Savings
What To Do With Your Tax Refund
Most tax filers are getting a refund after they file their 2012 return. With the average refund running about $3,000, a lot of people will be thinking about what to do with the extra cash.
For One Family, Small Saving Steps Add Up To Serious Money
When it comes to saving money, baby steps can add up to big payoffs.
Inspector General Lists Ideas For Reducing City Budget Shortfall
Chicago’s Inspector General is out with his latest list of options that could help the city reduce its nearly $300 million budget shortfall.
Emanuel: Wellness Program For City Workers Could Save Millions
The mayor estimates the healthcare cost savings will total tens of millions of dollars a year, by targeting and helping the small percentage of workers who cost the city the most for their health care.
Expert: Baby Boomers Facing Financial Squeeze, Not Saving Enough
Baby Boomers are facing a real financial squeeze as their savings dwindle, and their parents pass along less than anyone hoped.
Emanuel: Competitive Bidding For Recycling Has Saved City $1 Million
The City of Chicago has cut its recycling costs by $1 million in the three months since the managed competition program began, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Tuesday.
Emanuel: City Has Exceeded Pledge To Save $75 Million
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the city has exceeded its pledge to save taxpayers $75 million for this year.
Emanuel: Better Use Of City’s Grant Money Could Save Taxpayers $20M
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is announcing budget reforms that will ensure federal and state grants are spent in full, and thus, taxpayers are saved money.
City-County Task Force Finds $11 Million In Savings
A task force assigned with finding ways for Chicago and Cook County to save money by joining efforts has apparently found some.
Emanuel Touts City’s Savings Record For His First 100 Days
This week marks a major milestone of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s young administration, and he is reflecting on his first 100 days in office.
Emanuel: Consulting Firm To Find Savings In City Procurement Process
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has hired an outside accounting firm to streamline the City of Chicago’s procurement and contracting process, in what he hopes will save tens of millions of dollars.
CTA To Cut 54 Jobs
The Chicago Transit Authority says 54 positions will be eliminated, as part of budget cuts that will save the agency $15 million per year.
Phone Bill Savings Clinics
The Citizens Utility Board is planning a series of clinics next week in several Chicago suburbs to help consumers save money on their phone bills.
Quinn Criticized For Plan To Merge School Districts
Gov. Pat Quinn is drawing criticism for a proposal to cut the state’s costs by merging school districts.
Cafeteria Worker Gives Away Savings To Help Needy Kids
A cafeteria worker at Advocate Trinity Hospital on Chicago’s South Side spent a year saving her money, and today she gave it away – in the form of gifts to needy children at the hospital.
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