Royal Caribbean is raising gratuity rates next month – here's what to know
The cruise line says the rate change will take effect on Nov. 1.
The cruise line says the rate change will take effect on Nov. 1.
Americans are feeling more anxious about their credit card debt, survey finds
Americans appear to be feeling more worried about mounting credit card debt, according to the New York Fed’s September 2024 Survey of Consumer Expectations.
Americans appear to be feeling more worried about mounting credit card debt, according to the New York Fed’s September 2024 Survey of Consumer Expectations.
Online payment apps: Here’s what to know the next time you tap to pay
Payment apps make it easy to send and receive money with the click of a button, but here’s what you need to know when using these platforms.
Payment apps make it easy to send and receive money with the click of a button, but here’s what you need to know when using these platforms.
Illinois Lottery: Time running out to claim $250,000 ticket sold in Chicago
The Illinois Lottery is on a mission to find the owner of an unclaimed $250,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket purchased in Chicago last October.
The Illinois Lottery is on a mission to find the owner of an unclaimed $250,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket purchased in Chicago last October.
Some Social Security recipients will get two payments in November. Here's why
Those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive an additional check in November due to how the payment schedule is lined up.
Those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive an additional check in November due to how the payment schedule is lined up.
CTU and social workers call out district on Medicaid funding
The CTU says leaving Medicaid money on the table is neglect.
The CTU says leaving Medicaid money on the table is neglect.
Inflation reaches lowest point in 3 years; here's what prices came down most
The improved inflation stats show that it’s steadily moving back to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, with the agency likely to keep cutting its standard interest rate in 2024.
The improved inflation stats show that it’s steadily moving back to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, with the agency likely to keep cutting its standard interest rate in 2024.
Illinois looking for ways to save residents money
The Illinois State Treasurer discussed many ways for residents to save money, including the Brightstart 529 program.
The Illinois State Treasurer discussed many ways for residents to save money, including the Brightstart 529 program.
Social Security COLA 2025: Recipients to receive 2.5% increase next year
The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, was announced on Thursday. Here’s what to know.
The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, was announced on Thursday. Here’s what to know.
Financial burden, lack of respect driving Illinois teachers to quit, IEA survey finds
The Illinois Education Association (IEA) says most educators in the state are leaving their jobs due to financial issues, according to a statewide survey conducted by the organization.
The Illinois Education Association (IEA) says most educators in the state are leaving their jobs due to financial issues, according to a statewide survey conducted by the organization.
Which issue will most influence voters' choice in November? New poll reveals answer
With less than a month to go before the election, a new Gallup poll shows that voters rank one issue as the most important factor in deciding their vote
With less than a month to go before the election, a new Gallup poll shows that voters rank one issue as the most important factor in deciding their vote
MoneyGram says customer information stolen during September attack
The money transfer company said some customer information affected by a data breach included social security numbers and bank account numbers.
The money transfer company said some customer information affected by a data breach included social security numbers and bank account numbers.
Johnson announces plan to refinance debt; City Council to review $1.5B bond ordinance
The Finance Committee gave the green light for the City of Chicago to issue $1.5 billion in General Obligation (GO) bonds.
The Finance Committee gave the green light for the City of Chicago to issue $1.5 billion in General Obligation (GO) bonds.
Winning Illinois Lottery ticket sold in Chicago suburb
An Illinois Lottery player is $650,000 richer after buying a Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the suburbs. The ticket was sold at the Berwyn Minimart and the owner said it might be one of their regular customers.
An Illinois Lottery player is $650,000 richer after buying a Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the suburbs. The ticket was sold at the Berwyn Minimart and the owner said it might be one of their regular customers.
Taylor Swift is now the world's richest female musician: Here's who she surpassed
Taylor Swift is now the world's richest female musician, with a net worth of $1.6 billion, according to Forbes.
Taylor Swift is now the world's richest female musician, with a net worth of $1.6 billion, according to Forbes.
Winning $650K Illinois Lottery ticket sold in Cook County
A Cook County convenience store owner is celebrating after selling a winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $650,000.
A Cook County convenience store owner is celebrating after selling a winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $650,000.
Here’s how much money is needed to be considered middle class in every state
Income levels required to be considered middle-class varied significantly depending on where a person lived, according to the new study.
Income levels required to be considered middle-class varied significantly depending on where a person lived, according to the new study.
Some Pyrex buyers could be eligible for a refund from the FTC
Thousands of people who purchased Pyrex measuring cups may be eligible for refunds from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Thousands of people who purchased Pyrex measuring cups may be eligible for refunds from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Here's how much money you need to live comfortably in Chicago, study finds
A new study that claims to analyze several metrics has determined how much money a person needs to make to live comfortably in Chicago.
A new study that claims to analyze several metrics has determined how much money a person needs to make to live comfortably in Chicago.
Bill Gates no longer among 10 wealthiest billionaires in the world: Here’s who made list
This is the first time Bill Gates has fallen out of the world’s top ten richest people since 1991.
This is the first time Bill Gates has fallen out of the world’s top ten richest people since 1991.