Rare dime likely worth over $500K could be hiding in your pocket
A rare dime from 1975 that lacks the letter "S" for the San Francisco mint it came from is up for auction and is expected to fetch more than $500,000.
Where is inflation the highest? Chicago, New York rank near top
New data released by the Labor Department revealed which cities have the highest inflation rates.
Tips for healing from financial anxiety
Personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal dishes out money tips from his new book "Take Your Seat at the Table."
Pritzker says state can only do so much to help Chicago's financial issues
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Chicago officials have not approached him about the city's budget deficit.
Pritzker says state support for Chicago's financial challenges is limited
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Chicago officials have not approached him about the city's budget deficit.
US inflation hits 3-year low as Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates
With the cost of goods and services experiencing a slight decline in August, the Federal Reserve may consider cutting its key interest rate soon.
Mega Millions player strikes $800 million jackpot
The grand prize in Tuesday's drawing was the seventh-largest prize in the game's history.
Here's how much the typical American household earned last year
The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly its 2019 level.
Company plans to track workers' locations in return-to-office crackdown
One of the world's biggest consulting and accounting firms plans to monitor its employees' locations to ensure compliance with a stricter return-to-office policy set to take effect next year.
Tackling credit card debt
Americans owe a record $1.2 trillion in credit card debt. One of the biggest issues is the balance that carries over and grows each month.
Selena Gomez is now a billionaire, Bloomberg reports
Selena Gomez made Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index for the first time, but the vast majority of her wealth is not tied to music tours or album sales.
August jobs report shows job losses for US-born workers, gains for foreign-born
The August jobs report reveals a sharp contrast in the U.S. job market, with US-born workers losing over 1.3 million jobs in the past year, while foreign-born workers gained more than 1.2 million jobs.
Chicago dealing with a $982.4M budget deficit
Chicago City Council members are facing a difficult challenge this fall.
Social Security: Without reform, retirees could lose this much in annual benefits, report says
If Social Security is depleted by 2033, as is currently projected without reform, there would be a mandated 21% across-the-board Social Security benefit cut for retirees, the report says.
Romance and crypto scams on the rise
The Better Business Bureau's Scam Tracker is reporting a record numbers of investment scams in 2024with many involving crypto currency and romance schemes.
Why are so many restaurant chains filing for bankruptcy this year?
The year has not even reached its fourth quarter and bankruptcies among restaurant chains, operating companies and large franchisees are already nearly double what they were in 2023.
College Savings: What parents and students should know
According to a recent study, saving for college is a priority now more than ever. A 529 plan offers a flexible, tax-advantage way to save and pay for educational expenses.
New Illinois law allows families to roll over 529 funds into Roth IRAs
Illinois families now have a new option and incentive for their child’s college savings plan.
Morning power hour: Tips for job seekers
In July alone, an estimated 3 million people lost their jobs. Recruiting expert Mary Olson-Menzel shares some tips for job seekers.
Americans turn to sausage as economic pressures persist, survey finds
A new survey reveals that more Americans are opting for sausage over pricier meats.