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State Street is showing signs of a comeback, stop putting it off - get your financial world in order before an emergency strikes, and don’t let Halloween festivities at work derail your career.

Don’t let Halloween festivities at work derail your career - or worse, earn you a meeting with HR. Michelle Reisdorf, Chicago Jobs Expert at Robert Half here in Chicago joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with need to know advice.

It’s easy to put off, until you need it. That’s why building a financial go-bag - NOW - is key. Bill Ulivieri, Owner of Cenacle Capital Management in Glen View joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.

A look at Chicago’s tight housing market, a haircut and a neighborhood meal could transform your next trip into a real local experience, and leave your passport behind - island destinations where you won’t need one.

The islands are calling - and your passport isn’t invited. Cindy Richards, editor in chief at She Buys Travel in Chicago, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to share sunny destinations where U.S. citizens can answer that call...

A look at the busy week ahead on Wall Street, Technology promised easier reservations - Instead, getting a table often becomes a chore and a pair of investment ideas from a money pro.

Hollywood is looking to bring the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears back into the spotlight with a new television series in development. There’s a major shakeup in the soda wars as KFC dumps Pepsi for Coca-Cola at its U.S. restaurants after four decades. And birthday cakes are bringing big business to Chicago’s Brown Sugar Bakery.

The latest read on inflation comes in hot, a look at the renewed push to ensure AM radio remains available in all cars, and Amazon introduces wearable technology that can remember and take notes on everything you say.

Inflation is heating up again, football meets romance as the Chicago Bears star in a Hallmark holiday rom-com, and a 90-day comeback plan after losing your job.

Rights now is the perfect time for a financial reset ahead of the busy holiday season, our neighborhood supermarket could be the next frontline in cyber warfare and Sometimes the best getaway is simply getting away to sleep.

The holidays are fast approaching - and so are the expenses. Sandi Bragar, Chief Client Officer and Partner at Aspiriant in San Francisco joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss why now is the perfect time for a financial reset.

A look at the busy week ahead on Wall Street, the next big sports tech breakthrough could be inside the ball and a visit with our Monday afternoon Stock Picker.

Mike Ditka was more than a legendary football coach - he also turned his fame into a business empire and a powerful broadcasting brand. Robots are now giving manicures at local beauty salons, and a woman is building a business around one of life's biggest transitions.

A Chicago-area woman has built a business around a growing challenge facing millions of American families - helping older adults downsize, sell their homes, and transition into the next chapter of their lives. Lisa Stover, senior transitions expert and owner of Presto Real Estate and Services in Naperville, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss

Vehicle inventories remain tight, prompting more buyers to consider factory orders instead of settling for what's on the lot. Matt Jones, an independent auto expert in Los Angeles, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with key advice.

Key advice for first-time homebuyers, the company behind Spirit Halloween is getting into the Christmas spirit with a major holiday expansion, and the nuclear energy renaissance is creating new opportunities for investors.

The White Sox could make history today, clinching a postseason series at home for the first time since the 1906 World Series. Plus, when artificial intelligence goes shopping and makes a purchasing error, who owns the mistake? And simple steps to keep money from dividing your family later.

Money can divide families after a loved one dies - but there are some key steps you can take to prevent resentment, confusion and conflict after you're gone. Jonathan Shenkman, President and Chief Investment Officer of ParkBridge Wealth Management in New York, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.

More people are having AI agents shop for them - but a big question is: When they buy the wrong item, who pays for the mistake? Phil Bruno, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at ACI Worldwide in New York, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss.

Chicago comes alive during the holidays, making a downtown staycation an opportunity to experience our own city at its most festive time. The famous McDonald’s Monopoly promotion is making its return, and office romance can get complicated fast. What workers should know.

Chicago comes alive during the holidays, making a downtown staycation an opportunity to experience our own city at its most festive time. Cindy Richards, Editor in Chief of SheBuysTravel.com here in Chicago joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.

