5-year fixed personal loan rates dip again

The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.

Tax Day 2022: Deadline to file is Monday — what to know if you need an extension

What time is the tax deadline for April 18, 2022? How can I file an extension? Here is what you need to know about last-minute filing and six-month extensions.

ComEd seeks rate hike again
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Still grappling with political fallout from a lobbying scandal, ComEd is seeking a $199 million rate hike.

Target’s annual car seat trade-in event begins April 18

Target will take your old, expired and damaged car seat in return for a 20% off coupon that can be used towards purchasing a new car seat, stroller or other select baby gear.

How is inflation impacting local jobs?
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John Waldmann, founder and CEO of Homebase, talks about how the national inflation spike is hampering those working local jobs.

FedEx E-commerce Learning Lab empowers women-owned small businesses to pivot sales online
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Terrand Smith, founder and CEO of 37 Oaks Consulting, talks about the FedEx e-commerce learning lab and how women business owners are pivoting their business online in wake of the pandemic.

Once a retail giant, Kmart down to three U.S. stores after NJ closing

Once the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, shutters, the number of Kmarts in the U.S. -- once well over 2,000 – will be down to three last holdouts. In its heyday, Kmart sold product lines endorsed by celebrities Martha Stewart and Jaclyn Smith, sponsored NASCAR auto races and was mentioned in movies like "Beetlejuice."

Chicago dad creates Jiobit child tracking device after losing son for 30 minutes at Maggie Daley Park

“I am sure that lots of parents have had this experience, where you're out and about – at a park, Disney World – and you lose track of your little one for just a minute and your heart kind of stops,” Jiobit co-founder John Renaldi said.

Could America adopt a 4-day workweek? 38 US, Canadian companies join pilot program

Some 38 companies across North America are taking part in a four-day workweek trial, with nearly 2,000 employees getting a paid day off weekly for six months.

How to pay off $5,000 in credit card debt

If you want to pay off $5,000 in credit card debt, try these strategies to help you get out of debt sooner.