Mastercard Spending Pulse Report" found that by noon Friday, shoppers had already spent about $5.8 billion, up 7% percent compared to the same time in 2020.
Early numbers from this year's Black Friday show sales are on track to break records. A new "Mastercard Spending Pulse Report" found that by noon Friday, shoppers had already spent about $5.8 billion, up 7% percent compared to the same time in 2020.
Postal workers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts
Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush.
Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush.
Need cash for holiday shopping? Here are 3 ways to borrow strategically
If you need to borrow money for the holidays, read this guide to learn more about your loan options.
If you need to borrow money for the holidays, read this guide to learn more about your loan options.
Dollar Tree doubles down on pricing items over $1
Dollar Tree will charge $1.25 for the majority of its products across all of its locations nationwide by the end of April.
Dollar Tree will charge $1.25 for the majority of its products across all of its locations nationwide by the end of April.
Joliet financial advisor indicted on federal charges of swindling clients out of $778,000
Ronald Molo allegedly used that money to buy a Cadillac XT5 and GMC Yukon; pay the mortgage for himself and relatives; pay for home remodeling; buy lottery tickets; go shopping; travel; and to pay family members.
Ronald Molo allegedly used that money to buy a Cadillac XT5 and GMC Yukon; pay the mortgage for himself and relatives; pay for home remodeling; buy lottery tickets; go shopping; travel; and to pay family members.
College costs have risen at nearly 5x the rate of inflation, report finds
The average cost of tuition, fees and other expenses at higher education institutions are rising at a much faster rate than inflation, according to a recent study.
The average cost of tuition, fees and other expenses at higher education institutions are rising at a much faster rate than inflation, according to a recent study.
Student loan payments restart in February, but survey finds 89% of borrowers aren't ready
About 9 in 10 fully employed borrowers said they are not financially secure enough to resume federal student loan payments in February 2022, according to a new survey.
About 9 in 10 fully employed borrowers said they are not financially secure enough to resume federal student loan payments in February 2022, according to a new survey.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos gives $100 million to Barack Obama Foundation
As part of the gift, the foundation said Bezos has asked for the plaza at the Obama Presidential Center, under construction in Chicago's South Side, to be named after the late civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis.
As part of the gift, the foundation said Bezos has asked for the plaza at the Obama Presidential Center, under construction in Chicago's South Side, to be named after the late civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis.
Chicago offering a free town hall Monday for renters who are facing eviction and need help
Chicago has offered money, free mediation and free legal services to renters over the course of the pandemic. The state's eviction moratorium has ended, but help is still available.
Chicago has offered money, free mediation and free legal services to renters over the course of the pandemic. The state's eviction moratorium has ended, but help is still available.
How much will it cost you to travel Thanksgiving week?
If you're planning on traveling for Thanksgiving this week, how much more are you going to be spending for airfare, car rental, or a bus or train service?
If you're planning on traveling for Thanksgiving this week, how much more are you going to be spending for airfare, car rental, or a bus or train service?
Build Back Better expands EV tax credit with $12.5K incentive on American-made electric cars
The Biden administration's trillion-dollar spending plan offers enhanced incentives for EV buyers who purchase a car through a domestic automaker.
The Biden administration's trillion-dollar spending plan offers enhanced incentives for EV buyers who purchase a car through a domestic automaker.
The risks of using buy now, pay later to finance holiday shopping on Black Friday
Buy now, pay later apps let you break up larger purchases into a short-term repayment schedule. But there are a few things you should know before you use them to finance holiday shopping.
Buy now, pay later apps let you break up larger purchases into a short-term repayment schedule. But there are a few things you should know before you use them to finance holiday shopping.
MLB labor dispute: Baseball appears headed for first work stoppage in decades
The 1994-95 players strike halted MLB’s season long before many current Major League Baseball players were born. But the current generation of baseball players could be mere weeks from experiencing a work stoppage firsthand.
The 1994-95 players strike halted MLB’s season long before many current Major League Baseball players were born. But the current generation of baseball players could be mere weeks from experiencing a work stoppage firsthand.
Drowning in debt: Chicago alderman wants federal funds to address water debt crisis
Tens of thousands of Chicagoans who mostly live in Black and Latino neighborhoods are in more than $421-million in debt from unpaid water bills, according to an investigative report by WBEZ.
Tens of thousands of Chicagoans who mostly live in Black and Latino neighborhoods are in more than $421-million in debt from unpaid water bills, according to an investigative report by WBEZ.
US unemployment claims drop seventh straight week to 268,000
U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before to a pandemic low of 268,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before to a pandemic low of 268,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Student loan borrowers begin to receive $2B worth of forgiveness under PSLF waiver
The Biden administration's temporary PSLF waiver will make it easier to have their federal student loans forgiven.
The Biden administration's temporary PSLF waiver will make it easier to have their federal student loans forgiven.
Social Security payment increases may be offset by these 5 expenses
Those receiving Social Security benefits could struggle to meet basic needs in the year ahead. Here are the top five expenses they could struggle with.
Those receiving Social Security benefits could struggle to meet basic needs in the year ahead. Here are the top five expenses they could struggle with.
Social Security benefits see highest boost in 40 years, but inflation is higher
Social Security benefits will increase at their highest rate in 40 years, but the latest inflation numbers are even higher. Next year's increase may not be enough for seniors living on Social Security income.
Social Security benefits will increase at their highest rate in 40 years, but the latest inflation numbers are even higher. Next year's increase may not be enough for seniors living on Social Security income.
Biden signs $1T infrastructure bill into law as Congress debates climate, social bill
The bill includes providing $110 billion to repair the nation’s aging highways, bridges and roads.
The bill includes providing $110 billion to repair the nation’s aging highways, bridges and roads.
Rising child care costs forced 38% of parents on take on side gigs, survey says: How you can afford expenses
Risings child care costs are forcing many parents to reconsider how to afford it. About 38% of parents even reported taking on a second job. Here's how to afford childcare expenses.
Risings child care costs are forcing many parents to reconsider how to afford it. About 38% of parents even reported taking on a second job. Here's how to afford childcare expenses.