Personal Finance
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Whether you’re saving to move out of your parents’ house or pay off student loan debt, financial resolutions can help you stay motivated.
The group turned 40 this year but not everyone knows about the CUB’s role in representing ratepayers.
Un análisis de la AARP se publica antes de las elecciones estadounidenses, ya que los votantes citan la economía como el tema más importante para ellos.
An AARP analysis comes ahead of U.S. elections as voters cite the economy as the most important issue to them.
The IRS makes such adjustments for each tax year to account for inflation, which has recently been on a downward trend. But Americans are still feeling some key price pressures.
Users who keep their money in these apps — whose transaction volume is projected to reach $1.6 trillion by 2027 — may miss out on earning interest elsewhere, say financial experts and one Chicago consumer.
The “click-to-cancel” rule will prohibit retailers and other businesses from misleading people about subscriptions, get consent for auto-renewals and let customers end recurring subscriptions as easily as they started them.
The definition of a self-employed worker has expanded as side hustles, freelancing and consulting have grown in the age of remote and gig work.
Since 2020, the Better Business Bureau received more than 4,000 reports related to investment scams — hitting a three-year high in 2023 with 1,400 reports.
Kamala Harris is proposing a number of tax incentives to help American families achieve home ownership, but some real estate professionals are concerned her proposals will put strain on Chicago’s housing market.
This year, Chicago is undergoing reassessment, and notices to four city townships reflect assessed values that have gone up 27% to 38%.
Last year was already record-breaking for data companies, but the trends from the first half of this year have shown a major jump in victims.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a new rule that may ease small business owners’ minds on offering the popular service.
The problems facing residents of a Loop condominium property highlight the power that condo board members wield — and the headaches that can give owners.
If consumers are disappointed in a lower-than-expected score or a significant drop, it’s helpful to understand what factors into that number, according to an expert.
El Programa de Conectividad Asequible ofrecía $30 al mes a los hogares que cumplían los requisitos necesarios para pagar su factura de Internet de banda ancha, pero con el fin del programa, algunos proveedores de servicios ofrecen sus propias opciones.
The Affordable Connectivity Program offered eligible households $30 per month toward their broadband internet bill, but with the program ending, some service providers are offering their own options.
There are a few ways to make sure you have enough coverage before a car accident puts you at risk.
The state has become one of an increasing number of states that have added financial literacy to its core curriculum, but experts say more could be done.
The average credit card late fee has ballooned to $32 in 2022 from $23 at the end of 2010, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said.