Student loan forgiveness memo: Expert says Biden has authority to cancel student debt
The White House recently released a memo about canceling debt for federal student borrowers, but the text was heavily redacted. Here's what one expert thinks that means.
The White House recently released a memo about canceling debt for federal student borrowers, but the text was heavily redacted. Here's what one expert thinks that means.
Hyde Park shootings: Chocolate shop closing for rest of the year after store was struck by bullets
Bullets shattered the front window of Kilwins in Hyde Park, and owner Jackie Jackson says that may shutter her chocolate shop.
Bullets shattered the front window of Kilwins in Hyde Park, and owner Jackie Jackson says that may shutter her chocolate shop.
Holiday shoppers plan to spend more money in 2021 after 2 years of decline, TransUnion finds
Many consumers are planning on spending more money this holiday shopping season amid supply chain issues. Here's how consumer behavior may change the way you finance holiday expenses.
Many consumers are planning on spending more money this holiday shopping season amid supply chain issues. Here's how consumer behavior may change the way you finance holiday expenses.
Stimulus check for Social Security recipients? Why a senior citizens group says it's urgent
The Senior Citizens League sent a letter to Congress, urging it to issue a fourth stimulus check of $1,400 to Social Security beneficiaries.
The Senior Citizens League sent a letter to Congress, urging it to issue a fourth stimulus check of $1,400 to Social Security beneficiaries.
Construction begins for massive Amazon delivery station in Humboldt Park
Construction of Amazon's newest delivery station is getting underway on Wednesday.
Construction of Amazon's newest delivery station is getting underway on Wednesday.
US consumer prices jumped 6.2% in past year, highest inflation rate since 1990
Driving the price spikes are supply shortages resulting from consumer demand and COVID-related factory shutdowns coming out of the pandemic recession.
Driving the price spikes are supply shortages resulting from consumer demand and COVID-related factory shutdowns coming out of the pandemic recession.
Biden administration begins notifying borrowers of student loan servicer changes
FSA began notifying borrowers of changes to their federal student loan repayment plans. Here's what you should know if your loan servicer is changing.
FSA began notifying borrowers of changes to their federal student loan repayment plans. Here's what you should know if your loan servicer is changing.
5 Chicago businesses cited for violating city mask mandate
The city of Chicago has cited five businesses for failing to enforce the city's COVID-19 indoor mask mandate.
The city of Chicago has cited five businesses for failing to enforce the city's COVID-19 indoor mask mandate.
Home prices surge another 18% annually in September, CoreLogic says, but gains expected to slow
Home prices continue to hit new highs, rising 18% annually in September. However, these gains are expected to slow in the year ahead.
Home prices continue to hit new highs, rising 18% annually in September. However, these gains are expected to slow in the year ahead.
Here is the No. 1 question borrowers facing foreclosure should ask, according to a mortgage expert
Homeowners who are struggling financially have options. Here is the top question they should ask when in this situation.
Homeowners who are struggling financially have options. Here is the top question they should ask when in this situation.
Bars of Chicago: Newark Nook and the story of a side street pub
One neighborhood bar on the far Northwest Side may be the most Chicago real estate listing out there. Because for $400,000, you can be the next to carry the torch for the Newark Nook, a neighborhood bar in Norwood Park that’s one of the last of its kind.
One neighborhood bar on the far Northwest Side may be the most Chicago real estate listing out there. Because for $400,000, you can be the next to carry the torch for the Newark Nook, a neighborhood bar in Norwood Park that’s one of the last of its kind.
26 states file suits against Biden's vaccine mandate for big companies
At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.
At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.
Why is Social Security running out of money?
If no action is taken, Social Security could run out of funds by 2033. Here's why, and what you can do if you need more funds.
If no action is taken, Social Security could run out of funds by 2033. Here's why, and what you can do if you need more funds.
Biden admin considering vaccine mandate for businesses with fewer than 100 employees
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether businesses with fewer than 100 employees should be subject to the same COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate it is implementing on big businesses.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether businesses with fewer than 100 employees should be subject to the same COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate it is implementing on big businesses.
Gen Z consumers are driving the credit industry rebound, TransUnion report finds
The youngest generation of consumers are leading the way in new credit originations, according to TransUnion. Here's how to choose the right credit card company and build better spending habits.
The youngest generation of consumers are leading the way in new credit originations, according to TransUnion. Here's how to choose the right credit card company and build better spending habits.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
What to make of the new US mandate for COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies
Jeremy J Glenn, labor and employment attorney from Cozen O'Connor P.C., shares his thoughts on the new US mandate encouraging vaccinations in larger businesses that is set to go into effect next year.
Jeremy J Glenn, labor and employment attorney from Cozen O'Connor P.C., shares his thoughts on the new US mandate encouraging vaccinations in larger businesses that is set to go into effect next year.
Mortgage rates rising amid uptick in US economic confidence: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates rose over the past week, and economists say the increases will continue, but this is how Americans can keep their rates low.
Mortgage rates rose over the past week, and economists say the increases will continue, but this is how Americans can keep their rates low.
Social Security benefits could be slashed earlier than expected
Social securities are set to increase at their highest rate in 40 years in 2022, but could be slashed early by 20% or more if Congress doesn't act.
Social securities are set to increase at their highest rate in 40 years in 2022, but could be slashed early by 20% or more if Congress doesn't act.
How to get a $50,000 personal loan
A $50,000 loan can be used for anything from financing a major purchase to funding a home renovation. Here’s how to get one.
A $50,000 loan can be used for anything from financing a major purchase to funding a home renovation. Here’s how to get one.