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Rik Mallin sands paint outside his home in Villa Park on Sept. 11, 2017. The Mallins plan to sell their home and leave Illinois, citing rising taxes.

Fed-up Illinois homeowners consider moving: ‘It’s not just the property taxes on my home; it’s all of them’

June 2, 2018 at 9:51 a.m.

Even after watching Hurricane Irma wreak havoc on Florida, Rik Mallin is sticking to his plan. Mallin is fixing up his Villa Park home so that he can sell it,...

How to build a rich life, even if you aren’t a financial genius

May 23, 2019 at 3:37 p.m.

You don't have to be a genius, a math brain or know anything about the stock market to invest your money well and retire comfortably. Most people don't think of...

The Equifax breach left many of us vulnerable. Here’s how to protect yourself.

May 23, 2019 at 3:37 p.m.

When your Social Security number has been exposed, you're vulnerable. When the bad guys know your address, driver's license number and age along with your Social Security number, the risk...

5.4 million Illinois residents affected by massive Equifax data breach

June 2, 2018 at 1:17 p.m.

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said Monday that 5.4 million Illinois residents had personal financial information exposed in the massive Equifax data breach last week. Madigan got the Illinois number...

Bruce Woods and his wife, Haroldy, pose for a photo at their home in Dallas, Texas, on September 4, 2013. Bruce is 65 and is preparing to apply for Medicare. He and Haroldy want to learn the features of Medicare Advantage plans and Medigap policies to ensure that they have proper coverage.

Why seniors should choose wisely when selecting Medigap supplement insurance

May 23, 2019 at 3:37 p.m.

A plan to shut the doors on the most popular insurance policies used by retirees on Medicare will soon present difficult decisions for people choosing Medigap supplement insurance. In 2020,...

As the investigation into Equifax data breach grows, here’s what you need to do

August 18, 2019 at 4:26 p.m.

State attorneys general throughout the country are investigating one of the largest data breaches in the country, one that financial experts believe will leave millions of Americans at risk of...

A new report says that after a long pause trigged by the housing crash, new condo construction is picking up in Chicago, but the projects are geared mainly toward the ultraluxury market.

Chicago condo development picks up, but with focus on high-end units

June 2, 2018 at 2:57 p.m.

After almost coming to a halt after the housing crisis, new condo construction is picking up in downtown Chicago and is likely to continue, according to an Appraisal Research Counselors...

Why a later start to the school day could pump $1 billion into Illinois’ economy

June 2, 2018 at 4:22 p.m.

If school districts throughout the state moved starting times to 8:30 a.m. so middle and high school students could sleep longer, Illinois' economy would gain $1 billion within five years,...

Bitcoin has hit new highs in recent days, causing some to wonder if the crytocurrency is poised to tumble.

Why investors should be wary of bitcoin

May 23, 2019 at 3:37 p.m.

You might be tantalized by the shocking rise in the value of bitcoin, but don't let it sweep you off your feet. This week bitcoin, a relatively young synthetic currency...

In this Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, file photo, Gov. Jerome Powell attends a Board of Governors meeting at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington. Powell spoke in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017.

Fed Governor Jerome Powell defends new banking rules to Chicago audience

June 2, 2018 at 6:07 p.m.

Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell told an audience of bankers in Chicago on Wednesday that the Fed wants to lift some of the rules imposed on bank directors after the...

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