Have you reached that point in your life where you walked across the stage and received your high school diploma? Look where you are now:...

As a teen, investing your hard-earned money is probably the last thing that comes to mind, but it may be more important than you think....

Young adults starting their independent financial lives are often bewildered by choices about the credit needed to accomplish their...

A new form of investing is rapidly increasing among consumers and investment insiders. Socially responsible investing is defined as “the...

Approximately 37.9 million people in the U.S. live in poverty (Lee, 2023), and this number is growing every year. Have you ever wondered...

In mid-January 2023, large tech companies including Google, Amazon, and Meta, began to lay off large amounts of tech workers, which made...

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. The most typical scams may trick you by sending you phony emails, texts,...

While preparing for college—an exciting and important time—future students must consider their plans in regard to taking student loans...

There is no question that the financial strain of college has increased over the years. Many students and their families struggle to pay...

Summertime in Chicago is full of all types of fun, such as Lollapalooza and visiting the famous Bean, so young people are likely not...

In today’s interconnected world, being financially literate is more important than ever before. As Lizzy Brahin, On the Money Magazine...

“Did you know 12 million Americans take out payday loans each year, spending billions of dollars on loan fees or sinking them deeper and...

Microfinance offers financial services such as savings, loans, insurance, and money transfers to low-income people who are denied access...

In past years it was discovered that only 22 percent of 18-24-year-olds were deemed financially stable according to a sample study by the...

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, it has impacted everyone from businesses to individuals. A study done by Wiss found...

Retirement is the prize that hopefully awaits us all after decades of hard work. But what exactly comes with retirement? To help plan...

Many teens will be searching and applying for jobs this summer. During employment, consider receiving your payments through direct...

Spend a few days in Chicago, and you will no doubt hear residents complain about the city’s high tax rates. But is this really an...

I remember Mardi handing me my first paycheck after a busy Sunday night working at Scooter’s Frozen Custard. On the walk home, I ripped...

In past years it was discovered that only 22 percent of 18-24-year-olds were deemed financially stable according to a sample study by the...