Household debt surges to more than $15 trillion in Q1, according to NY Fed
Americans are continuing to borrow more money even as interest rates rise. Mortgages and student loan debt pushed debt balances higher in the first quarter of 2022.
Americans are continuing to borrow more money even as interest rates rise. Mortgages and student loan debt pushed debt balances higher in the first quarter of 2022.
McDonald's to sell its 850 restaurants in Russia, says business there 'no longer tenable'
McDonald's pointed to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine and has started the process of selling its Russian business, which employs 62,000 people.
McDonald's pointed to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine and has started the process of selling its Russian business, which employs 62,000 people.
How to improve bad credit in 10 ways
Building your credit can make it easier to get approved for financial products, and with a lower interest rate. Learn how to improve bad credit in 10 ways.
Building your credit can make it easier to get approved for financial products, and with a lower interest rate. Learn how to improve bad credit in 10 ways.
Chicago brewery unveils 'victory' beer to support Ukraine
A Chicago brewery will unveil a new beer this weekend to give people a taste of Ukraine and an easy drinking way to support that country.
A Chicago brewery will unveil a new beer this weekend to give people a taste of Ukraine and an easy drinking way to support that country.
Personal loan rates tick up: 3-year loans 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.
Chicago teens find success by investing in the stock market
Getting into the stock market can be a daunting task for most adults, but a group of teen boys on Chicago's Northwest Side is figuring it all out ? and finding some success.
Getting into the stock market can be a daunting task for most adults, but a group of teen boys on Chicago's Northwest Side is figuring it all out ? and finding some success.
10-year fixed private student loans rates drop for third straight week
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.
What you need to know about TurboTax's massive settlement
Consumer reporter Steve Noviello talks about the TurboTax settlement and how consumers can cash in on money they're owed.
Consumer reporter Steve Noviello talks about the TurboTax settlement and how consumers can cash in on money they're owed.
Tips for raising financially independent kids
Certified financial planner and author Bobbi Rebell talks about lessons from her new book "Launching Financial Grownups" and dishes out tips for instilling financial responsibility in your family.
Certified financial planner and author Bobbi Rebell talks about lessons from her new book "Launching Financial Grownups" and dishes out tips for instilling financial responsibility in your family.
More US jobs added in April than expected: Here's what that means for interest rates
Job growth was higher than expected in April, keeping the Fed on its current track to raise rates.
Job growth was higher than expected in April, keeping the Fed on its current track to raise rates.
These student loan borrowers qualify for another $238M worth of forgiveness under Biden
The Education Department is forgiving the student loan debt of 28,000 former students of Marinello Schools of Beauty, a for-profit cosmetology institute that closed in 2016.
The Education Department is forgiving the student loan debt of 28,000 former students of Marinello Schools of Beauty, a for-profit cosmetology institute that closed in 2016.
Credit card debts nearing record high as interest rates soar
Ted Rossman, BankRate.com senior industry analyst, talks about Americans' increasing credit car debt and the current state of consumer spending.
Ted Rossman, BankRate.com senior industry analyst, talks about Americans' increasing credit car debt and the current state of consumer spending.
What to make of the struggling Dow and S&P 500
Phil Flynn form the PRICE Futures Group talks about the recent declines in the stock market and what to expect moving forward.
Phil Flynn form the PRICE Futures Group talks about the recent declines in the stock market and what to expect moving forward.
Andrew Yang talks about potential impact of Chicago's universal basic income program
Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang talks about how unviersal basic income can encourage and enable parents to return to the workplace.
Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang talks about how unviersal basic income can encourage and enable parents to return to the workplace.
Student loan refinance rates: 5-year variable-rate loans fall for fourth straight week
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.
Personal loan rates dip for 3- and 5-year 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.
Businesses create new Pilsen Chamber of Commerce
Small businesses in the Pilsen community have a new advocate --- the Pilsen Chamber of Commerce.
Small businesses in the Pilsen community have a new advocate --- the Pilsen Chamber of Commerce.
Crocs offering free clogs to healthcare workers as COVID-19 pandemic continues
The Colorado-based shoemaker, known for their foam clogs, is giving away 10,000 pairs of Crocs at Work shoes each day through May 12, 2022.
The Colorado-based shoemaker, known for their foam clogs, is giving away 10,000 pairs of Crocs at Work shoes each day through May 12, 2022.
Would you take a 20% pay cut to work from home full-time?
Illinoisans weigh in on whether they would take a substantial pay cut to work remotely full-time.
Illinoisans weigh in on whether they would take a substantial pay cut to work remotely full-time.
Robocalls have increased by millions in recent months
Robocalls jumped by over 600 million from February to March, YouMail tracker found
Robocalls jumped by over 600 million from February to March, YouMail tracker found