Christmas tree prices climbing
Americans paying more for their real Christmas trees this year, with the average price going up ten percent nationwide.
Americans paying more for their real Christmas trees this year, with the average price going up ten percent nationwide.
Americans? salaries aren?t keeping up with price of necessities, research shows
New government numbers show that more Americans are going hungry, and now foodbanks are struggling to keep up with demand.
New government numbers show that more Americans are going hungry, and now foodbanks are struggling to keep up with demand.
Target is giving away $500 to 500 Target Circle members
Target has partnered with actress Hilary Duff to give away $500 to 500 Target Circle members this holiday season.
Target has partnered with actress Hilary Duff to give away $500 to 500 Target Circle members this holiday season.
Year-end money moves to lessen your tax bill this spring
Elizabeth Buffardi with the Illinois CPA Society joins Good Day Chicago this morning to show how you can make important year-end money moves that could gift you a smaller tax bill.
Elizabeth Buffardi with the Illinois CPA Society joins Good Day Chicago this morning to show how you can make important year-end money moves that could gift you a smaller tax bill.
IRS move could carry hefty cost for some taxpayers
The IRS is raising the interest penalty for underpayment of estimated taxes, with taxpayers who are self-employed or work as independent contractors urged to be vigilant.
The IRS is raising the interest penalty for underpayment of estimated taxes, with taxpayers who are self-employed or work as independent contractors urged to be vigilant.
Consumer watch dog says Peoples Gas is raking in record profits amid rate hike
Peoples Gas filed a motion for funding to be restored as employees face job loss and pipe replacements are needed for safety reasons. However, the Citizens Utility Board is asking how the company is raking in record profits, yet they don't have the resources to conduct necessary repairs and pay its workers.
Peoples Gas filed a motion for funding to be restored as employees face job loss and pipe replacements are needed for safety reasons. However, the Citizens Utility Board is asking how the company is raking in record profits, yet they don't have the resources to conduct necessary repairs and pay its workers.
Peoples Gas files motions to increase new rate hike
Peoples Gas filed an emergency motion Friday to state utility regulators asking them to restore millions of dollars in funding.
Peoples Gas filed an emergency motion Friday to state utility regulators asking them to restore millions of dollars in funding.
Peoples Gas seeks additional rate hike to pay for pipe replacement program
Peoples Gas filed an emergency motion Friday asking for funding to be restored to their pipe replacement program. The utility group says the funding is vital for safety and keeping workers employed.
Peoples Gas filed an emergency motion Friday asking for funding to be restored to their pipe replacement program. The utility group says the funding is vital for safety and keeping workers employed.
Here's the age when Christmas becomes more about giving than receiving, according to survey
What’s the "peak age" for receiving Christmas gifts? While the holidays aren’t all about presents, a recent survey assessed how much we give and receive throughout our lives.
What’s the "peak age" for receiving Christmas gifts? While the holidays aren’t all about presents, a recent survey assessed how much we give and receive throughout our lives.
Housing down payments hit all-time high
If you?re in the market to buy a new home, you should be prepared to pay more up front these days. That?s because housing down payments reached a peak this fall.
If you?re in the market to buy a new home, you should be prepared to pay more up front these days. That?s because housing down payments reached a peak this fall.
You could receive a 3rd paycheck this December if you’re paid bi-weekly
See what months you could receive a third paycheck in 2024 and 2025.
See what months you could receive a third paycheck in 2024 and 2025.
Why SSI beneficiaries will receive two payments in December
Here’s when claimants can expect to receive their payments starting next month.
Here’s when claimants can expect to receive their payments starting next month.
World's most expensive cities of 2023: See which US cities made the list
The three U.S. cities on the list all dropped in rankings thanks to lower rates of inflation.
The three U.S. cities on the list all dropped in rankings thanks to lower rates of inflation.
Buying gifts online? BBB warns of new 'discreet shipping' fees scam
The season of buying online and having packages shipped to your home is in full swing. But scammers are also looking to get your money, the Better Business Bureau warned.
The season of buying online and having packages shipped to your home is in full swing. But scammers are also looking to get your money, the Better Business Bureau warned.
US ill-prepared to house growing number of older people, study says
Over the next decade, the U.S. population over the age of 75 will increase by 45%, growing from 17 million to nearly 25 million.
Over the next decade, the U.S. population over the age of 75 will increase by 45%, growing from 17 million to nearly 25 million.
Working mom's tearful confession on family living paycheck to paycheck goes viral: 'I don't know what to do'
Pennsylvania mom and registered nurse Mackenzie Moan's viral TikTok about her family's financial struggles has led others to raise their voices about the high cost of living.
Pennsylvania mom and registered nurse Mackenzie Moan's viral TikTok about her family's financial struggles has led others to raise their voices about the high cost of living.
Gas prices falling across the country
Drivers were treated to the lowest gas prices over Thanksgiving weekend in over three years, according to AAA. Right now, the U.S. average is $3.25 per gallon.
Drivers were treated to the lowest gas prices over Thanksgiving weekend in over three years, according to AAA. Right now, the U.S. average is $3.25 per gallon.
Student loan payments render the holidays unaffordable for many: survey
Student loan repayments will make the season unaffordable for many Gen Z and millennials this year, according to a recent Credit Karma survey.
Student loan repayments will make the season unaffordable for many Gen Z and millennials this year, according to a recent Credit Karma survey.
How to improve your financial situation going into the New Year
Now is a good time to start fixing your finances before the New Year begins. More than 60% of people are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a new study. Financial Planner Jessica Debold has some tips to consider this holiday season.
Now is a good time to start fixing your finances before the New Year begins. More than 60% of people are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a new study. Financial Planner Jessica Debold has some tips to consider this holiday season.
Holiday Gift Guide for tweens with Steve Noviello
From lava lamps and jewelry to stunt planes and new razor scooters, Steve Noviello has gift ideas for tweens.
From lava lamps and jewelry to stunt planes and new razor scooters, Steve Noviello has gift ideas for tweens.