Finance expert shares money saving tricks that could save you thousands | ChicagoNOW
Finance expert Pattie Ehsaei shares simple steps to stay on top of your money without feeling overwhelmed. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Finance expert Pattie Ehsaei shares simple steps to stay on top of your money without feeling overwhelmed. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
What is an acceptable tip in 2025? Finance expert weighs in | ChicagoNOW
A recent study says Gen Z is tipping less, leaving the service industry frustrated. Finance expert Patti Ehsaei weighs in on what's considered an acceptable tip in 2025. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
A recent study says Gen Z is tipping less, leaving the service industry frustrated. Finance expert Patti Ehsaei weighs in on what's considered an acceptable tip in 2025. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Bartenders noticing lack of tips from Gen Z drinkers, they say
Some bartenders are saying the youngest drinkers are the ones tipping less frequently at bars and restaurants than others.
Some bartenders are saying the youngest drinkers are the ones tipping less frequently at bars and restaurants than others.
Debt and divorce: Credit card balances driving marital breakdowns, survey finds
A new Debt.com survey reveals that credit card debt is playing an increasingly destructive role in American marriages.
A new Debt.com survey reveals that credit card debt is playing an increasingly destructive role in American marriages.
Social Security COLA announcement for 2026 may be delayed due to government shutdown
Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of the shutdown.
Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of the shutdown.
$1 Trump coin could be minted next year for America's 250th birthday
The draft design of the coin features Trump’s profile on one side of the coin.
The draft design of the coin features Trump’s profile on one side of the coin.
Financial expert explains how to protect your money during the government shutdown
With hundreds of thousands of workers furloughed and key services halted, Phillip Shaw from Goldstone Financial Group breaks down the potential impacts on Social Security, travel, and the economy while offering tips to safeguard your finances
With hundreds of thousands of workers furloughed and key services halted, Phillip Shaw from Goldstone Financial Group breaks down the potential impacts on Social Security, travel, and the economy while offering tips to safeguard your finances
New $50.6B plan to repair Illinois infrastructure, more than 200 projects
Gov. JB Pritzker announced a massive $50.6 billion multi-year program to repair infrastructure across the state, including more than 200 projects.
Gov. JB Pritzker announced a massive $50.6 billion multi-year program to repair infrastructure across the state, including more than 200 projects.
Government shutdown continues as Democrats stand firm on health care spending
Several hours into the first federal government shutdown since 2019, the Senate tried again to vote on a spending plan, but Democrats remained firm against it arguing to restore healthcare spending.
Several hours into the first federal government shutdown since 2019, the Senate tried again to vote on a spending plan, but Democrats remained firm against it arguing to restore healthcare spending.
How the government shutdown will impact the economy
The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.
The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Government shutdown imminent after votes fail
The U.S. will face its first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years after Senate Democrats rejected a Republican-backed bill.
The U.S. will face its first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years after Senate Democrats rejected a Republican-backed bill.
Here's how Cook County homeowners can apply for $1,000 property tax relief
Have you seen higher property taxes in recent years? Cook County’s new program could give you a one-time payment of $1,000.
Have you seen higher property taxes in recent years? Cook County’s new program could give you a one-time payment of $1,000.
Cook County to provide $1,000 payments for homeowners
Cook County will soon be sending $1,000 payments to homeowners who have seen big increased in their property tax bills.
Cook County will soon be sending $1,000 payments to homeowners who have seen big increased in their property tax bills.
Amazon to pay $2.5B in FTC Prime case | We talk to the lead attorney
Most of us have Amazon Prime, but did you know the company just agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a Federal Trade Commission claim? The FTC alleges Amazon tricked tens of millions of Americans into enrolling in Prime and then made it confusing and difficult to cancel. We?re joined by Jonathan Cohen, lead Federal Trade Commission attorney, to explain.
Most of us have Amazon Prime, but did you know the company just agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a Federal Trade Commission claim? The FTC alleges Amazon tricked tens of millions of Americans into enrolling in Prime and then made it confusing and difficult to cancel. We?re joined by Jonathan Cohen, lead Federal Trade Commission attorney, to explain.
Why your money doesn?t go as far | Inflation explained with Bankrate
Groceries. Gas. Everyday bills. It feels like your money just doesn?t stretch the way it used to ? and you?re not alone. We sit down with Stephen Kates, financial analyst at Bankrate, to break down the latest on inflation.
Groceries. Gas. Everyday bills. It feels like your money just doesn?t stretch the way it used to ? and you?re not alone. We sit down with Stephen Kates, financial analyst at Bankrate, to break down the latest on inflation.
Poll: Streaming overtaking theaters for movie watching
U.S. moviegoers are opting to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading to a theater, according to a new poll.
U.S. moviegoers are opting to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading to a theater, according to a new poll.
Gen Z faces harsh financial reality as credit scores plunge to dangerous record lows across America
Experts warn that pandemic spending, student loan delinquencies and poor money habits have left young Americans vulnerable to a lifetime of higher costs and fewer choices.
Experts warn that pandemic spending, student loan delinquencies and poor money habits have left young Americans vulnerable to a lifetime of higher costs and fewer choices.
RadioShack, Pier 1 Imports owners accused of operating $112 million Ponzi scheme
The SEC accused Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez of misleading investors about the struggling retail brands' performance.
The SEC accused Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez of misleading investors about the struggling retail brands' performance.
Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.