America 250: New dimes in 2026 will have commemorative design

America 250: New dimes in 2026 will have commemorative design

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, a new design theme will be printed on the 10-cent coin this year. The dimes will return to the President Roosevelt design in 2027.

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, a new design theme will be printed on the 10-cent coin this year. The dimes will return to the President Roosevelt design in 2027.

Treasury Department taking over student loans: What to know

Treasury Department taking over student loans: What to know

Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.

Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.

Gas prices skyrocket in US, up nearly $1 a gallon in past month

Gas prices skyrocket in US, up nearly $1 a gallon in past month

Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.

Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.

Record number of Americans dipping into retirement savings amid rising costs | ChicagoLIVE
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Record number of Americans dipping into retirement savings amid rising costs | ChicagoLIVE

With rising costs putting pressure on household budgets, a growing number of Americans are tapping into their retirement savings to cover everyday expenses. Rebecca Smith of Benemoney joined ChicagoLIVE to discuss the risks of early withdrawals, alternatives people can consider, and financial steps that may help avoid dipping into a 401(k) too soon.

With rising costs putting pressure on household budgets, a growing number of Americans are tapping into their retirement savings to cover everyday expenses. Rebecca Smith of Benemoney joined ChicagoLIVE to discuss the risks of early withdrawals, alternatives people can consider, and financial steps that may help avoid dipping into a 401(k) too soon.

What homebuyers need to know about HOA rules and fees before purchasing
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What homebuyers need to know about HOA rules and fees before purchasing

Real estate advisor Ashley Nicole Tarver explains the key questions buyers should ask about homeowners association rules, dues, and potential costs before choosing a home in an HOA community.

Real estate advisor Ashley Nicole Tarver explains the key questions buyers should ask about homeowners association rules, dues, and potential costs before choosing a home in an HOA community.

Here's how much tariffs are costing US families each month, according to Democrats

Here's how much tariffs are costing US families each month, according to Democrats

As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.

As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.

USPS honors lowrider culture with historic new stamp series

USPS honors lowrider culture with historic new stamp series

The stamps celebrate the artistic movement that began in 1940s Mexican American barrios, featuring a 1946 Chevy Fleetline, three Chevy Impalas, and a 1987 Oldsmobile.

The stamps celebrate the artistic movement that began in 1940s Mexican American barrios, featuring a 1946 Chevy Fleetline, three Chevy Impalas, and a 1987 Oldsmobile.

Rising fertilizer and diesel costs could make groceries more expensive
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Rising fertilizer and diesel costs could make groceries more expensive

Professor Nick Paulson from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explains how global conflicts are driving up farm input costs and what that could mean for corn, soybeans, pumpkins, and your grocery bill.

Professor Nick Paulson from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explains how global conflicts are driving up farm input costs and what that could mean for corn, soybeans, pumpkins, and your grocery bill.

The Tooth Fairy is paying out more than last year, survey finds

The Tooth Fairy is paying out more than last year, survey finds

A new poll reveals that the average value of a single lost tooth during the past year has increased. Here's how much it's worth.

A new poll reveals that the average value of a single lost tooth during the past year has increased. Here's how much it's worth.

Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds

Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds

As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.

As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.

There's billions of dollars in unclaimed money in the US - Check to see if you're owed money

There's billions of dollars in unclaimed money in the US - Check to see if you're owed money

According to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA), there are billions of dollars of unclaimed funds or property held by financial institutions, businesses, and state and federal government agencies. There are several ways to see if you may have unclaimed money or property.

According to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA), there are billions of dollars of unclaimed funds or property held by financial institutions, businesses, and state and federal government agencies. There are several ways to see if you may have unclaimed money or property.

Tax refund delays hit multiple states

Tax refund delays hit multiple states

Taxpayers in several states may face delays in receiving their tax refunds this filing season amid changes in tax policies as well as the processes for filing returns.

Taxpayers in several states may face delays in receiving their tax refunds this filing season amid changes in tax policies as well as the processes for filing returns.

1st week of Iran war cost US over $11 billion, Pentagon estimates

1st week of Iran war cost US over $11 billion, Pentagon estimates

The first week of the war in Iran has cost the United States over $11 billion, according to estimates provided by the Pentagon to Congress during a closed-door briefing on Tuesday.

The first week of the war in Iran has cost the United States over $11 billion, according to estimates provided by the Pentagon to Congress during a closed-door briefing on Tuesday.

Inflation projected to spike in coming months as energy costs soar

Inflation projected to spike in coming months as energy costs soar

Consumer prices were up 2.4% in February compared with a year ago. That number will be even higher this month if gas prices continue to spike.

Consumer prices were up 2.4% in February compared with a year ago. That number will be even higher this month if gas prices continue to spike.

Lobstergate: Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon faces backlash over $7 million lobster spree

Lobstergate: Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon faces backlash over $7 million lobster spree

From $15 million in ribeyes to $98,000 pianos, discover the most outrageous items in the Pentagon's $93 billion end-of-year spending spree under Pete Hegseth.

From $15 million in ribeyes to $98,000 pianos, discover the most outrageous items in the Pentagon's $93 billion end-of-year spending spree under Pete Hegseth.