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WBBM devotes an hour each weekday to discussion about the economy and
financial markets with some of the top experts in the nation.
financial markets with some of the top experts in the nation.
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Tax season is upon us - and getting them done as soon as possible means faster refunds - fewer delays and more time to put that money to work. Elizabeth Buffardi, Founder of Crescendo Financial Planners in Oak Brook, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.
Financial markets are closed for today’s federal holiday, but retailers are open and leaning on dead presidents to move inventory. Polish bakeries across the area are bracing for the annual paczki rush, and minty magic is back at McDonald’s as Shamrock Shakes usher in the St. Patrick’s Day season.
Chicago home affordability remains tight despite easing pressures nationwide; tips on buying a first car for a teen or young adult; and a local urologist who founded Down There Urology, became a reality TV star, and promotes diversity in medicine nationwide.
We meet a local board-certified urologist who founded Down There Urology, became a reality TV star, and promotes diversity in medicine nationwide. Doctor Fenwa Milhouse, CEO of Down There Urology here in Chicago joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss...
Despite trade-war fears and economic turbulence, Chicago CEOs are overwhelmingly bullish; some extended school trips now carry price tags rivaling a family vacation — plus how a “digital detox” can improve your mental health.
We’re quick to criticize kids for being addicted to TikTok, social media and chasing “likes,” but adults — even older ones — can be just as bad, if not worse, when it comes to seeking the dopamine hits those platforms provide.
Jennifer Jolly, Tech Life columnist for USA Today and founder and editor-in-chief of Techish.com in Seattle, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details...
Latest on the big government jobs report, a look at the rising cost of youth sports, and weighing the value of natural versus lab-grown diamonds.
From hockey and tennis to Irish dance, kids’ activities can strain family budgets, forcing parents to make tough financial trade-offs.
Craig Bolanos, co-founder and wealth advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners in Inverness and Downers Grove, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss strategies to help make it all work.
The latest on the Bears’ multi-state stadium search, making a concert or a game the center of your next adventure, and delivery robots getting “dirty looks” as they roll down city sidewalks.
Food delivery robots offer convenience and are being tested in markets nationwide, but many people - including in Chicago - see them as sidewalk clutter that complicates already crowded pedestrian spaces, with some saying their dogs aren’t big fans either.
Paul Hochman, president of Humongous Media in Cambridge, Massachusetts, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss.
A lot of people plan trips around a big event or activity - like a concert, a golf tournament, or Wimbledon.
With trips like these, it’s often a great idea to bring in a professional.
Juliet Huddy, travel vlogger and curator at JetSetJulietTravels.com, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.
The Super Bowl flu strikes again as millions of workers call in sick the Monday after the big game. Solo dining is becoming more common, with more consumers ordering meals just for themselves. And with credit card rates near historic highs, more consumers are searching for ways to regain control of mounting debt.
With credit card rates near historic highs, more consumers are searching for ways to regain control of mounting debt.
Ted Rossman, an industry analyst at Bankrate.com in New York, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with key tips on digging out.
Solo dining is becoming more common, with more consumers ordering meals just for themselves.
Sami Sparber, a reporter for Axios, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.
As the labor market remains tight, many are asking whether this is the new normal. Your food-delivery habit could be costing you big-time, and we check back in with a black female-owned Chicago pop-up food truck and catering business serving soulful, authentic street-style tacos across the city.
A local Black female-owned Chicago pop-up, food truck, and catering business is serving soulful, authentic street-style tacos across the city. Taylor Mason, founder and co-owner of Taylor’s Tacos, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.
Prediction markets surge during the Big Game weekend and the Olympics. The Chicago Auto Show returns with new vehicles, indoor test tracks, and ride-along experiences. And the dream of retirement is fading as higher living costs push older Americans back to work.
Rising living costs are forcing more retirees back to work, with many older Americans “unretiring” just to afford everyday expenses.
Craig Bolanos, co-founder and wealth advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss.
The Chicago Auto Show returns this weekend - offering a close-up look at new vehicles. indoor test tracks, and interactive experiences.
Jennifer Morand, President of the Chicago Auto Trade Association and General Manager of the Chicago Auto Show joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with a preview...
Jobs growth slowed sharply last month, journalism takes another major hit with layoffs at a legendary newspaper, and millions of Americans have lost track of old retirement and financial accounts - leaving real money on the table.
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