Kayce T. Ataiyero

Think the addition of a new area code in Chicago won't affect you because you're a cell phone user too cool for land lines? Think again. When the 872 area...

When I'm out shopping, I often check my account balances with my cell phone to avoid possible overdrafts. I access my account information through my phone's Web browser or send...

Earlier this year, I told you about the Chicago man who lost $2,200 to a debt settlement company that authorities said made false promises of being able to reduce his...

One of the tricks I use to get myself to save money is to collect spare change. When my 5-gallon water jug gets reasonably full, I count the coins and...

We've all been there: You open your fridge and grab some food that's been in there for a while. You turn over the package and the label says "Best if...

The crime of identity theft made headlines again when word leaked last month that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and his wife were victimized by a fraud ring that got...

Juggling multiple debt payments each month can be tough, so offers to consolidate your debt into one lower monthly payment can be pretty enticing. But is taking out a debt...

After trying unsuccessfully to make ends meet, more people are opting to make the financial choice of last resort: filing for bankruptcy. Personal bankruptcy filings for July were up 34...

Would you pay $35 to borrow $17? No? Well, that's how much your checking account would be dinged if you didn't have enough money in it to cover an average...

Jerald Marshall was searching for jobs online when he came across an ad for a Google work-at-home business. The ad featured a "Chicago Tribune News" story about Mike Steadman, a...