6 ways to spot student loan forgiveness scams
Scams about during difficult financial times. Here’s how to avoid falling prey to student loan forgiveness scams.
Scams about during difficult financial times. Here’s how to avoid falling prey to student loan forgiveness scams.
Credit card vs. cash: How to decide which payment method is most beneficial
PErsonal finance expert Dan Roccato breaks down what you should factors you should consider when using various forms of payment.
PErsonal finance expert Dan Roccato breaks down what you should factors you should consider when using various forms of payment.
Credit card debt burdens nearly half of Americans, survey says: Here’s how to pay yours down
Credit card debt affects nearly half the country and the average American has an outstanding balance of more than $6,000, according to a recent survey. Here's how you can pay off your credit card debt quickly.
Credit card debt affects nearly half the country and the average American has an outstanding balance of more than $6,000, according to a recent survey. Here's how you can pay off your credit card debt quickly.
Millions of people may still be eligible for COVID-19 stimulus checks, but the deadline is coming up
Based on IRS and Treasury data, there could be between 9 and 10 million people who have not yet received their payments.
Based on IRS and Treasury data, there could be between 9 and 10 million people who have not yet received their payments.
Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% in 2023
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment means the average recipient will receive more than $140 a month starting in January.
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment means the average recipient will receive more than $140 a month starting in January.
Lake County residents impacted by pandemic can now apply for rental assistance
If you live in Lake County and are having trouble paying your rent, you may be eligible to receive rental assistance.
If you live in Lake County and are having trouble paying your rent, you may be eligible to receive rental assistance.
Lake County offering rental assistance to some residents
If you live in Lake County and are having trouble paying your rent, you may be eligible to receive rental assistance.
If you live in Lake County and are having trouble paying your rent, you may be eligible to receive rental assistance.
Home prices see ‘forceful deceleration’ in July: Case-Shiller
Home prices decreased slightly on a monthly basis in July, and annual growth decelerated, according to Case-Shiller. Here's how you can take advantage of your home equity.
Home prices decreased slightly on a monthly basis in July, and annual growth decelerated, according to Case-Shiller. Here's how you can take advantage of your home equity.
Cook County residents can now apply for $500 a month via guaranteed income program
The guaranteed income pilot program will send $500 to more than 3,200 Cook County residents each month for the next two years.
The guaranteed income pilot program will send $500 to more than 3,200 Cook County residents each month for the next two years.
Personal loan interest rates continue to climb for 3- and 5-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Biden administration revises student loan forgiveness for some borrowers
The Biden administration changed its approach on one part of its student loan forgiveness plan.
The Biden administration changed its approach on one part of its student loan forgiveness plan.
Cook County residents can now apply for $500 a month through guaranteed income program
The guaranteed income pilot program will send $500 to more than 3,200 Cook County residents each month for the next two years.
The guaranteed income pilot program will send $500 to more than 3,200 Cook County residents each month for the next two years.
Requested a late-filing tax extension? The deadline is looming closer
The IRS is urging Americans who received a late-filing extension to submit their 2021 tax returns before the Oct. 17 deadline.
The IRS is urging Americans who received a late-filing extension to submit their 2021 tax returns before the Oct. 17 deadline.
Housing market likely to tip economy into recession in 2023: Fannie Mae
A slowing housing market could bring a recession as soon as the first quarter of 2023, according to Fannie Mae. Here's what that means for you.
A slowing housing market could bring a recession as soon as the first quarter of 2023, according to Fannie Mae. Here's what that means for you.
Mortgage rates surge as market reacts to economic uncertainty
Mortgage rates surged again, averaging more than double what they were last year, Freddie Mac said.
Mortgage rates surged again, averaging more than double what they were last year, Freddie Mac said.
Tips for making Halloween budgeting less scary
Personal finance experts Rachel Cruze and George Kamel dish out advice for cutting down on Halloween expenses while still celebrating the best parts of the holiday.
Personal finance experts Rachel Cruze and George Kamel dish out advice for cutting down on Halloween expenses while still celebrating the best parts of the holiday.
The Great Resignation: How much does it cost to quit your job?
Quitting your job without a new one lined up is a daunting task, and will cost each person differently. Here are some tips for figuring out your number.
Quitting your job without a new one lined up is a daunting task, and will cost each person differently. Here are some tips for figuring out your number.
Final GDP estimate for Q2 confirms negative economic growth
GDP contracted in the second quarter of 2022, according to the final estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Here's what that means for you.
GDP contracted in the second quarter of 2022, according to the final estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Here's what that means for you.
Middle class hit disproportionately hard by rising inflation
Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, dishes out tips for people in the middle class looking to combat the impact of increasing inflation.
Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, dishes out tips for people in the middle class looking to combat the impact of increasing inflation.
Lightfoot cancels $42.7M pre-election property tax increase
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday scrapped plans for a $42.7 million pre-election property tax increase — half of what an automatic escalator would have allowed — but kept in place the inflationary trigger some City Council members are determined to repeal.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday scrapped plans for a $42.7 million pre-election property tax increase — half of what an automatic escalator would have allowed — but kept in place the inflationary trigger some City Council members are determined to repeal.