February jobs report: US added 678,000 jobs in sign of economic health
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
Personal loan rates edge up again, but still lower than 2021 levels
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.
Cook County to launch basic income program
Thousands of financially struggling residents across the suburbs will be able to apply to take part in a guaranteed income pilot program that will be funded by $42 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Thousands of financially struggling residents across the suburbs will be able to apply to take part in a guaranteed income pilot program that will be funded by $42 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
CFPB accuses student loan servicers of making ‘deceptive statements to borrowers’ on PSLF, steps up scrutiny
The CFPB said will step up scrutiny of student loan servicers amid accusations that borrowers are being given the wrong information about public service loan forgiveness.
The CFPB said will step up scrutiny of student loan servicers amid accusations that borrowers are being given the wrong information about public service loan forgiveness.
Guaranteed income pilot program coming for suburban Cook County residents
Thousands of financially struggling residents across the suburbs will be able to apply to take part in a guaranteed income pilot program that will be funded by $42 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Thousands of financially struggling residents across the suburbs will be able to apply to take part in a guaranteed income pilot program that will be funded by $42 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Chicago business owner selling blue and yellow shirts, tote bags in support of Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine rages on, we're seeing more efforts in the Chicago area to support the Ukrainian people.
As the war in Ukraine rages on, we're seeing more efforts in the Chicago area to support the Ukrainian people.
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.
Car insurance rates 'aren't skyrocketing' despite 4% annual inflation: report
Record-high price inflation has resulted in car insurance rate increases over the past year, but average rates are actually about the same as they were before the pandemic.
Record-high price inflation has resulted in car insurance rate increases over the past year, but average rates are actually about the same as they were before the pandemic.
Tips for saving money on groceries
Registered dietitian Maggie Michalczyk dishes out a few easy ways to save money while grocery shopping.
Registered dietitian Maggie Michalczyk dishes out a few easy ways to save money while grocery shopping.
How is your money affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
Bill Bloom from Bloom Financial breaks down how Russia's invasion of Ukraine could impact the day-to-day finances of Americans.
Bill Bloom from Bloom Financial breaks down how Russia's invasion of Ukraine could impact the day-to-day finances of Americans.
Chicago businesses that depend on baseball crowds concerned after MLB cancels games
In a baseball-crazed city like Chicago, where Opening Day is almost a religious holiday, news that Opening Day had been canceled hit hard on both sides of town.
In a baseball-crazed city like Chicago, where Opening Day is almost a religious holiday, news that Opening Day had been canceled hit hard on both sides of town.
Chicago business owners worried after MLB cancels regular season games
Across Chicago, business owners who depend on baseball crowds are holding their breath after the MLB and players' union couldn't come to an agreement Tuesday.
Across Chicago, business owners who depend on baseball crowds are holding their breath after the MLB and players' union couldn't come to an agreement Tuesday.
Personal loans may help you pay off $10K worth of credit card debt 10 years faster: Here's how
Consolidating your credit card debt into a personal loan at a lower rate can help you get out of debt years faster and save extra money on interest charges.
Consolidating your credit card debt into a personal loan at a lower rate can help you get out of debt years faster and save extra money on interest charges.
Federal student loan payments restart in 2 months: How borrowers can prepare
Student loan borrowers will be expected to resume payments in May after two years of federal forbearance. Here's what to know.
Student loan borrowers will be expected to resume payments in May after two years of federal forbearance. Here's what to know.
New study finds a third of women prefer working exclusively remotely
Caroline Dettman, founding partner at HaveHerBack, joins Good Day Chicago to elaborate on their findings from a new study examining women in the workplace.
Caroline Dettman, founding partner at HaveHerBack, joins Good Day Chicago to elaborate on their findings from a new study examining women in the workplace.
New book explores how bad boss behaviors can negatively impact the workplace
Tamica Sears talks about lessons from her book "How to Tell if You're an A**hole Boss" and the importance of maintaining a healthy work environment.
Tamica Sears talks about lessons from her book "How to Tell if You're an A**hole Boss" and the importance of maintaining a healthy work environment.
Many families lack confidence in funding college education: Sallie Mae survey
A new survey said that while college-bound students say higher education is important, they are unsure how to pay for it.
A new survey said that while college-bound students say higher education is important, they are unsure how to pay for it.
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.
Americans with private student debt wouldn't meet the eligibility requirements for widespread federal loan forgiveness that's proposed by prominent Democrats.
Chicagoans revel in the end of the indoor mask mandate: 'I can't stop smiling'
The mask mandate ended in Illinois Monday and it’s having an immediate impact on fitness centers.
The mask mandate ended in Illinois Monday and it’s having an immediate impact on fitness centers.
5 ways women can champion each other in the workplace
Candace Spears, author and entrepreneur coach, joins Good Day Chicago to break down several ways that co-workers can support women in the workplace.
Candace Spears, author and entrepreneur coach, joins Good Day Chicago to break down several ways that co-workers can support women in the workplace.