A big question a lot of homeowners have as they approach retirement - Should you pay off your mortgage now or wait? - And often, the right answer involves more than simply comparing interest rates. Michael Bogardus, a Certified Financial Planner with the Harbor Oak Team at Barnum Financial Group in Shelton, Connecticut, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.

A prominent AI researcher has quit his job - warning that leading companies in the space are moving too quickly toward potentially uncontrollable super-intelligence. Matt Wren, Tech Expert and Founder of VRAR Chicago joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.

A preview of the busy week ahead on Wall Street, new renderings reveal a bold vision for the potential future home of the White Sox and the latest travel trend puts overlooked destinations in the spotlight.

A breakdown of today’s big government jobs report, how an enslaved pitmaster’s recipes became a celebrated American barbecue legacy, and a local business leader expanding access to affordable solar power.

Retirement balances are hitting record highs - and although it might be tempting to tap into that money, experts warn financially squeezed savers to think twice before raiding their accounts. Professional beach volleyball takes over Chicago’s Oak Street Beach this weekend for the 2026 AVP League Championships, and Tesla prepares to reveal its latest vision for fully driverless transportation.

The cost of buying a new car has become prohibitive for many people—making used vehicles an attractive alternative, Chicago’s craft beer boom is losing its fizz, and some experts say the job market is dead—and it’s not coming back.

Some experts say the job market is dead - and it’s not coming back. Rick Cobb, founder of the Chicago workplace consulting firm 2-Discern, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.

Starting early when saving for a kid’s education is key, a look at how some travel influencers stretch the truth, and what’s behind the explosion of sports tourism as fans turn away games, fantasy drafts and major events into full-scale destination weekends.

Sports tourism is exploding - as fans turn "Away-Games" - fantasy drafts - and major events into full-scale destination weekends.

Angie Rice, Co-Founder of Boutique Travel Advisors based in Scottsdale, Arizona joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss.

From kindergarten drop-off to college move-in day - it happens much faster than most parents expect - and having a plan to pay for it all is key. Sandi Bragar - Chief Client Officer and Partner at Aspiriant in San Francisco joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.