New Illinois law allows families to roll over 529 funds into Roth IRAs
Illinois families now have a new option and incentive for their child’s college savings plan.
Illinois families now have a new option and incentive for their child’s college savings plan.
Morning power hour: Tips for job seekers
In July alone, an estimated 3 million people lost their jobs. Recruiting expert Mary Olson-Menzel shares some tips for job seekers.
In July alone, an estimated 3 million people lost their jobs. Recruiting expert Mary Olson-Menzel shares some tips for job seekers.
Americans turn to sausage as economic pressures persist, survey finds
A new survey reveals that more Americans are opting for sausage over pricier meats.
A new survey reveals that more Americans are opting for sausage over pricier meats.
Social Security September payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
Many Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries will receive their September payments on either the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month.
Many Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries will receive their September payments on either the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month.
New rewards program works to put more money in your pocket
More Americans are pinching even more pennies.
More Americans are pinching even more pennies.
Positive inflation report gives boost to Wall Street
A positive inflation report is signaling a possible rate cut at next month's Federal Reserve meeting. It would come as the race for the White House heats up with the economy as the most pressing issue for voters. Connor Hansen has the story.
A positive inflation report is signaling a possible rate cut at next month's Federal Reserve meeting. It would come as the race for the White House heats up with the economy as the most pressing issue for voters. Connor Hansen has the story.
Social Security: 3 changes to look out for in 2025, according to experts
The Social Security COLA increase in 2025 is likely to be smaller than in 2024, according to estimates. Here are some potential changes Americans should take into account.
The Social Security COLA increase in 2025 is likely to be smaller than in 2024, according to estimates. Here are some potential changes Americans should take into account.
Supreme Court rejects new student debt relief plan: Here's what that means
Another blow was dealt to the Biden administration's student debt relief plan. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request from the White House to put most of the plan back into effect, leaving millions of student loan borrowers in limbo.
Another blow was dealt to the Biden administration's student debt relief plan. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request from the White House to put most of the plan back into effect, leaving millions of student loan borrowers in limbo.
Chicago faces $982M deficit in 2025 budget forecast: 'Significant challenge for our City'
Chicago's 2025 Budget Forecast reveals a projected fiscal year budget gap of $982.4 million, following a $222.9 million deficit for 2024.
Chicago's 2025 Budget Forecast reveals a projected fiscal year budget gap of $982.4 million, following a $222.9 million deficit for 2024.
Chicago faces $982M deficit in 2025 budget forecast: 'Significant challenge for our City'
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released the city's 2025 Budget Forecast on Thursday.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released the city's 2025 Budget Forecast on Thursday.
Chicago faces $982M deficit in 2025 budget forecast: 'Significant challenge for our City'
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released the city's 2025 Budget Forecast on Thursday.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released the city's 2025 Budget Forecast on Thursday.
Kroger, other retailers charging fees for 'cash back' at registers
A recent report finds that some big retailers are levying fees on consumers who are asking for cash back during transactions at stores.
A recent report finds that some big retailers are levying fees on consumers who are asking for cash back during transactions at stores.
Illinois Lottery player wins $9.2 million jackpot at Chicago-area Jewel-Osco
One lucky Illinois Lottery player went to the grocery store and came home $9.2 million richer.
One lucky Illinois Lottery player went to the grocery store and came home $9.2 million richer.
Winning Lotto ticket sold at Chicago-area Jewel-Osco
One lucky Illinois Lottery player went to the grocery store and came home $9.2 million richer.
One lucky Illinois Lottery player went to the grocery store and came home $9.2 million richer.
Fed expected to cut rates in September
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates when it meets in September. The rate would likely only drop a quarter-point cut, down from its 23-year high.
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates when it meets in September. The rate would likely only drop a quarter-point cut, down from its 23-year high.
Illinois residents eligible for cheer settlement involving Varsity Brands
Illinois residents who paid to take part in Varsity Brands cheer competitions, camps, or purchased Varsity apparel between certain dates are now eligible for compensation under an $82.5 million settlement.
Illinois residents who paid to take part in Varsity Brands cheer competitions, camps, or purchased Varsity apparel between certain dates are now eligible for compensation under an $82.5 million settlement.
Check out the Money Museum at Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
There's a lot on display at the Federal Reserve of Chicago's Money Museum. Visitors can learn about economics, money, and the roles of the Federal Reserve through their interactive exhibits.
There's a lot on display at the Federal Reserve of Chicago's Money Museum. Visitors can learn about economics, money, and the roles of the Federal Reserve through their interactive exhibits.
Kroger, Albertsons in court to defend merger
Two grocery giants, Kroger and Albertsons proposed a $25 billion merger in October 2022. After pushback from lawmakers, the companies went to court Monday to defend their plan.
Two grocery giants, Kroger and Albertsons proposed a $25 billion merger in October 2022. After pushback from lawmakers, the companies went to court Monday to defend their plan.
Here's how much long-term renters spend on average, and most affordable states for renters
With U.S. home prices and mortgage rates still high, many Americans remain renters – often spending a large percentage of their income on housing.
With U.S. home prices and mortgage rates still high, many Americans remain renters – often spending a large percentage of their income on housing.
Report: Millennials have gained wealth faster than their parents did at same age
Inflation-adjusted wealth for younger Americans surged 49% since right before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inflation-adjusted wealth for younger Americans surged 49% since right before the COVID-19 pandemic.