Recent tax law changes could affect your return
The biggest change we'll see this year is that the standard deduction significantly increased.
The biggest change we'll see this year is that the standard deduction significantly increased.
Why are food prices so high despite inflation falling?
Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.
Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.
Some student loan borrowers are getting refunds on top of loan forgiveness, here’s who qualifies
Borrowers enrolled in forgiveness programs that have paid for longer than necessary qualify for refunds.
Borrowers enrolled in forgiveness programs that have paid for longer than necessary qualify for refunds.
Proposed legislation in Illinois allows parents to transfer college savings to Roth IRA
The Illinois State Treasurer is initiating a new effort aimed at assisting parents who have leftover funds in their college savings accounts.
The Illinois State Treasurer is initiating a new effort aimed at assisting parents who have leftover funds in their college savings accounts.
Powerball: Here are the winning numbers for the $800M jackpot
The odds of scoring Monday's $800 million jackpot is about as good as finding a unicorn in your backyard.
The odds of scoring Monday's $800 million jackpot is about as good as finding a unicorn in your backyard.
IRS has 940,000 unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 that will expire soon
The IRS is warning taxpayers that they may be leaving more than $1 billion on the table.
The IRS is warning taxpayers that they may be leaving more than $1 billion on the table.
Trump's civil fraud bond reduced to $175M
A New York judge ruled on former President Donald Trump's civil fraud bond Monday reducing it to $175M as opposed to the original $454 million. But he has to post the reduced sum within 10 days.
A New York judge ruled on former President Donald Trump's civil fraud bond Monday reducing it to $175M as opposed to the original $454 million. But he has to post the reduced sum within 10 days.
It's time to spring clean your finances
Spring cleaning can mean more than just cleaning up your home. Spring is a great time to get your finances in order. Money-saving expert Andrea Woroch has some tips for tidying up your finances.
Spring cleaning can mean more than just cleaning up your home. Spring is a great time to get your finances in order. Money-saving expert Andrea Woroch has some tips for tidying up your finances.
Powerball jackpot hits $800 million, sixth biggest prize in history
Monday's Powerball jackpot is now the sixth largest in game history.
Monday's Powerball jackpot is now the sixth largest in game history.
What are the winning Powerball numbers? Results drawn for $750M jackpot
There are $750 million up for grabs in Saturday's Powerball drawing.
There are $750 million up for grabs in Saturday's Powerball drawing.
How much money do single adults need to make to live comfortably in Chicago?
How much money do you need to make to live comfortably in Chicago in 2024? A new study by SmartAsset has the answer.
How much money do you need to make to live comfortably in Chicago in 2024? A new study by SmartAsset has the answer.
Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package after Senate's early-morning passage ended shutdown threat
President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills after Congress had passed the long overdue legislation just hours earlier, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown.
President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills after Congress had passed the long overdue legislation just hours earlier, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown.
Mega Millions Jackpot soars to $1.1 billion
The Mega Millions Jackpot has surpassed $1 billion. Mega Millions hasn't had a billion-dollar jackpot in seven months.
The Mega Millions Jackpot has surpassed $1 billion. Mega Millions hasn't had a billion-dollar jackpot in seven months.
Senate passes $1.2T spending bill to avoid shutdown
The Senate narrowly avoided a government shutdown after passing a $1.2 trillion spending bill early Saturday morning. The bill had been passed on to President Joe Biden.
The Senate narrowly avoided a government shutdown after passing a $1.2 trillion spending bill early Saturday morning. The bill had been passed on to President Joe Biden.
Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.1 billion, eighth largest in history
The Mega Millions jackpot has gone without a winner for 30 consecutive drawings.
The Mega Millions jackpot has gone without a winner for 30 consecutive drawings.
Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package, averting government shutdown threat
The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
Push to pass spending bill to avoid partial government shutdown
Congress is voting on a spending package that includes funding for education and government departments.
Congress is voting on a spending package that includes funding for education and government departments.
Best ways to use your tax refund
Dan Roccato from the University of San Diego breaks down the best ways to use your tax refund.
Dan Roccato from the University of San Diego breaks down the best ways to use your tax refund.
Powerball jackpot up to $750 million after no big winners Wednesday
The next Powerball jackpot is up to a whopping $750 million after no one hit the big prize Wednesday night.
The next Powerball jackpot is up to a whopping $750 million after no one hit the big prize Wednesday night.
Illinois Lottery hosts Mega Millions 'Ticket Grab Challenge' as jackpot nears $1B
The Mega Millions Jackpot is nearing $1 billion ahead of Friday night's drawing and the Illinois Lottery wants to celebrate.
The Mega Millions Jackpot is nearing $1 billion ahead of Friday night's drawing and the Illinois Lottery wants to celebrate.