4 Ways You Can Earn More in 2014

Try these easy ways to ramp up earnings this year.

How to Find $100 a Month in Your Financial 'Junk Drawer'

Follow these tips to save $100 painlessly.

Local Jobs: Jewel, Swim Teacher, Custodian, Mechanic, Bank Teller

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Local Job Standouts: Beer Tasting Specialist, Obamacare Scheduler, Casino Security

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Palos Native Brings Unique Workout Approach to New Suburban Gyms

Learn the theory behind the gym's style of workouts, which has everyone on a heart rate monitor to track and improve results.

Local Jobs: Dentist Assistant, Beauty Advisor, Banker, Caregiver

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Local Job Standouts: Golf Course Manager, Water Park Lifeguard, Wendy's Wants 'Smiles'

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Possible 40 Million Target Customers' Credit Card Info Stolen

The Secret Service is investigating a "massive data breach" at the national retail chain, spanning Black Friday until Dec. 15, according to reports.

Local Job Standouts: Bookmobile Driver, Chicago Animal Control, Baristas Galore

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Local Jobs: Teacher, Starbucks, Dietary Aide

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I Navigated Healthcare.gov And Lived To Tell About It

Affordable Care Act pulls through for self-employed writer.

12 Best Jobs For 2014 That Pay Up To $60 Per Hour

Here are some high-paying jobs that offer financial and career security.

How Credit Cards Can Make Your Household Budget Work Better

Using a credit card can help your family better track monthly expenses. Here's how one couple did it the smart way.

How Much Extra Would You Pay for 'Made in the USA'?

American-made goods can sometimes be 80 percent more expensive than foreign imports.

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Local Job Standouts: College Baseball Coach, Mall Cop, Teacher's Alliance

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Did Abused Cows Produce the Cheese on Your Frozen Pizza?

Video of cows being beaten and stabbed prompts Nestle, maker of DiGiorno and Jack's frozen pizzas, to drop Wisconsin dairy farm.

TCF Bank Branch Inside Palos Heights Jewel Closing

The bank is set to close in March of 2014.

The Jobseeker's Holiday Survival Guide

10 steps to find the joy in the December job hunt.

Unemployment: What Are the Big Trends?

Unemployment rate improves as long-term unemployment persists.

The Best Things to Buy in December

Is 'Good Debt' Ruining Your Chance of Retiring?

Don't let monthly bills weigh you down.

Local Jobs: Panduit, Loss Prevention, ACT Instructor, Dog Walker

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Pete’s Planning Similar Sized Store as Mariano’s on 143rd Street

Pete’s Fresh Market is still planning to build on 143rd Street between Marquette Bank and John Humphrey Drive, provided Orland Park officials sign off on the next submitted plan.

Phillips Chevy Expands in Southland, Binny's Celebrates with Ditka and More

Southland Business Briefs: A "storefront ministry" opens in Frankfort, an all-natural pet store is opening this weekend and more news from the south suburbs.

Suburban Job Standouts: IHOP Needs More Applicants, Bible Teacher, Children's Fitness

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Eataly Chicago Opens to Massive Crowds

The 63,000-square-foot Italian food gourmet superstore opened on Monday with lines that stretched two blocks long.

Local Jobs: Children’s Fitness, Admin Assistant, Bookkeeper, Hair Stylist, Massage Therapist

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Is Your Job the 1 of 10 That Could Disappear?

These jobs are ripe for downsizing, thanks to technology.

8 Ways to Finish the Year Strong

There's plenty to do this year to get ready for the new year.

Sick and Mired: Are Your Debts Making You Crazy?

What to do if your finances are taking a toll on your health.

5 Podcasts That'll Help You Think Like an Entrepreneur

Listen, learn, and reap the rewards of free advice.

Suburban Job Standouts: Casino Countroom, Chess Teacher, Developmental Disabilities Non-Profit

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6 Popular Tax Breaks That Could Disappear in 2014

Without extensions from Congress, several important tax breaks may end.

4 Important Money Lessons We Learned While Working for Minimum Wage

Sometimes jobs that pay the least teach you the most valuable money lessons.

Why December Is Prime Time For Your Job Search

Companies often 'find' money they must spend by year's end.

Local Jobs: Production Manager, Banker, Marketing, Pharmacy

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4 Out of 5 Workers Say They Need New Skills

A new survey from Kaplan/LinkedIn reinforces need to keep skills fresh.

5 Programs Helping the Long-Term Unemployed Find Work

Long-term unemployment has surged 213 percent since 2007.

Lifestyle Inflation: How to Earn More, Spend More, and Get Nowhere

Increasing your spending when you get a bigger paycheck isn't a recipe for financial success.