Food cost compared to income is highest in 30 years

The high price to eat at home and dine out at restaurants put a financial strain on the wallets of Americans based on findings in a new report.

Wendy's to test 'surge-pricing' menu that updates based on demand

Dynamic pricing, similar to Uber, is coming to Wendy's. The chain will invest in new high-tech digital menus to adjust prices depending on restaurant traffic.

Student loan forgiveness: What to know about the SAVE plan

Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less means student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.

Pritzker unveils $800M in tax increases in State of the State

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his sixth State of the State and Budget address Wednesday, unveiling $800 million in tax increases.

State of the State: Pritzker unveils $800M in tax increases
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his sixth State of the State and Budget address Wednesday, unveiling $800 million in tax increases.

Tips for simplifying your saving strategy
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Rod Griffin, senior director of public education and advocacy for Experian joins Good Day Chicago, with a look into which of the latest saving strategy trends work best and which you should skip.

Tax refunds: Free calculators, direct deposit, remote work, and everything else you need to know

It’s tax season and Americans across the country are preparing their returns. Here’s what you need to know about checking your refund status, getting your money back quickly, and making sure you don’t miss any important deadlines.

Capital One - Discover merger: What we know and how it impacts you

Capital One's acquisition of Discover for $35.3 billion will have a major impact on consumer and financial services once the deal is finalized. Here's what you need to know.

Capital One to purchase Discover Financial for $35 billion

Capital One Financial is buying Discover Financial Services for $35 billion, in a deal that would bring together two of the nation’s biggest lenders and credit card issuers.

More Americans rely on tax refunds to stay afloat
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Tax day is almost here, and some new findings show more Americans than ever are depending on a refund to help keep them afloat. The good news - the IRS says average refunds are expected to trend higher this year.

Auto repair costs up 20%: report
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As inflation continues to take a bite out of consumers' budgets, the rise in auto repair costs can be hard to cover. Fox Business spoke with an auto repair instructor who explains some fixes you can do yourself.

Here's where Gen Z consumers can buy a home in the U.S.

Despite the high cost of homes, there are a few areas where young consumers can buy one. See if your city is on the list.

Dating app requires users to have credit score of 675 or above to join

The dating app is only "for people with good credit," the company says. Users can't see others' scores, but the information is used to qualify a potential user for the app.

How to find your passion to love what you do
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Business and career coach Amina Altai shares tips to help people love what they do. If you have to work to live then try to find a job you're passionate about, Altai says.

Americans falling behind on credit card payments. Here's why
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New data from the Federal Reserve Bank in New York shows that an increasing number of Americans are falling behind on their credit card payments.