Texas federal judge blocks Biden's student loan forgiveness
Biden’s student loan relief program has been struck down by a judge in Texas. Here’s what to do to lower your monthly payments today.
Biden’s student loan relief program has been struck down by a judge in Texas. Here’s what to do to lower your monthly payments today.
Experian to pay millions in lawsuit settlement, Illinois residents impacted
Experian will pay more than $16 million to settle lawsuits over a nationwide data breach.
Experian will pay more than $16 million to settle lawsuits over a nationwide data breach.
Fannie Mae's new rent reporting program helps renters build credit
Fannie Mae introduced a new rent reporting program that will allow renters to build credit and could open a path to homeownership.
Fannie Mae introduced a new rent reporting program that will allow renters to build credit and could open a path to homeownership.
Adidas to sell Yeezy products with different name after Kanye 'Ye' West fallout
Adidas terminated its partnership with Kanye West after his recent antisemitic comments.
Adidas terminated its partnership with Kanye West after his recent antisemitic comments.
Republicans likely take House, Senate undecided: What midterm election means for you
Here's where the midterm election results stand, and what it means for the future economy.
Here's where the midterm election results stand, and what it means for the future economy.
Facebook parent company Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, 13% of workforce
The layoffs come as Meta contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
The layoffs come as Meta contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
Inflation causes largest pay cut for Americans in 25 years, data shows
As Americans see their purchasing power get squeezed out by inflation, here's what you can do to stay on track.
As Americans see their purchasing power get squeezed out by inflation, here's what you can do to stay on track.
Air pollution tests at Pilsen scrap yard may be botched, EPA says
Pilsen residents wanting to learn more about toxic pollution from a nearby scrap metal-shredding operation will have to wait after government-mandated air monitors apparently failed to work properly.
Pilsen residents wanting to learn more about toxic pollution from a nearby scrap metal-shredding operation will have to wait after government-mandated air monitors apparently failed to work properly.
Good news: Personal loan interest rates plunge for 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.
Credit card borrowers slip back into pre-pandemic habits, TransUnion says — here’s how to pay off your debt
Consumers are paying less toward their credit card balances than they did during the pandemic, according to TransUnion. Here are ways to help you pay down your debt quicker.
Consumers are paying less toward their credit card balances than they did during the pandemic, according to TransUnion. Here are ways to help you pay down your debt quicker.
Student loan refund checks on their way to millions: Here's what to do if you don't benefit
As Biden’s student loan forgiveness program faces legal battles, refund checks are being sent to borrowers who paid down their loans during the pandemic payment pause.
As Biden’s student loan forgiveness program faces legal battles, refund checks are being sent to borrowers who paid down their loans during the pandemic payment pause.
Personal loan interest rates soar 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.
Mortgage rates drop slightly as homebuyers navigate 'unpredictable landscape': Freddie Mac
Rates for the 30-year mortgage dropped slightly this week but still hover near 7%, according to Freddie Mac.
Rates for the 30-year mortgage dropped slightly this week but still hover near 7%, according to Freddie Mac.
Illinois AG Raoul files lawsuit to stop Albertsons-Kroger merger
Kwame Raoul believes the merger could severely reduce competition, leading to increased food prices.
Kwame Raoul believes the merger could severely reduce competition, leading to increased food prices.
Fed delivers fourth 75 basis point rate hike, may soon slow pace
A widely anticipated 75 basis point interest rate hike was announced by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.
A widely anticipated 75 basis point interest rate hike was announced by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.
Housing market will lead us into a recession, and will lead us out: MBA forecast
While the housing market could bring the economy into a recession next year, it could also bring it out, economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) conference said.
While the housing market could bring the economy into a recession next year, it could also bring it out, economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) conference said.
Ferrero chocolate factory breaks ground in Bloomington
Governor JB Pritzker was on hand for Wednesday’s groundbreaking in Bloomington. The facility is a $214 million investment that will create 200 new jobs over the next four years.
Governor JB Pritzker was on hand for Wednesday’s groundbreaking in Bloomington. The facility is a $214 million investment that will create 200 new jobs over the next four years.
Ferrero chocolate factory in Bloomington breaks ground
Ferrero has broken ground on its first North American location to produce Kinder Bueno products, and the chocolate factory is calling Illinois home.
Ferrero has broken ground on its first North American location to produce Kinder Bueno products, and the chocolate factory is calling Illinois home.
Personal loan interest rates at near-record gap with credit cards, boosting savings opportunity
The interest rate on personal loans is much lower than the one on credit cards, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Here’s how you can use these lower interest rates to pay down debt.
The interest rate on personal loans is much lower than the one on credit cards, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Here’s how you can use these lower interest rates to pay down debt.
What is the Workers' Rights Amendment and what would it mean for Illinois?
Thom Serafin, political analyst with Serafin & Associates, explains the so-called Workers' Rights Amendment and what it would mean if Illinois voted to approve it.
Thom Serafin, political analyst with Serafin & Associates, explains the so-called Workers' Rights Amendment and what it would mean if Illinois voted to approve it.