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.
Costco memberships may cost more this summer
Membership fee increases typically occur every five years
Membership fee increases typically occur every five years
List of Russian goods that are banned, boycotted in US
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted sanctions, boycotts and limited access to social media platforms by the U.S.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted sanctions, boycotts and limited access to social media platforms by the U.S.
100,000 borrowers now qualify for student loan forgiveness under PSLF waiver: Education Department
The Biden administration has identified 100,000 borrowers that now qualify for $6.2 billion worth of debt relief under a popular student loan forgiveness program.
The Biden administration has identified 100,000 borrowers that now qualify for $6.2 billion worth of debt relief under a popular student loan forgiveness program.
Inflation rises to yet another new 40-year high in February
With inflation reaching yet another new 40-year high in February, economists have begun to question the Fed's ability to bring it back down.
With inflation reaching yet another new 40-year high in February, economists have begun to question the Fed's ability to bring it back down.
Personal loan rates for 3- and 5-year terms continue to fall
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.
Biden administration considering another student loan payment pause extension
President Biden is still considering canceling student loans or extending the forbearance period, a White House spokesperson said on a recent podcast episode.
President Biden is still considering canceling student loans or extending the forbearance period, a White House spokesperson said on a recent podcast episode.
This is the average student loan debt in every state
New data from The Institute for College Access & Success shows where the class of 2020 has the highest student loan debt balances.
New data from The Institute for College Access & Success shows where the class of 2020 has the highest student loan debt balances.
10-year fixed rate student loans slide after three week upward trend
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.
McDonald's, other American corporations stop business in Russia
After days of mounting pressure, several American-based corporations are stopping business in Russia -- including Chicago-based McDonald's.
After days of mounting pressure, several American-based corporations are stopping business in Russia -- including Chicago-based McDonald's.
Illinois hotel industry asking for federal bailout funding, warns hotels could close
Chicago's hotels had fewer guests in January than any other market in the country, and now they want state lawmakers to bail them out before it's too late.
Chicago's hotels had fewer guests in January than any other market in the country, and now they want state lawmakers to bail them out before it's too late.
Illinois hotel industry asks for bailout funding
The Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association is asking for a bailout or else they are warning there could be no vacancies at all, and that hotels will close.
The Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association is asking for a bailout or else they are warning there could be no vacancies at all, and that hotels will close.
Coca-Cola suspends business in Russia citing Ukraine war
The Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Company said it would be suspending business in Russia following the country’s attack on neighboring Ukraine.
The Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Company said it would be suspending business in Russia following the country’s attack on neighboring Ukraine.
McDonald's to temporarily close 850 restaurants in Russia
McDonald’s said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
McDonald’s said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.