Trump launches meme coin ahead of inauguration
$TRUMP coins, a new Trump-backed cryptocurrency token, show an image of Trump following his assassination attempt.
Cash App parent company to pay up to $120 million to fraud victims, feds say
The parent company of Cash App has been ordered to pay up to $120 million to fraud victims, in addition to a $55 million penalty. Here's what to know.
Capital One outage disrupts account access nationwide
Frustrated Capital One customers flooded social media Thursday morning with complaints about account access issues.
Chicago sanitation company ordered to pay $60K in back wages, damages for overtime violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $60,084 in back wages, damages and interest for 10 workers who were shortchanged by Green Maintenance Services Inc., a sanitation company based in Chicago.
Illinois residents received nearly $299M in unclaimed funds last year: state treasurer
The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is encouraging residents to visit its I-Cash website at least twice a year to see if they have unclaimed property waiting for them.
Trump proposes 'External Revenue Service' to collect tariffs
The president-elect announced the proposed agency on his social media platform writing that the U.S. “will begin charging those that make money off of us with Trade, and they will start paying."
Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here's how to check.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
Biden cancels student loans for another 150,000 people: See who benefits
President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for over 5 million borrowers, which is more than any other president in the nation’s history.
IRS stimulus check eligibility: What it is and who qualifies
About 1 million people are eligible for an IRS stimulus check that dates back to 2021. Here’s what to know.
Some Illinois taxpayers will be able to file 2024 taxes for free with IRS program
Nearly 2 million Illinois residents will be able to file their 2024 federal tax returns for free using a new program.
US economy added 256K jobs in December, well above expectations
The unemployment rate came in at 4.1%, slightly lower than economists' expectations.
Getting groceries is about to get a whole lot easier
A new feature will make purchasing your every day items more convenient, and here's how it works.
These will be the hottest housing markets of 2025, according to Zillow
With steep competition to find a home in the new year, these cities offer affordable options for buyers in the housing market.
These were the most expensive homes sold in 2024, according to Redfin
The U.S. real estate market has another year in the books after 2024 came to a close, and Redfin identified homes that had the heftiest sale prices last year.
2024 tax season: When to file, 1099-K reporting other things to know
Here are key dates and important things to know about this year’s tax filing season.