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Jul 6, 2011

By Kim Vatis

Business of Home: How Lunch Can Eat at Your Income

While peanut butter and jelly or leftovers may seem drag, taking a lunch from home can add up to thousands of dollars over time.

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Jun 15, 2011

By Kim Vatis

How to Ask for a Raise Right Now

Experts say while it's a delicate time, it may also be the right time to ask for a raise.

Mar 9, 2010

Personal Finance Terms Glossary

Kiplinger has compiled this exhaustive list of financial terms that helps take some of the guess-work out of your money management.

Kim Vatis

Oct 7, 2010

Recession Lessons: Take-Aways From the Financial Meltdown

More people have personal budgets.

Smart Money

Aug 11, 2011

By Kim Vatis

Give Your Financial Risk Tolerance a Check-Up

Did you sell at the bottom? Are you awake at night worrying about your money? Most advisors suggest you stay the course, but a good gut check may be worth your time.

Summer Jobs

Jun 1, 2011

By Kim Vatis

How to Beat a Tough Teen Job Market

Teen unemployment in Illinois is higher than national average.

Smart Money

May 18, 2011

By Kim Vatis

Business of Home: Save on Summer Travel

Airfares and hotel rates are rising, not just because of higher gas prices, but also because of higher demand.

Kim Vatis

May 11, 2011

By Kim Vatis

Business of Home: Manage Parenting Costs

Five suggestions for taming and preparing for the bundle of bills that come with a new bundle of joy.

Kim Vatis

May 4, 2011

By Kim Vatis

Business of Home: Fix Your Credit Score

Experts say credit scores are sinking due to the economic downturn.

Kim Vatis

Apr 25, 2011

By Kim Vatis

Business Of Home: Protect Your Estate

Congress is giving families a gift, but they need to act now and plan.

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Longtime Friends Share $7.4 Million Lottery Prize

Pair hits the jackpot after years of playing Illinois Lottery.

Illinois House Approves Concealed Carry Plan

Gun owners in the only state still banning concealed weapons would win that right under a plan approved by the Illinois House on Friday, but the governor and other powerful Democrats oppose the plan because...

J-Hud Signs On To Judge "American Idol"

Chicago native agrees to participate in rumored all-alumni judging panel.

Chief Justice John Roberts Visits Indiana School

Roberts gives commencement speech to high school he graduated from.

NBCChicago.com to Livestream "Bike the Drive"

Coverage begins online at 5:30 a.m. and concludes at 9 a.m.

Sox Beat Marlins in 11

Chicago 4, Miami 3

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