This state wants to pay off $40K in student loan debt for first-time homebuyers
New details have been released about a bill in the Maine legislature that would offer significant student debt relief for first-time homebuyers in the state.
New details have been released about a bill in the Maine legislature that would offer significant student debt relief for first-time homebuyers in the state.
Dive into the city's best food during Chicago Restaurant Week
Chef Mike Hernandez from Azul Mariscos previews Chicago Restaurant Week, which gets underway this Friday.
Chef Mike Hernandez from Azul Mariscos previews Chicago Restaurant Week, which gets underway this Friday.
Fed rate hike sends mortgage rates soaring past 4%
Following the Federal Reserve's decision to raise rates, mortgage rates surged past 4% this week for the first time since 2019, according to Freddie Mac.
Following the Federal Reserve's decision to raise rates, mortgage rates surged past 4% this week for the first time since 2019, according to Freddie Mac.
Sen. Murray urges Biden to extend student loan payment pause until 2023
The Washington senator wants to postpone the restart of federal student loan repayment until 2023 to address issues with the “broken” borrowing system.
The Washington senator wants to postpone the restart of federal student loan repayment until 2023 to address issues with the “broken” borrowing system.
Chicago business owner dismayed after third break-in: 'Heartbreaking every time'
Thousands of dollars worth of shoes and clothes were stolen from a Chicago business overnight.
Thousands of dollars worth of shoes and clothes were stolen from a Chicago business overnight.
Wholesale inflation surges 10% in February: Here's how consumers are affected
Wholesale inflation surged in February, driven by rising gas prices. This could mean higher prices for consumers in the weeks to come.
Wholesale inflation surged in February, driven by rising gas prices. This could mean higher prices for consumers in the weeks to come.
'Competitive' spring homebuying season is starting early this year, industry analyst says
Despite higher prices, a recent decrease in mortgage rates and stabilizing inventory levels may be advantageous for homebuyers in the coming months, one economist recently said.
Despite higher prices, a recent decrease in mortgage rates and stabilizing inventory levels may be advantageous for homebuyers in the coming months, one economist recently said.
Netflix to launch test that requires subscribers to pay for users outside household
Netflix says it is testing a new feature for its members in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru, requiring users to add “sub accounts” for up to two people they don’t live with — and it will come at a cost.
Netflix says it is testing a new feature for its members in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru, requiring users to add “sub accounts” for up to two people they don’t live with — and it will come at a cost.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates: What to do now
In order to fight decades-high inflation levels, the Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2018 on Wednesday.
In order to fight decades-high inflation levels, the Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2018 on Wednesday.
5-year variable private student loan rates plunge more than a point
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Chicago family-owned restaurants continue to fight for COVID-19 funding
The Chicago Restaurants Coalition says that only 36 percent of restaurants that applied for COVID grants received money last summer.
The Chicago Restaurants Coalition says that only 36 percent of restaurants that applied for COVID grants received money last summer.
Billionaire supermarket CEO: Buy now, food inflation will only get much worse
John Catsimatidis says food prices could increase 20% by summer.
John Catsimatidis says food prices could increase 20% by summer.
Since February 2020, 1.1 million women who left the workforce have yet to return
Felicia Davis Blakely, president and CEO of the Chicago Foundation for Women, talks about the efforts to get women back in the labor force after jobs and opportunities were decimated during the pandemic.
Felicia Davis Blakely, president and CEO of the Chicago Foundation for Women, talks about the efforts to get women back in the labor force after jobs and opportunities were decimated during the pandemic.
Student loan refinance rates rise: 10-year fixed rates hit highest point since 2020
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Amazon center coming to Hoffman Estates
The city of Hoffman Estates is hoping a new Amazon center will help boost the local economy by the next shopping season.
The city of Hoffman Estates is hoping a new Amazon center will help boost the local economy by the next shopping season.
Housing affordability tightens as majority of US sees double-digit home price growth in Q4 2021: NAR
Though home prices appreciation is slowing, growth remains strong as many metropolitan areas across America saw double-digit increases in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the NAR.
Though home prices appreciation is slowing, growth remains strong as many metropolitan areas across America saw double-digit increases in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the NAR.
5 crucial phrases to know when asking for a pay raise
Leadership expert Shannon Monson dishes out helpful tips for people looking for a pay raise in wake of Equal Pay Day.
Leadership expert Shannon Monson dishes out helpful tips for people looking for a pay raise in wake of Equal Pay Day.
Suburban Chicago company making barbecue sauce to benefit veterans
An Army veteran from Chicago's Northwest suburbs is turning his passion for barbecue into a fundraising machine for fellow vets.
An Army veteran from Chicago's Northwest suburbs is turning his passion for barbecue into a fundraising machine for fellow vets.
How to get a mortgage without a credit score
The housing market may be cooling down a bit. George Kamel discusses how you can get a mortgage without having a credit score.
The housing market may be cooling down a bit. George Kamel discusses how you can get a mortgage without having a credit score.
Bars and restaurants in Chicago packed as people celebrate St. Patrick?s Day early
Bars and restaurants in Chicago were packed on Saturday as people started celebrating St. Patrick's Day early, and enjoyed being out without COVID-19 mandates. The Chicago River was dyed green in front of cheering crowds, and people dressed in green lined the parade route. Nate Rodgers reports.
Bars and restaurants in Chicago were packed on Saturday as people started celebrating St. Patrick's Day early, and enjoyed being out without COVID-19 mandates. The Chicago River was dyed green in front of cheering crowds, and people dressed in green lined the parade route. Nate Rodgers reports.