Tips to consider when signing up for gas reward credit cards
Consumer reporter Steve Noviello talks about the pitfalls of gas reward credit cards and which ones offer the best bang for your buck.
Consumer reporter Steve Noviello talks about the pitfalls of gas reward credit cards and which ones offer the best bang for your buck.
Texas man wins $100,000 suing robocallers, shares how you can too
A Texas man says he's won $100,000 suing illegal telemarketing robocallers. And you can, too.
A Texas man says he's won $100,000 suing illegal telemarketing robocallers. And you can, too.
Student loan repayments: White House to extend pandemic pause through Aug. 31
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Home prices surge in January after months of growth deceleration, data shows
Home prices surged in January ahead of the start of this year's spring homebuying season. Here's how homeowners can take advantage of their home's value.
Home prices surged in January ahead of the start of this year's spring homebuying season. Here's how homeowners can take advantage of their home's value.
Chicago police investigating two downtown break-ins at Loop stores
Thieves hit two stores in downtown Chicago within minutes early Tuesday.
Thieves hit two stores in downtown Chicago within minutes early Tuesday.
General Iron proposes return to Lincoln Park
General Iron’s owner is proposing to return the junked-car and metal-shredding business to Lincoln Park where it operated for decades before shutting down at the end of 2020.
General Iron’s owner is proposing to return the junked-car and metal-shredding business to Lincoln Park where it operated for decades before shutting down at the end of 2020.
The Brewed blends horror and java in new Logan Square coffee shop
Nick Mayor and Jen Lemasters, co-owners of The Brewed, give us a walkthrough of their delightfully frightening coffee shop in Logan Square.
Nick Mayor and Jen Lemasters, co-owners of The Brewed, give us a walkthrough of their delightfully frightening coffee shop in Logan Square.
Tips for negotiating lower rent amid increasing prices
Brian Carberry, senior managing editor of Rent.com, dishes out helpful tips for negotiating a lower rent amid steadily increasing prices.
Brian Carberry, senior managing editor of Rent.com, dishes out helpful tips for negotiating a lower rent amid steadily increasing prices.
Thieves smash windows of 2 Loop retail stores blocks apart
Storefronts of two businesses were broken into less than 30 minutes apart Tuesday morning in downtown Chicago.
Storefronts of two businesses were broken into less than 30 minutes apart Tuesday morning in downtown Chicago.
Car insurance costs are rising in 2022, and this state could see a 20% jump: report
Car insurance prices are rising, and could continue to rise in the year ahead. In Texas, in fact, some providers are planning hikes of about 20%.
Car insurance prices are rising, and could continue to rise in the year ahead. In Texas, in fact, some providers are planning hikes of about 20%.
Expert proposes new way for Biden to cancel student loans without Congress or executive action
President Joe Biden may be able to provide meaningful relief for Direct loan borrowers by revising an existing student loan forgiveness program, one analyst said.
President Joe Biden may be able to provide meaningful relief for Direct loan borrowers by revising an existing student loan forgiveness program, one analyst said.
Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts lawsuit dismissed after claim of false advertisement
A judge has ruled against a woman who sued Kellogg’s, saying the strawberry-frosted Pop-Tarts didn’t have enough of the real fruit.
A judge has ruled against a woman who sued Kellogg’s, saying the strawberry-frosted Pop-Tarts didn’t have enough of the real fruit.
Suburban Chicago plant store 'Herbs & the Burbs' gives away plants every weekend
TJ Johnson owns Herbs & the Burbs in Flossmoor. She said she started her “Free Plant Saturdays” at a time when she was thinking about closing her shop. She was stressed out, and she said that during her morning meditation, she realized that all she wanted to do was share plants – so she decided to just give the plants away.
TJ Johnson owns Herbs & the Burbs in Flossmoor. She said she started her “Free Plant Saturdays” at a time when she was thinking about closing her shop. She was stressed out, and she said that during her morning meditation, she realized that all she wanted to do was share plants – so she decided to just give the plants away.
How much does a personal loan affect your credit score?
How much a personal loan affects your credit score depends on your unique financial situation. Learn more.
How much a personal loan affects your credit score depends on your unique financial situation. Learn more.
Corn could be the answer to high gas prices
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Personal loan rates edge up: Still lower than same time last year
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.
Nearly 70% of medical debt in collections will be removed from credit reports, bureaus say
The major credit bureaus have updated their rules for sending medical bills to collections, which is expected to remove nearly 70% of medical collections debt from credit reports.
The major credit bureaus have updated their rules for sending medical bills to collections, which is expected to remove nearly 70% of medical collections debt from credit reports.
Chicken breast, ground beef, pork prices set to surge higher
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
Will traditional office hours become a relic in post-pandemic workplaces?
Steven J. Davis, a professor at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, talks about how workplaces are adjusting as COVID cases decline and more workers return to the office.
Steven J. Davis, a professor at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, talks about how workplaces are adjusting as COVID cases decline and more workers return to the office.
Tips for saving money and maximizing your finances
Money-saving expert Andrea Woroch dishes out helpful tips for saving money and avoiding sneaky fees and cash drains.
Money-saving expert Andrea Woroch dishes out helpful tips for saving money and avoiding sneaky fees and cash drains.