While Fed Chair Janet Yellen ends her tenure on an upbeat note, are there storm clouds ahead for the economy?

The Chicago Futures Exchange is set to start trading bitcoin, which has seen its value rise more than 1,000 percent since the start of the year. Just what is bitcoin?

President Donald Trump recently said the heart of his tax proposal “is a giant, beautiful, massive – the biggest ever in our country – tax cut.” We take a closer look at the plan.

Median incomes in America are on the rise. What will be the response of a Federal Reserve Board with vacancies?

The economy is adding jobs and unemployment is low, yet nearly 15 million Americans are on the hunt for full-time work. We discuss the job market with a Chicago Booth Review editor.

Another record-setting day on Wall Street. What’s propelling the stock surge—and can it last?

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise the benchmark interest rate again. What that means about the U.S. economy.

President Donald Trump’s tax plan was formally rolled out Wednesday. As promised on the campaign trail, the plan includes several business-friendly tax measures.

Can the city and Chicago Public Schools get on the road to fiscal health without bankruptcy? Lessons from other cities.

Nationally syndicated columnist Ilyce Glink offers advice on everything from managing student debt to retirement funds.

Last week’s rate hike is a sign of optimism over growth in the U.S. economy. But how will it impact borrowing, like mortgage and credit card rates?

The crackdown on undocumented immigrants has some Chicago residents on edge, while business leaders say it’s impacting the local economy.

Sixty-two percent of Chicago families have less than $2,000 in savings, according to a new report. While this type of financial insecurity can lead to unpaid bills and evictions, it can also directly impact city budgets.

President Donald Trump aims to cut financial regulations. We discuss how the banking and financial industries might change under his administration.

We talk with experts about which stocks will win and lose in a Trump administration.

As 2016 comes to a close, what are the smart steps we should be taking with our money? We get tips from a certified financial planner.