These 2.4M borrowers may not get student loan forgiveness

Americans with private student debt wouldn't meet the eligibility requirements for widespread federal loan forgiveness that's proposed by prominent Democrats.

5 ways women can champion each other in the workplace
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Candace Spears, author and entrepreneur coach, joins Good Day Chicago to break down several ways that co-workers can support women in the workplace.

Target wage hike: Workers' pay could reach $24 an hour this year

Workers at Target stores and distribution centers in places like New York, where competition for finding and hiring staff is tough, could see starting wages as high as $24 an hour this year.

Indoor mask mandate comes to an end in Illinois
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Chicago residents were enjoying the first day without mask requirements in most indoor settings.

MLB negotiations recessed, will resume Monday as deadline looms

The sides held a series of short and more frequent meetings that stretched into Sunday night before saying they would resume in the morning.

Student loan forgiveness programs: Which one is best for you?

Student loan forgiveness programs can cancel all or part of your federal student loans. Learn how they work and if you’re eligible.

Should you get a wedding loan to pay for your big day?

Wedding loans provide a lump sum to pay for goods and services on your big day. Here’s a look at what they offer and how to shop for the right loan.

With COVID mandates going away in Chicago, here’s what some businesses plan to do starting Monday

On Monday, Chicago will lift the last remaining COVID mitigations that have dictated to business owners how — or even if — they can serve customers for the better part of two years.

7 tips on how to pay for college

Wondering how to pay for college? Consider these ways to cover college costs and reduce education expenses.

3.8 million homeowners would still benefit from refinancing amid rise in mortgage rates, says Black Knight

Mortgage rates are on the rise, however there are still millions of borrowers that could save hundreds on their monthly mortgage payments through refinancing, according to Black Knight.

Biden administration cancels another $415M in student loan debt: Do you qualify?

Nearly 16,000 borrowers will receive $415 million in student loan cancellation after the Education Department approved a round of borrower defense claims on Feb. 16.

5 ways to improve your credit score in 2022

Building your credit history can be as simple as checking your credit report for errors and improving your on-time payment history.

Financial infidelity becoming a concerning trend among couples
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Beverly Harzog from U.S. News and World Report talks about what financial infidelity is and why an increasing number of couples are guilty of financially cheating on their partners.

Electric vehicle sales hit record high in 2021, KBB reports

EV sales increased 72% year-over-year, according to KBB, but there are some important costs of EV ownership that drivers should consider.

Home equity sees largest December monthly growth in history, data shows

Home equity surged at the end of 2021, hitting its highest monthly increase for any December on record, data showed. Here's how homeowners can tap into their equity.