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.
Chinese hackers breach US Treasury workstations: Key details to know
Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated the U.S. Treasury Department by exploiting a vulnerability in third-party software provider BeyondTrust, granting them remote access to several workstations and unclassified documents.
Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated the U.S. Treasury Department by exploiting a vulnerability in third-party software provider BeyondTrust, granting them remote access to several workstations and unclassified documents.
US egg production drops as prices continue to rise along with bird flu cases
Egg production in the U.S. dropped 4% in November as the price of eggs and cases of bird flu continue to rise across the country.
Egg production in the U.S. dropped 4% in November as the price of eggs and cases of bird flu continue to rise across the country.
Chinese-affiliated hacker breaks into Treasury Department system in 'major incident'
An actor affiliated with the Chinese government recently hacked the U.S. Treasury Department in a "major incident," officials announced on Monday.
An actor affiliated with the Chinese government recently hacked the U.S. Treasury Department in a "major incident," officials announced on Monday.
Expert shares how to not let your unused gift cards go to waste
If you received a gift card for the holidays, make sure it doesn't sit in a drawer for years and go unspent.
If you received a gift card for the holidays, make sure it doesn't sit in a drawer for years and go unspent.
Social Security January payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
Here is the January Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Here is the January Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Is Illinois better prepared for the next recession?
Illinois is in better position to endure a future recession than it was in 2008 or 2020, a new study found.
Illinois is in better position to endure a future recession than it was in 2008 or 2020, a new study found.
Winning Mega Millions ticket sold in California
The Mega Millions jackpot is now in the hands of a lucky Californian.
The Mega Millions jackpot is now in the hands of a lucky Californian.
Jobs in Chicago area slightly down since last year, state data shows
The number of non-farm jobs in the Chicago metropolitan area declined slightly over the past year.
The number of non-farm jobs in the Chicago metropolitan area declined slightly over the past year.
$1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot sparks excitement across Chicago
If there is a lucky winner, they are expected to receive an estimated $549.7 million payout.
If there is a lucky winner, they are expected to receive an estimated $549.7 million payout.
$1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot sparks excitement across Chicago
With no winners on Christmas Eve, the Mega Millions jackpot reached $1.22 billion on Friday.
With no winners on Christmas Eve, the Mega Millions jackpot reached $1.22 billion on Friday.
Chicago's housing market is heating up
We talk to a local real estate agent about the year over year housing growth in specific areas in the city and suburbs.
We talk to a local real estate agent about the year over year housing growth in specific areas in the city and suburbs.
Social Security changes coming in 2025
The Social Security Administration is set to make some major changes next year.
The Social Security Administration is set to make some major changes next year.
Watch out for return scams
Now that the holidays are over, scammers are targeting victims in a new way.
Now that the holidays are over, scammers are targeting victims in a new way.
These US retailers and restaurants fell to bankruptcies, closings in 2024
The Container Store and Party City join Macy's, Stop & Shop, Big Lots and a handful of national pharmacy chains that are rolling up the sidewalks as a divide rocks the retail world.
The Container Store and Party City join Macy's, Stop & Shop, Big Lots and a handful of national pharmacy chains that are rolling up the sidewalks as a divide rocks the retail world.
Mom charges family for Christmas dinner and more: 'It's so expensive'
A mother said she's hosting Christmas dinner once again this year – and this time she's charging her family to attend.
A mother said she's hosting Christmas dinner once again this year – and this time she's charging her family to attend.
Tips on avoiding winter scams
Scammers are constantly devising new tactics to deceive victims.
Scammers are constantly devising new tactics to deceive victims.
These retailers are closing stores in 2025
Major retailers are shutting down stores nationwide next year as the companies try to adjust their business operations and slash costs amid changes in the industry.
Major retailers are shutting down stores nationwide next year as the companies try to adjust their business operations and slash costs amid changes in the industry.
Crypto markets surge after Trump's election victory
Bitcoin topped $100,000 for the first time earlier this month.
Bitcoin topped $100,000 for the first time earlier this month.