Consumer tips for the holiday shopping season
There are some ways from keeping the Grinch from stealing your holiday joy!
There are some ways from keeping the Grinch from stealing your holiday joy!
Chicago gets EPA loan to replace, remove lead pipes
The city is getting a $336 million loan.
The city is getting a $336 million loan.
Report: You would need to earn six figures to afford a median-priced home in the US
The Associated Press reported that home sales continue to decline but prices continue to climb.
The Associated Press reported that home sales continue to decline but prices continue to climb.
Budgeting around the holidays can help minimize debt
More than half of Americans are carrying a balance on their credit cards from month to month. Personal finance professor Dan Roccato shares budgeting strategies ahead of the holidays.
More than half of Americans are carrying a balance on their credit cards from month to month. Personal finance professor Dan Roccato shares budgeting strategies ahead of the holidays.
FTX founder Sam-Bankman-Fried convicted of defrauding cryptocurrency customers
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's spectacular rise and fall in the cryptocurrency industry - a journey that included his testimony before Congress, a Super Bowl advertisement and dreams of a future run for president - hit a new bottom Thursday when a New York jury convicted him of fraud in a scheme that cheated customers and investors of at least $10 billion.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's spectacular rise and fall in the cryptocurrency industry - a journey that included his testimony before Congress, a Super Bowl advertisement and dreams of a future run for president - hit a new bottom Thursday when a New York jury convicted him of fraud in a scheme that cheated customers and investors of at least $10 billion.
Find out how to save: Cook County property tax exemptions explained
The second installment of your Cook County property tax bill is due Dec. 1.
The second installment of your Cook County property tax bill is due Dec. 1.
Retail trends ahead of the holiday season
Halloween just ended, but it's already starting to look like Christmas out there.
Halloween just ended, but it's already starting to look like Christmas out there.
Some Cook County homeowners face bill increases due to school districts, vacant properties
The second installment of your Cook County property tax?bill is due Dec. 1.
The second installment of your Cook County property tax?bill is due Dec. 1.
Education Department punishes student loan servicer for error that made 800,000 borrowers delinquent
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
School districts to blame for higher property tax bills: Cook County treasurer
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas breaks down a new report that gives us a closer look at Cook County's $1.8 million tax property bills and why school districts may be chiefly responsible.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas breaks down a new report that gives us a closer look at Cook County's $1.8 million tax property bills and why school districts may be chiefly responsible.
Highlighting small business with Steve's annual holiday gift guide
Mosaic artwork to edible gifts, Steve Novello's Annual Holiday Gift Guide has great ideas from small businesses for your friends and loved ones.
Mosaic artwork to edible gifts, Steve Novello's Annual Holiday Gift Guide has great ideas from small businesses for your friends and loved ones.
Biden shares new proposals to protect Americans' retirement savings
President Biden is sharing some new proposals aimed at helping protect Americans' retirement savings. The White House says the new regulations would make a difference for those rolling over 401(k)s to IRAs. Rebekah Castor takes a look at the pros and cons.
President Biden is sharing some new proposals aimed at helping protect Americans' retirement savings. The White House says the new regulations would make a difference for those rolling over 401(k)s to IRAs. Rebekah Castor takes a look at the pros and cons.
Economy grows despite higher prices | What this means
A new government report out this week shows the economy is growing at a rate faster than it has been in years. But, it's not necessarily a good thing for many Americans.
A new government report out this week shows the economy is growing at a rate faster than it has been in years. But, it's not necessarily a good thing for many Americans.
Most Americans say their household expenses are outpacing earnings this year, poll finds
As household expenses surpass earnings, many are concerned about their financial futures.
As household expenses surpass earnings, many are concerned about their financial futures.
US economy growing at robust rate, new report shows
A new government report out today shows the U.S. economy is growing at a rate faster than it has been in years.
A new government report out today shows the U.S. economy is growing at a rate faster than it has been in years.
CPS receives grant to create more diverse campuses
A half-million dollar grant is coming to Chicago Public Schools to create more diverse campuses
A half-million dollar grant is coming to Chicago Public Schools to create more diverse campuses
Colorado business pays $23.5K settlement with 6,500 pounds in coins: reports
A Northern Colorado welder who agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by another welder paid the settlement amount of $23,500 that was agreed upon, in quarters, nickels, dimes and pennies, according to reports.
A Northern Colorado welder who agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by another welder paid the settlement amount of $23,500 that was agreed upon, in quarters, nickels, dimes and pennies, according to reports.
Adult kids are moving in with parents to save for homes, survey reveals
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage now stands at 7.63%.
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage now stands at 7.63%.
New study says Americans are more likely to spend extra money on name brand foods
Two-thirds of American shoppers say they are more likely to spend extra money on name-brand foods.
Two-thirds of American shoppers say they are more likely to spend extra money on name-brand foods.
Home heating prices are down a little: Here's how much you'll spend this winter
Overall winter heating prices are expected to be flat or a little cheaper than last year, but it depends on where you live and what you use to heat your home.
Overall winter heating prices are expected to be flat or a little cheaper than last year, but it depends on where you live and what you use to heat your home.