The White Sox are rolling, the Bears keep winning with different quarterbacks, and Chicago sports fans are embracing October - sporting their gear and packing bars. Plus, when saying YES to friends starts taking a toll on your wallet, and the Chicago Marathon brings runners - and big business - to the city.

A look at today’s key government jobs report, Americans are taking a break from alcohol and the beverage industry is taking notice, and how a taste of California inspired a homegrown Chicago taco business.

Taylor’s Tacos is celebrating its anniversary today - a Chicago business that turned a love of street tacos into a thriving catering operation. Taylor Mason, Founder and Co-Owner of Taylor's Tacos here in Chicago joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.

A look at how the Chicago White Sox have become one of baseball’s great underdog stories - rising from historic struggles to earn an AL Division Series showdown with the Cleveland Guardians; we explore calendar stalking - repeatedly checking coworkers’ shared calendars for clues about company news, organizational changes and access to leadership; and social engineering gets an AI upgrade, and the risks are growing.

The widespread availability of AI is making sophisticated cybercrime easier - and increasingly, criminals are targeting people instead of technology. Adam Levin, Founder of CyberScout and Author of the book "Swiped" based in Nashville joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss.

Forget office gossip - some workers are turning to calendar stalking - repeatedly checking coworkers’ shared calendars for clues about company news - organizational changes and access to leadership. Michelle Reisdorf, Jobs Expert at Robert Half here in Chicago joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.

The latest TikTok trend is taking the guesswork out of lunch by letting the social media platform choose where you eat, your car is collecting more data than you think, and a look at the surprisingly simple money lesson we can take away from Fat Bear week.

Alaska’s fat bears know a little something about planning - build reserves during abundant times to help weather whatever comes next. Chuck Carlson, CEO of Horizon Investment Services joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to talk about taking this concept and applying it to your own finances.

The big week for Chicago sports fans continues - the Bears did their part last night, beating the Eagles - and now it’s up to the Cubs and White Sox. European Christmas markets are becoming a holiday travel tradition for Americans, and your next opportunity could start with an unexpected conversation.

If you’re looking for a job - your job is looking for a job. That’s why taking every meeting - even if the opportunity doesn’t seem right - could open the door to your next one. Rick Cobb, founder of the workplace consulting firm 2-Discern here in Chicago, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.

Affording to buy a home is about much more than just the mortgage payment... Dru Wischhover - Founder and Owner of Inspired Title Group here in Chicago joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to talk about the true cost of home-ownership.

Chicago sports fans, this could be a week to remember - and a boost for the city's economy. Plus, one of the big debates among parents these days: When should your kid get their first phone? And a visit with our Monday afternoon stock picker.

A look at how the GLP-1 revolution is moving far beyond weight loss, why Chicago is officially a baseball town - with the Cubs and White Sox headed to the playoffs - and how a Chicago woman turned her passion for holiday decorating into a thriving business.

From Halloween haunts to Christmas wonderlands - one Chicago entrepreneur has spent 25 years turning holiday decorating into a thriving business. Kelly Fitzsimmons, Founder of Light Up Your Holidays here in Chicago joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.

Millions of Americans are taking Social Security early amid financial pressures and fears about the program’s future, Halloween is now big business - from dog costumes to twelve-foot skeletons - and Meta smart glasses are evolving from wearable tech into personal assistants.

Halloween is bigger than ever - as adults, pets and elaborate home decorations help turn the spooky season into serious business. Jan Rogers Kniffen, CEO of J. Rogers Kniffen Worldwide in New York joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.

Your personality may shape your finances more than you think - and understanding your money habits could be the first step toward building wealth, Farmer’s Fridge finds its next big opportunity in the American workplace, and new data shows nearly one-third of young adults are living with their parents.

New data shows nearly one-third of young adults are living with their parents - and the financial consequences can last for decades, especially for mom and dad. Alonso Munoz, Chief Investment Officer at Hamilton Capital Partners in Atlanta joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss.

Your personality may shape your finances more than you think - and knowing your money habits could be the first step toward building wealth. Sandi Bragar, Chief Client Officer at Aspiriant in San Francisco joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.