Capital One outage disrupts account access nationwide
Frustrated Capital One customers flooded social media Thursday morning with complaints about account access issues.
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.
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.
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.
Illinois residents received nearly $299M in unclaimed funds last year
The Illinois State Treasurer?s Office is urging residents to check the I-Cash website regularly.
The Illinois State Treasurer?s Office is urging residents to check the I-Cash website regularly.
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."
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."
Tips for leveling up your finances this year
There's always an opportunity for you to level up, whether that's in your personal or financial life and with a new year just beginning, now is the perfect time to do it.
There's always an opportunity for you to level up, whether that's in your personal or financial life and with a new year just beginning, now is the perfect time to do it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nearly 2 million Illinois residents will be able to file their 2024 federal tax returns for free using a new program.
'Step Up for Kids' to raise money for children at Chicago hospital
Next month is your chance to do some good, one step at a time, at the 28th annual Aon "Step Up for Kids" event to raise money for patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Next month is your chance to do some good, one step at a time, at the 28th annual Aon "Step Up for Kids" event to raise money for patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.
US economy added 256K jobs in December, well above expectations
The unemployment rate came in at 4.1%, slightly lower than economists' expectations.
The unemployment rate came in at 4.1%, slightly lower than economists' expectations.
Red Line Extension Project gets $1.9B in federal grant money
More funding is on the way to help with the Red Line Extension Project.
More funding is on the way to help with the Red Line Extension Project.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here are key dates and important things to know about this year’s tax filing season.
Social Security Fairness Act signed: What to know
President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.
President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.
IRS increases 401(k), other 2025 retirement plan contribution limits
The IRS released its updated contribution limits and adjustments to eligibility thresholds for 401(k) plans, IRAs and other retirement plans to account for inflation.
The IRS released its updated contribution limits and adjustments to eligibility thresholds for 401(k) plans, IRAs and other retirement plans to account for inflation.
These states are boosting minimum wage in 2025—is yours on the list?
Starting January 1, 2025, nearly half of U.S. states will implement minimum wage increases, benefiting an estimated 9.2 million workers.
Starting January 1, 2025, nearly half of U.S. states will implement minimum wage increases, benefiting an estimated 9.2 million workers.