How to moneymaxx your budget and break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle
Personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal joins Good Day Chicago to break down the "moneymaxxing" trend, sharing practical strategies for zero-based budgeting, high-yield savings, and trimming hidden costs—even on a tight budget.
Personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal joins Good Day Chicago to break down the "moneymaxxing" trend, sharing practical strategies for zero-based budgeting, high-yield savings, and trimming hidden costs—even on a tight budget.
Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
Trump: 'We should have the lowest interest rates anywhere in the world'
Speaking about an agreement with nearly a dozen drugmakers to lower prices for prescription medicine in the U.S., President Donald Trump said Monday interest rates are too high, and America should have the lowest interest rates of anywhere in the world.
Speaking about an agreement with nearly a dozen drugmakers to lower prices for prescription medicine in the U.S., President Donald Trump said Monday interest rates are too high, and America should have the lowest interest rates of anywhere in the world.
New study finds Chicago TIF investments favor downtown
UIC Great Cities Institute Director Teresa Córdova discusses a new study examining how Chicago has used TIF funding and whether the system can better support struggling neighborhoods.
UIC Great Cities Institute Director Teresa Córdova discusses a new study examining how Chicago has used TIF funding and whether the system can better support struggling neighborhoods.
SNAP junk-food bans begin Aug. 31 in South Carolina and Sept. 1 in North Dakota - See other states with bans
South Carolina and North Dakota are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.
South Carolina and North Dakota are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.
Google Assistant $68M settlement claim deadline is here: What to know
Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim.
Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim.
How to break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck
Personal finance expert Anthony O’Neal shares common money traps that can keep people living paycheck to paycheck and ways to build a stronger financial foundation.
Personal finance expert Anthony O’Neal shares common money traps that can keep people living paycheck to paycheck and ways to build a stronger financial foundation.
Social Security September payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security September payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security September payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
How to avoid a Social Security cut? Lawmakers float plans to protect benefits
Lawmakers are floating several plans to prevent a projected Social Security benefit cut beginning in 2032.
Lawmakers are floating several plans to prevent a projected Social Security benefit cut beginning in 2032.
Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.
Economists don't anticipate reopening US to Mexican cattle imports to lower rising beef prices
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store.
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store.
Cook County property tax bills going out after two-month delay
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas discusses rising property taxes, what homeowners can do if they cannot afford their bill and exemptions that could lower what they owe.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas discusses rising property taxes, what homeowners can do if they cannot afford their bill and exemptions that could lower what they owe.
Here's how much it costs to live comfortably in your state for 2026
A SmartAsset study found Americans need increasingly high incomes to live comfortably, with costs varying significantly by state and household size.
A SmartAsset study found Americans need increasingly high incomes to live comfortably, with costs varying significantly by state and household size.
Walmart says it will use billions in tariff refunds to keep prices low
Walmart said it received nearly $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and plans to use some of it to support lower prices for shoppers, while the refunds also provided a significant boost to quarterly operating income.
Walmart said it received nearly $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and plans to use some of it to support lower prices for shoppers, while the refunds also provided a significant boost to quarterly operating income.
Study reveals average lifetime tax costs by state: How much are you paying?
Americans pay a significant amount in taxes over their lifetimes, with the overall burden varying based on income, location and everyday expenses.
Americans pay a significant amount in taxes over their lifetimes, with the overall burden varying based on income, location and everyday expenses.
College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
US national debt surpasses record $40 trillion
The national debt for the United States has now surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history.
The national debt for the United States has now surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history.
US national debt surpasses record $40 trillion
The national debt for the United States has now surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history.
The national debt for the United States has now surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history.
Tolls are going up in Illinois after board approves hike
The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors voted unanimously Wednesday to approve toll increases for passenger and commercial vehicles beginning in the new year.
The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors voted unanimously Wednesday to approve toll increases for passenger and commercial vehicles beginning in the new year.
Illinois tolls will increase in January after board's 8-0 vote
Tolls are going up in Illinois. The Tollway Board voted 8-0 Wednesday to approve increases beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
Tolls are going up in Illinois. The Tollway Board voted 8-0 Wednesday to approve increases beginning Jan. 1, 2027.