Cash stuffing explained: Why envelope budgeting is making a comeback
Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.
Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.
President Trump pushes back after Beijing calls US-China talks 'fake news'
China is calling on the US to cancel its sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods.
China is calling on the US to cancel its sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods.
Trump's approval rating on economy is his lowest ever
Americans are concerned with the direction that the economy is heading in with some of their major concerns being inflation and tariffs.
Americans are concerned with the direction that the economy is heading in with some of their major concerns being inflation and tariffs.
Illinois among several states suing Trump administration over tariff policy
A dozen states, including Illinois, are suing the Trump administration to stop his tariff policy.
A dozen states, including Illinois, are suing the Trump administration to stop his tariff policy.
President Trump says he'll reduce tariffs against China 'substantially'
President Trump could be preparing to roll back some of his harsh tariffs on China.
President Trump could be preparing to roll back some of his harsh tariffs on China.
Did you default on your student loans? What to know as collections resume
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here's what you need to know.
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here's what you need to know.
Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low
The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.
The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.
Intel to lay off over 20% of its workers. What we know
The job cuts come as Intel works to modify its business operations.
The job cuts come as Intel works to modify its business operations.
Here's the salary each generation feels they need in 2025, according to survey
What salary that Americans feel they need to live comfortably depends on generation, according to a new survey.
What salary that Americans feel they need to live comfortably depends on generation, according to a new survey.
Stock market sees slight bounce back after losses
Investors are hoping for another big day on Wall Street after a massive rebound yesterday.
Investors are hoping for another big day on Wall Street after a massive rebound yesterday.
Trump says he won’t fire Fed chair, days after hinting otherwise and triggering market dip
President Trump said Tuesday he does not plan to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, easing market fears after earlier threats to remove him triggered a selloff.
President Trump said Tuesday he does not plan to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, easing market fears after earlier threats to remove him triggered a selloff.
Nearly half of newlywed homeowners asked for down payment help instead of wedding gifts
Newlyweds admit that they are prioritizing their dream home over wedding gifts based on a new poll.
Newlyweds admit that they are prioritizing their dream home over wedding gifts based on a new poll.
Illinois Dems slam Trump admin over Social Security staff cuts
The Trump administration is planning to lay off near 7,000 Social Security employees and Illinois elected officials are fighting back.
The Trump administration is planning to lay off near 7,000 Social Security employees and Illinois elected officials are fighting back.
Student loan collections to resume next month: What to know
The Education Department will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting next month.
The Education Department will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting next month.
Americans considering filing for bankruptcy hits highest level since pandemic
Growing concerns about tariffs and debt were some of the reasons people looked into bankruptcy filings, a recent report shows.
Growing concerns about tariffs and debt were some of the reasons people looked into bankruptcy filings, a recent report shows.
'Spend in the Black' aims to reclaim the Black dollar on Chicago's South Side, organizers say
$1,000 giveaways, 100 vendors, and a big message: reclaim the Black dollar. See what's happening in Chicago this weekend.
$1,000 giveaways, 100 vendors, and a big message: reclaim the Black dollar. See what's happening in Chicago this weekend.
Cook County tax assessor explains exemptions
Time is running out for property tax exemptions that can save you hundreds of dollars. Here's what you should know.
Time is running out for property tax exemptions that can save you hundreds of dollars. Here's what you should know.
'Spend in the Black' aims to reclaim the Black dollar in Chicago
$1,000 giveaways, 100 vendors, and a big message: reclaim the Black dollar. See what's happening this weekend in Chicago.
$1,000 giveaways, 100 vendors, and a big message: reclaim the Black dollar. See what's happening this weekend in Chicago.
Trump says he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell: 'I'm not happy with him'
President Trump slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, after he warned that Trump's tariffs could slow growth and spike inflation.
President Trump slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, after he warned that Trump's tariffs could slow growth and spike inflation.
Can Trump fire the fed chair? President lashes out at Powell for economic outlook
President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?
President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?