Congressman Chuy Garcia introduces bill to help women, minority-owned small businesses
On Wednesday, Congressman Chuy Garcia introduced a bill to help women and minority owned small businesses.
On Wednesday, Congressman Chuy Garcia introduced a bill to help women and minority owned small businesses.
Intuit to pay $141M settlement over 'free' TurboTax ads
The company behind the TurboTax tax-filing program will pay $141 million to customers across the United States, including over 130,000 residents in Illinois who were deceived by misleading promises of free tax-filing services.
The company behind the TurboTax tax-filing program will pay $141 million to customers across the United States, including over 130,000 residents in Illinois who were deceived by misleading promises of free tax-filing services.
Private student loan rates tumble
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.
Baby formula shortage: 40% of major brands sold out across the U.S., analysts say
In 26 states, 40-50% of major formula brands were sold out last week.
In 26 states, 40-50% of major formula brands were sold out last week.
Biden says he’s considering canceling some student debt, but not $50K
President Joe Biden said he is considering 'dealing with some debt reduction,' but not $50,000 worth.
President Joe Biden said he is considering 'dealing with some debt reduction,' but not $50,000 worth.
TurboTax's Intuit to pay $141M settlement over misleading ad: Here's who qualifies
According to documents obtained by ProPublica, Intuit executives knew they were deceiving customers by advertising free services that were not in fact free to everyone.
According to documents obtained by ProPublica, Intuit executives knew they were deceiving customers by advertising free services that were not in fact free to everyone.
Volunteers welcome commuters back to work as part of Chicago Returns Week
Returning to working in the office is an adjustment, getting dressed, traveling there, being around others — that’s why volunteers cheered on commuters Wednesday at the CTA station in the Thompson Center in the Loop.
Returning to working in the office is an adjustment, getting dressed, traveling there, being around others — that’s why volunteers cheered on commuters Wednesday at the CTA station in the Thompson Center in the Loop.
Thousands of Chicago residents apply for chance to receive $500 for a year as deadline looms
The city-run program will select 5,000 participants to give $500 a month for a year.
The city-run program will select 5,000 participants to give $500 a month for a year.
Mortgage delinquency rates hit record low in March, data shows
Mortgage delinquencies hit a record low in March, and fewer homeowners are entering into foreclosure, according to recent data.
Mortgage delinquencies hit a record low in March, and fewer homeowners are entering into foreclosure, according to recent data.
How to save on car insurance amid rising premiums, according to Allstate
Car insurance costs have risen significantly in recent months, even outpacing record-high inflation, according to recent data. Here are a few ways to potentially save on your auto insurance policy.
Car insurance costs have risen significantly in recent months, even outpacing record-high inflation, according to recent data. Here are a few ways to potentially save on your auto insurance policy.
Indiana Dollar Tree manager out of a job after posting sign lamenting Gen Z's work ethic
An Indiana Dollar Tree manager sparked controversy after posting a "now hiring" sign to the store lamenting Generation Z’s work ethic, and saying "only" Baby Boomers should apply for a position at the store.
An Indiana Dollar Tree manager sparked controversy after posting a "now hiring" sign to the store lamenting Generation Z’s work ethic, and saying "only" Baby Boomers should apply for a position at the store.
Student loan refinance rates: 5-year variable-rate loans fall for third 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.
Things to consider when dealing with student debt
College finance expert Kristina Ellis dishes out helpful advice for those dealing with student loan debt.
College finance expert Kristina Ellis dishes out helpful advice for those dealing with student loan debt.
Hertz to face 100 new false arrest claims from customers
Hertz files over 3,000 police reports annually in connection to its rental vehicles
Hertz files over 3,000 police reports annually in connection to its rental vehicles
Mortgage payments surged 38% annually in March, Zillow finds: Here's how to keep your housing costs low
Mortgage affordability has fallen as housing costs take up a larger portion of a homeowner's gross monthly income, a Zillow report has found.
Mortgage affordability has fallen as housing costs take up a larger portion of a homeowner's gross monthly income, a Zillow report has found.
Elon Musk jokes about buying Coca-Cola next 'to put the cocaine back in'
Elon Musk, fresh off of his successful $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, used the platform to joke about a potential new takeover.
Elon Musk, fresh off of his successful $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, used the platform to joke about a potential new takeover.
Private student loan rates tick up: Still well below January highs
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.
Facebook parent Meta expanding Illinois data center, adding more than 200 jobs
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is expanding a data center in northern Illinois and says more than 200 operational jobs will be based there once complete.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is expanding a data center in northern Illinois and says more than 200 operational jobs will be based there once complete.
FHA adds 40-year mortgage option for those recovering from COVID-19 forbearance
The FHA said it will allow borrowers in need of COVID-related financial assistance to reduce their payments up to 25% with a 40-year mortgage.
The FHA said it will allow borrowers in need of COVID-related financial assistance to reduce their payments up to 25% with a 40-year mortgage.
Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden
The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.
The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.