World Cup - Fixer-Uppers & Splitting the Check

Fall Spend - Midwest Destinations & TATES Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shop

As summer winds down, now is the time to budget for back-to-school costs and fall activities - explore great travel destinations close to home and celebrate Route 66 with homemade ice cream, old-fashioned sodas, and hometown charm.

Stocks Tumble - Pets & Fitness Tech

A look at the sell-off on Wall Street, why experts say you should understand the true cost of pet ownership before bringing one home, and the latest technology to improve your health and fitness.

WBBM Noon Business Hour - Pets

From rising vet bills to expensive boarding, experts say people considering getting a pet should understand and factor in the true cost of ownership before bringing one home. Ed Gjertsen, Certified Financial Planner and Founder of Engage Wealth Group here in Chicago, joins Judson Richards on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss.

Sneaker Wars - Cost of Waiting & Dining Costs

The sneaker world has changed dramatically, with competition much fiercer - forcing every shoe brand to step up its game, one of the biggest investing mistakes people make isn't choosing the wrong investment - it's waiting too long to get started and how higher restaurant prices have reached "the breaking point" for more diners.

WBBM Noon Business Hour - Dining Costs

As restaurant prices continue to climb - many consumers are reaching their spending limits - forcing operators to rethink value and affordability. Doug Roth, Founder and President of Playground Hospitality here in Chicago joins Judson Richards on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss.