Financial expert: Never date a broke dude | ChicagoNOW
Want to save thousands of dollars without making major sacrifices? A few small shifts in your money habits, like tweaking how you pay off loans or waiting before splurging, could add up to big savings over time. Financial expert Pattie Ehsaei breaks down some simple strategies that help you keep more of your money without overhauling your lifestyle.
GENIUS Act: Trump signs stablecoin bill into law
President Trump signed the GENIUS Act on stablecoins into law, a major milestone for the crypto industry.
UPS delivery drivers offered buyouts amid 'unique circumstances'
UPS is offering a voluntary separation package to full-time U.S. drivers amid a major network reconfiguration.
How much you need to earn to afford an apartment in your state
A new report reveals the hourly wage a full-time worker must earn to afford a modest apartment in each U.S. state, and the numbers are far out of reach for many.
How to cut costs and save big on your wedding | ChicagoNOW
It's summer, and for a lot of people, that means wedding season. Planning a wedding can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming to stay true to your budget. Wedding planner Jordana Jaffe gives us all the tips and tricks to plan an unforgettable wedding while still having enough funds for the honeymoon.
There's a new second-richest person in the world
Larry Ellison, co-founder and chief technology officer for Oracle, is now the second-richest person on Earth.
These states have the most people in financial distress, study finds
Red states had more residents that were in financial distress compared to residents in blue states.
June CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month
Inflation in the U.S. rose last month to its highest level since February, reversing several months of cooling prices. Here's a look at what prices changed the most.
Vacation renters throw out $2 billion worth of food each year
A new study finds that travelers staying in short-term rentals like Airbnb leave behind billions of dollars in uneaten groceries and takeout each year: "Basically an additional lodging tax."
Chicago taxpayers may be on the hook for added police, firefighter pension costs
Chicago taxpayers might be on the hook for billions more in new costs thanks to a bill that quietly passed in Springfield.
How much money it takes to be wealthy in 2025, according to annual survey
Americans in a recent survey believe they can achieve financial success, but admit they would have to make significant lifestyle changes.
How a weaker dollar will impact US vacationers
The dollar's 10% decline against foreign currencies in 2025 will stretch American travelers' budgets despite cheaper airfare.
States with highest and lowest property tax burden
The median property tax bill grew 2.8% to $3,500 in 2024.