Amazon settlement expands, which could mean more money for you
The Federal Trade Commission said that Amazon will expand payments to eligible customers as part of last year's $2.5 billion settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
The Federal Trade Commission said that Amazon will expand payments to eligible customers as part of last year's $2.5 billion settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
Gas prices are climbing again with no end in sight, experts say: Here's why
Gas prices shot up 25 cents a gallon overnight in some parts of the U.S. this week, and experts say they could go up even more in coming weeks.
Gas prices shot up 25 cents a gallon overnight in some parts of the U.S. this week, and experts say they could go up even more in coming weeks.
Americans' average household incomes are higher than ever, Census data shows
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
What the latest Fed rate hike means for Chicago small businesses: Expert breakdown
Jay Aldebert from International Services breaks down how local business owners can navigate credit line changes, manage cash flow, and adjust expansion plans amidst inflation and tariffs.
Jay Aldebert from International Services breaks down how local business owners can navigate credit line changes, manage cash flow, and adjust expansion plans amidst inflation and tariffs.
Illinois American Water customers fight proposed rate hike
Illinois American Water customers are challenging the company’s request for $129 million more as regulators consider how much bills could increase.
Illinois American Water customers are challenging the company’s request for $129 million more as regulators consider how much bills could increase.
These are the states with the most unclaimed tax refunds per 100,000 residents
Millions in potential tax refunds are going unclaimed across the U.S. See which states have the most money left on the table, according to new data.
Millions in potential tax refunds are going unclaimed across the U.S. See which states have the most money left on the table, according to new data.
FAA head says billions more needed to modernize air traffic control
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford is urging Congress to invest more money to cover the cost of the agency's effort to overhaul the nation's air traffic control network.
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford is urging Congress to invest more money to cover the cost of the agency's effort to overhaul the nation's air traffic control network.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates: Here's what it means for you
Chief Investment Officer at Kingsview Asset Management Scott Martin joins us to explain what the federal interest rate hike means for you.
Chief Investment Officer at Kingsview Asset Management Scott Martin joins us to explain what the federal interest rate hike means for you.
The purchases Americans regret most, according to a new survey
NerdWallet expert Kimberly Palmer explains common financial regrets, debt mistakes and ways to build healthier money habits.
NerdWallet expert Kimberly Palmer explains common financial regrets, debt mistakes and ways to build healthier money habits.
What higher interest rates mean for consumers and prices
Economist Bree-Yon Williams explains how a Federal Reserve rate hike could affect inflation, fuel costs, borrowing and household budgets.
Economist Bree-Yon Williams explains how a Federal Reserve rate hike could affect inflation, fuel costs, borrowing and household budgets.
House votes to end penny production permanently: What to know
The House has advanced legislation that would formally end penny production. Here's what to know.
The House has advanced legislation that would formally end penny production. Here's what to know.
Chicago rent growth may be slowing — what tenants need to know
Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog explains Chicago’s rental market, including average prices, supply, negotiating rent and finding move-in deals.
Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog explains Chicago’s rental market, including average prices, supply, negotiating rent and finding move-in deals.
Federal budget deficit hits $2T in first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, CBO reports
The federal government's annual budget deficit reached $2 trillion after the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported.
The federal government's annual budget deficit reached $2 trillion after the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported.
Social Security COLA 2027 estimate predicts a benefits increase: What to know
Social Security recipients are projected to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, according to an early AARP prediction.
Social Security recipients are projected to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, according to an early AARP prediction.
Trump gave White House aides tens of thousands in cash gifts
Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.
Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.
US bans Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports amid trade war
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.
Labor Day gas prices hit record high as diesel surging costs hit drivers
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
NIPSCO customers may be owed refunds after gas overcharges
The Citizens Action Coalition is calling for refunds after an investigation found some NIPSCO customers may have been double-charged for gas usage.
The Citizens Action Coalition is calling for refunds after an investigation found some NIPSCO customers may have been double-charged for gas usage.
How record diesel prices could raise costs for consumers
A policy expert explains how fuel prices, trade tensions and oil reserves could affect transportation costs, everyday goods and prices at the pump.
A policy expert explains how fuel prices, trade tensions and oil reserves could affect transportation costs, everyday goods and prices at the pump.
National average price for diesel reaches all-time high at $5.85 a gallon
The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.
The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.