Personal Finance

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.

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.

It's time to start thinking about gifts for loved ones for the holidays!

With inflation weighing on many consumers' minds as they shop for the holidays, some retailers are stepping up their game to get you to spend. In a FOX 32 money saver special report, we take a look at how they are competing for your business this year.

Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, talks about financial matters to settle before getting married.

Bills, bills, bills. We've all got them and some of them are bigger than others. For many of us, our biggest bill is our mortgage. In a FOX 32 money saver special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at some ways to make your mortgage payment more manageable.

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.

Rising childcare costs are forcing American families to reduce spending and dip into savings, particularly for those earning between $100,000 and $250,000, leading to financial concerns and impacting family budgets.

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.

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.

Most Cook County homeowners will have larger property tax bills this year, according to a recent report from the Cook County Treasurer's office.

Consumer finance expert Andrea Woroch breaks down some money moves that could make strong financial sense this fall.

Personal finance expert Dan Roccato talks about the challenging car industry and certain pitfalls that buyers are running into in the market.