Jimmy Buffett was the 'life of the party,' but he was also an astute businessman
Behind Jimmy Buffett's laid-back exterior was an admitted workaholic. In 2016, he had a net worth of $550 million.
Behind Jimmy Buffett's laid-back exterior was an admitted workaholic. In 2016, he had a net worth of $550 million.
More than half of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, survey says
Gen Z consumers who were living paycheck to paycheck cited nonessential spending as a reason behind their financial hardships.
Gen Z consumers who were living paycheck to paycheck cited nonessential spending as a reason behind their financial hardships.
Interest resumes on federal student loan debt
Friday is a day many student loan borrowers have not been looking forward to. Interest is once again accumulating on federal student loans, with payments starting up in October. Sam Kraemer has expert advice on how to avoid falling behind.
Friday is a day many student loan borrowers have not been looking forward to. Interest is once again accumulating on federal student loans, with payments starting up in October. Sam Kraemer has expert advice on how to avoid falling behind.
US employers added 187K jobs in August, sign of still-resilient labor market
America?s employers added 187,000 jobs in August, evidence of a slowing but still-resilient labor market despite the high interest rates the Federal Reserve has imposed.
America?s employers added 187,000 jobs in August, evidence of a slowing but still-resilient labor market despite the high interest rates the Federal Reserve has imposed.
Student loan interest is accruing again: What to know before payments start in October
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
Student loan interest rates resume for first time in 3 years
After being paused for the past three years due to the pandemic, student loan interest rates will return starting this Friday.
After being paused for the past three years due to the pandemic, student loan interest rates will return starting this Friday.
Man almost falls victim to lottery scam promising big winnings
Whether it's the lottery or a sweepstakes, we would all love to win a lot of money. That dream almost came true for one man before he realized it was all a scam.
Whether it's the lottery or a sweepstakes, we would all love to win a lot of money. That dream almost came true for one man before he realized it was all a scam.
Some Illinois Circle K gas stations offering 30 cents off per gallon
You might want to wait until Thursday to fill up your tank!
You might want to wait until Thursday to fill up your tank!
New rule would make millions more workers eligible for overtime pay
The new rule would require employers to pay overtime to so-called white collar workers who make less than $55,000 a year.
The new rule would require employers to pay overtime to so-called white collar workers who make less than $55,000 a year.
IRS announces changes impacting catch-up contributions
Eligible Americans saving for retirement can continue catch-up contributions on a pretax basis through 2025.
Eligible Americans saving for retirement can continue catch-up contributions on a pretax basis through 2025.
Chicago faith leaders open credit union to bring financial opportunity, hope to West Side
West Side faith leaders took to the streets of Chicago on Monday, just a stone?s throw from where Dr. Martin Luther King and his family took up residence in 1966?marching toward the fulfillment of a dream; a new credit union in Austin and with it access to loans and credit and banking that doesn?t require traveling far from home.
West Side faith leaders took to the streets of Chicago on Monday, just a stone?s throw from where Dr. Martin Luther King and his family took up residence in 1966?marching toward the fulfillment of a dream; a new credit union in Austin and with it access to loans and credit and banking that doesn?t require traveling far from home.
New SAVE student loan repayment plan could save borrowers $1,000 a year
It's estimated that more than one million borrowers will qualify for monthly payments of zero, based on their incomes.
It's estimated that more than one million borrowers will qualify for monthly payments of zero, based on their incomes.
Wells Fargo says customers are experiencing 'issues with certain transactions' amid possible outage
Wells Fargo says it's working to resolve the issue.
Wells Fargo says it's working to resolve the issue.
Millions to start repaying student loans Oct. 1
Federal student loan payments are set to resume on Oct. 1 after a long hiatus during the pandemic. Over 50% of people leave college in debt and the average monthly payment is nearly $400. Here's what borrowers should know.
Federal student loan payments are set to resume on Oct. 1 after a long hiatus during the pandemic. Over 50% of people leave college in debt and the average monthly payment is nearly $400. Here's what borrowers should know.
Frontier Airlines handing out matching miles for student loan debts
The start of student loan payments is rapidly approaching.
The start of student loan payments is rapidly approaching.
Illinois treasurer returns up to $5K to thousands of residents
More than 66,000 people in Illinois will receive up to $5,000 and all they have to do it open their mailbox.
More than 66,000 people in Illinois will receive up to $5,000 and all they have to do it open their mailbox.
Illinois treasurer returns up to $5K to thousands of residents
The Enhanced Money Match Program makes it easier to automatically return money to individuals without the need to file a claim.
The Enhanced Money Match Program makes it easier to automatically return money to individuals without the need to file a claim.
More Americans turning to side hustles to supplement income
Mitchell Creasey, The President's Coach, talks about why more Americans are honing in on side hustles to help supplement their income.
Mitchell Creasey, The President's Coach, talks about why more Americans are honing in on side hustles to help supplement their income.
Parents in Illinois could get some money back on back-to-school supplies
You've likely already bought back-to-school supplies and it probably made a big dent in your wallet. However, you could be getting some of that money back.
You've likely already bought back-to-school supplies and it probably made a big dent in your wallet. However, you could be getting some of that money back.
Parents in Illinois could get some money back on back-to-school supplies
Former Columbia College student missing after taking friend's dog for walk on Chicago's Lower West Side
Former Columbia College student missing after taking friend's dog for walk on Chicago's Lower West Side