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Property taxes in the Chicago area are high, especially compared with how much we earn to pay them
by Liz Fischer
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Thinking of riding out the recession by pursuing a degree? Some pay off more than others
by Jessica Girdwain
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Don’t forget about everyday retail discounts, which aren’t strictly recession relief but have sprouted like mushrooms since the recession began.
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The sluggish economy isn’t all bad—tax incentives and seller discounts mean bargains for consumers
by Kirsten Jerch
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What does it really cost to live here, anyway?
by Katherine Hajduch
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CTA fares went up again. Once you figure in inflation, though, are we really paying more than we used to?
by Emily L. Hauser
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Lack of health insurance isn’t a problem just for the uninsured
by Emily Kaiser
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What do you really save when you do it yourself? A pseudoscientific experiment
by Beth Marino
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The money funding Illinois candidates for the U.S. House doesn't all come from Illinois
by Esther Kang
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Politicians seeking new revenue without raising taxes are fond of the old adage that the gambling industry is recession-proof. Wanna bet?
by Graham Meyer
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