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Kimberly Palmer: 7 saving strategies you may not have tried yet

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:18:47 GMT

With the holiday shopping season just starting and prices of many consumer goods continuing to rise, saving money can seem impossible. But those financial pressures also make doing so even more important.“Saving is your margin,” says Eric Maldonado, a certified financial planner and owner of Aquila Wealth Advisors. “When things happen — your car breaks down or there’s a layoff, or smaller stuff like gifts for the holidays — you have something to fall back on.” Maldonado notes that saving can also allow you to have money for fun things.The personal savings rate for Americans has been dropping in the last few months, and as of July was 3.5%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.Maldonado recommends aiming for a savings rate closer to 20% of your take-home income. “You can live off of 80% and put 20% toward deferred gratification,” he suggests.That guidance matches the popular 50/30/20 budget, which suggests putting 50% of your take-home income toward needs, 30% toward wan...

WGN Jarrett Payton's viral video captures Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift leaving Arrowhead Stadium together

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:18:47 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and pop star Taylor Swift were spotted together at Arrowhead Stadium stadium following Sunday's game.In a video captured by WGN TV's Jarrett Payton, Kelce and Swift could be seen walking side by side after the Chief's blowout win against the Chicago Bears. The video has gone viral and as of Monday morning, has over nine million views.Talk about being at the right place at the right time! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce leaving Arrowhead together after the game. #Bears #ChiefsKingdom #NFL pic.twitter.com/wrMoDszOme— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) September 25, 2023In his Twitter post, Payton said "Talk about being at the right place at the right time! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce leaving Arrowhead together after the game."Swift was seen during the game sitting next to Kelce's mother in a box suite, cheering on the Chiefs. Taylor Swift attends Chiefs game against Bears amid Kelce dating rumors The news comes amid rumors ...

2 DePaul students robbed on Lincoln Park campus

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:18:47 GMT

CHICAGO — University officials say two DePaul students were involved in separate robberies overnight.According to the university, the robberies happened between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. on the Lincoln Park campus.According to a news release sent out by the university on Sunday, the robberies happened at the quad near West Belden Avenue and North Seminary Avenue, and at the intersection of West Belden Avenue and North Racine Avenue. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines University officials say during both incidents, the offenders approached the students and demanded their belongings. During one of the robberies, an offender pulled out a weapon and hit a student with it. Officials did not say what type of weapon was used.Following the robberies the university says it will be increasing its public safety presence on both campuses and Chicago police will be increasing patrols around campus.The university urges students to take extra steps to remain aware of their surroundings.

Monday Forecast: Temps in mid 70s with widely scattered rain

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:18:47 GMT

CHICAGO — Clouds and some sun Monday with a chance of showers. Winds: ESE 5-15 mph. Air quality is Moderate to Good around Chicagoland. High: 74, cooler lakeside. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here Mostly cloudy tonight with a chance of showers. Winds: E 5-10 mph. Low near 60.Tuesday Forecast: Cloudy skies and PM rain at times. Chance of an iso. t'storm. E 10-15 mph. High: 68.Extended outlook calls for some rain to continue into Wednesday with cooler than normal temps near 70. Back towards more sunshine and summer-like warmth by the end of the week. Some spots could get close to 80 this weekend with lots of September sunshine. Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

Another round of storms possible late day

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:18:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Severe storms brought tennis and baseball sized hail to the I-35 corridor Sunday evening, leaving behind what is likely to add up to millions of dollars in damage. PHOTOS: Large, damaging hail pummels parts of Central Texas Another round of showers and thunderstorms is possible later today, but storm coverage shouldn't be as widespread. There is a low risk of severe storms for those in Austin and southward, threats being large hail and damaging winds.Low risk of severe storms Monday afternoon/eveningRain chances will decrease substantially tomorrow into midweek. Afternoon highs will warm into the mid-90s -- still hotter than normal, but cooler than the triple digits we felt this past weekend. BLOG: El Niño into 2024: What that means for winter and spring NEW BLOG: October forecast Austin Interactive Weather Stats (2023) FIRST WARNING WEATHER: Stay up to date with your Central Texas forecast, sign up for our weather newsletter at kxan.com/newsletters Stay u...

Water main break in Rensselaerville closes road

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:18:47 GMT

RENSSELAERVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A water main break on NY 85 westbound CR 351 in Rensselaerville to Methodist Hill Road has shut down all lanes and shoulders at this time. Drivers in the area should expect delays. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Information on the water main break is limited at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information on the break and traffic becomes available.

Saint Louis University Hospital nurses going on 1-day strike today

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:18:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Labor issues at Saint Louis University Hospital are intensifying Monday morning. Nurses at the hospital are set to start a one-day strike in just hours.It will likely be a much different scene later Monday morning as nurses here hit the picket line for 24 hours starting at 7:00 a.m.The union for the SLU nurses, National Nurses United, says the nurses are striking to protest what they call "the refusal of the hospital administration to address the RN's deep concerns about patient care, safe staffing, and workplace violence." The strike follows a 94% yes vote to authorize a strike back on September 1.The union says nurses have given advance notice to the hospital to allow for alternative plans to be made for patient care during the strike. The union says SLU hospital nurses have been in negotiations since May of this year for a new contract, but the union shared with FOX 2 that there has been little to no movement on key issues. Think twice before buying something from T...

'Seafood City' market in University City facing $300,000 lawsuit in unpaid rent

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:18:47 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - A hearing is set to happen Monday after a property owner in California files a lawsuit against the 'Seafood City' supermarket in University City. A lawsuit accuses the market of not paying $300,000in rent. However, there's another issue people who live around here are dealing with; the smell.County health inspectors ordered Seafood City to shut down back in December, saying the fridges storing the food were set at unsafe temperatures. Then in March inspectors found the market still open.FOX 2 spoke to someone who lives nearby. She shared that what surprises her is to hear the owner of Seafood City left behind an estimated 8,000 pounds of rotting seafood, and we can still smell it Monday morning.  Government should pay compensation for secretive Cold War-era testing, St. Louis victims say University City officials say they immediately hired bio-one to come in and clear out the building. The property owner in California agreed to pay for the cleanup. Court re...

Police investigating 'Speakeasy' bar and restaurant break-in

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:18:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police are investigating a burglary at a bar and restaurant in the Walnut Park East neighborhood of north St. Louis.They responded to "Speakeasy" on west Florissant Avenue at around 3:30 a.m. Police say there were no signs of forced entry or word of anything being taken. Government should pay compensation for secretive Cold War-era testing, St. Louis victims say FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Rams settlement survey available now until Oct. 13

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:18:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Board of Aldermen is meeting Monday to discuss what to do with money from the Rams' settlement.The city received about $250 million in the NFL settlement over the Rams move to Los Angeles. They're asking for residents' opinion on what to do with the funding in an online survey. Government should pay compensation for secretive Cold War-era testing, St. Louis victims say It's available until October 13. For more information, click here.