Your 2024 holiday tipping guide: Who to tip and how much
A new survey shows that more Americans plan to tip service workers this holiday season, but the tipping amounts may be lower.
A new survey shows that more Americans plan to tip service workers this holiday season, but the tipping amounts may be lower.
Here are the cities with the least sustainable credit card debts
Americans living in these cities are experiencing a high amount of credit card debt which could take them a longer time to pay off, according to a recent study.
Americans living in these cities are experiencing a high amount of credit card debt which could take them a longer time to pay off, according to a recent study.
Tips for taking control of your credit card debt over the holidays
Credit card debt can be very difficult to deal with, especially during the holiday season. Luckily, there's help available to you in order to navigate through your financial struggles.
Credit card debt can be very difficult to deal with, especially during the holiday season. Luckily, there's help available to you in order to navigate through your financial struggles.
Bitcoin makes history
Bitcoin topped $100,000 for the first time ever.
Bitcoin topped $100,000 for the first time ever.
Illinois Labor Department files bankruptcy claims against Foxtrot, Dom’s Kitchen to recover unpaid wages
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is working to recover more than $3.8 million in unpaid wages and benefits for over 350 employees left jobless after their employers abruptly shut down earlier this year.
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is working to recover more than $3.8 million in unpaid wages and benefits for over 350 employees left jobless after their employers abruptly shut down earlier this year.
Illinois labor department fights to recover $3.8M in unpaid wages for displaced workers
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is working to recover more than $3.8 million in unpaid wages and benefits for over 350 employees left jobless after their employers abruptly shut down earlier this year.
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is working to recover more than $3.8 million in unpaid wages and benefits for over 350 employees left jobless after their employers abruptly shut down earlier this year.
How could tariffs impact you directly?
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, concerns are mounting over the possibility of new tariffs.
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, concerns are mounting over the possibility of new tariffs.
Minimum wage in Cook County to increase Jan. 1
Cook County leaders are reminding residents about the upcoming minimum wage increase set to take effect on Jan. 1.
Cook County leaders are reminding residents about the upcoming minimum wage increase set to take effect on Jan. 1.
Chicago’s parking meter deal still haunts the city’s finances 16 years later
On this day, Chicago marks the anniversary of a financial deal so contentious it’s often referred to as one of the city’s biggest blunders—the infamous 75-year parking meter lease.
On this day, Chicago marks the anniversary of a financial deal so contentious it’s often referred to as one of the city’s biggest blunders—the infamous 75-year parking meter lease.
Indiana residents could see sharp increase in electric bills
Residents in Indiana may soon see a sharp increase in their electric bills, with monthly costs expected to rise by an estimated $32 to $45.
Residents in Indiana may soon see a sharp increase in their electric bills, with monthly costs expected to rise by an estimated $32 to $45.
Who is Jon Collins-Black? What to know about his $2M buried treasure hunt
The investor and entrepreneur came up with an idea during the pandemic to hide treasure and have people go on a journey to find it.
The investor and entrepreneur came up with an idea during the pandemic to hide treasure and have people go on a journey to find it.
Largest gold deposit in the world found; worth $83 billion
China has discovered what is being called the world's largest gold deposit, valued at $83 billion, located 12 miles underground in Pingjiang County, according to state media.
China has discovered what is being called the world's largest gold deposit, valued at $83 billion, located 12 miles underground in Pingjiang County, according to state media.
Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to meet in Florida to discuss tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to Florida on Friday to meet with President-elect Donald Trump following his threats to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to Florida on Friday to meet with President-elect Donald Trump following his threats to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.
What stores are open on Thanksgiving 2024 in the Chicago area?
Wondering where to pop in for those last-minute Thanksgiving buys? Here’s a list of grocery stores open and closed on Thanksgiving.
Wondering where to pop in for those last-minute Thanksgiving buys? Here’s a list of grocery stores open and closed on Thanksgiving.
What would be the impact of Trump's imposed tariffs?
Some items could be more expensive next holiday season if President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his plans for tariffs.
Some items could be more expensive next holiday season if President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his plans for tariffs.
Macy's delays Q3 earnings after employee conceals $154M in expenses
Macy's announced a delay in releasing its full quarterly results after discovering that an employee intentionally hid $132 million to $154 million in expenses.
Macy's announced a delay in releasing its full quarterly results after discovering that an employee intentionally hid $132 million to $154 million in expenses.
How much money does it take to be financially successful? Depends on who you ask
Boomers and Gen Z had different answers in a new survey about how much money you need to be financially successful. But as it turns out, they may not be that far apart when you consider inflation.
Boomers and Gen Z had different answers in a new survey about how much money you need to be financially successful. But as it turns out, they may not be that far apart when you consider inflation.
Chicago symposium to spend Black Friday teaching about building wealth
This Black Friday, the public is invited to join a symposium in Chicago to learn about building wealth, investing and managing their money.
This Black Friday, the public is invited to join a symposium in Chicago to learn about building wealth, investing and managing their money.
Walmart warns of higher prices if Trump implements proposed tariffs
Potential tariffs could cost American consumers between $46B and $78B in annual spending power, the National Retail Federation says.
Potential tariffs could cost American consumers between $46B and $78B in annual spending power, the National Retail Federation says.
Historic 1652 coin found in furniture sells for $2.5M at California auction
A rare 1652 silver coin, about the size of a nickel, sold for $2.5 million at a California auction, breaking the previous record for a pre-Revolution American coin.
A rare 1652 silver coin, about the size of a nickel, sold for $2.5 million at a California auction, breaking the previous record for a pre-Revolution American coin.