Having plenty of money for retirement doesn’t mean it will last long enough
Is retirement starting to tempt you? Maybe you peer into your 401(k) and think: "Not bad. Should I go for it?" Perhaps you've even run some numbers on a calculator...
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BlackRock CEO: Tax cuts could create ‘explosive deficits,’ do little to boost growth
The U.S. economy's growth has been "terrible" and President Donald Trump's proposed tax reforms are not likely to give the nation the boost that investors are expecting, the head of...
Some Chicago neighborhoods, suburbs still clawing back from housing crash
Housing prices in the Near West Side, Logan Square and a handful of other popular areas north of downtown are now well above their pre-crash peaks, but most of the...
At Trump Tower, an ‘amazing’ number of condos for sale or rent
Chicago's Trump Tower has an unusually large number of condominiums for sale and for rent, and real estate agents predict that a glut of available units in the building may...
Unsure if you’re saving enough for college? Check out these new tools.
How do you know if you are saving enough for college? New Fidelity tools take some of the mystery out of the process and could help ensure that families don't...
Chicago home sales come roaring back in March
Chicago home sales and prices rebounded strongly in March from a surprisingly sluggish February, just in time for the all-important spring housing season. The Illinois Realtors reported Friday a 13.1...
What frustrates tax filers the most? The answer might surprise you.
Americans finishing off their tax returns are annoyed by the complexity of the task, but that's not their top gripe. Corporations and wealthy people who don't pay their fair share...
Borrowers must fight for themselves as student loan reforms are rolled back
Message to people wondering how they are ever going to handle all their student loans: Be tough. Pay up. Don't expect the federal government to play Mr. Nice Guy. In...
Shopping for a home? New data show it’s slim pickings
Potential buyers out shopping for homes may be disappointed by the limited choices they're likely to find in pockets of the Chicago-area housing market this spring. But the higher home...
What if you can’t afford to pay your taxes? Applying for an extension is an option
Taxes are due April 18. What should you do if you can't finish your tax return on time or if you don't have the money to pay your taxes now?...