Holiday shopping held back by COVID financial impact, survey shows
COVID-19 continues to put a strain on finances this holiday season, however spending is expected to increase from last year, according to a new survey. Here's what to do if you are struggling financially.
COVID-19 continues to put a strain on finances this holiday season, however spending is expected to increase from last year, according to a new survey. Here's what to do if you are struggling financially.
Illinois minimum wage set to increase on New Year's Day
The minimum wage in Illinois will be raised to $12 an hour starting Jan. 1, 2022.
The minimum wage in Illinois will be raised to $12 an hour starting Jan. 1, 2022.
Senators urge Biden administration to simplify military student loan forgiveness program
Members of the military may qualify to have the remaining balance of their student loan debt forgiven under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. But with strict documentation requirements, Congress is calling for additional student loan benefits for borrowers who served in the Armed Forces.
Members of the military may qualify to have the remaining balance of their student loan debt forgiven under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. But with strict documentation requirements, Congress is calling for additional student loan benefits for borrowers who served in the Armed Forces.
Mock cannabis dispensary opens on North Clark Street
There is a new spot on Clark Street for people interested in the cannabis industry to learn how it works, hands on. The Illinois Cannabis Education Center opened a brand new mock dispensary on Friday.
There is a new spot on Clark Street for people interested in the cannabis industry to learn how it works, hands on. The Illinois Cannabis Education Center opened a brand new mock dispensary on Friday.
Warren, Schumer 'strongly urge' Biden to extend student loan forbearance and cancel debt
Progressive lawmakers are calling for the Education Department to extend the forbearance period as federal student loan borrowers are set to resume payments in February.
Progressive lawmakers are calling for the Education Department to extend the forbearance period as federal student loan borrowers are set to resume payments in February.
Can you use a personal loan to pay off your car?
If you’re looking to get out of auto loan debt, you can use a personal loan to pay off your car. Learn what this entails and whether it’s a good idea.
If you’re looking to get out of auto loan debt, you can use a personal loan to pay off your car. Learn what this entails and whether it’s a good idea.
Gov. Pritzker announces plan to sell James R. Thompson Center
“Today I’m proud to announce that for the first time, we’re taking a massive step forward with a plan that will result in the sale of the Thompson Center and that will save taxpayers $800 million,” said Governor J.B. Pritzker.
“Today I’m proud to announce that for the first time, we’re taking a massive step forward with a plan that will result in the sale of the Thompson Center and that will save taxpayers $800 million,” said Governor J.B. Pritzker.
Single Americans would rather buy a home than pay for a wedding, survey finds
Unmarried Americans are prioritizing homeownership over paying for a wedding, according to a new survey.
Unmarried Americans are prioritizing homeownership over paying for a wedding, according to a new survey.
Student loan payment pause will not be extended, White House confirms
White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that federal student loan borrowers will need to resume making payments in February.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that federal student loan borrowers will need to resume making payments in February.
Nightclub, restaurant cited for violating Chicago's indoor mask mandate
The city of Chicago has cited two more businesses for failing to enforce the city's COVID-19 indoor mask mandate.
The city of Chicago has cited two more businesses for failing to enforce the city's COVID-19 indoor mask mandate.
Kroger to end some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
Hobby Lobby raises minimum wage to $18.50 an hour
Hobby Lobby workers will be getting a raise to ring in the new year. The craft store chain announced it will raise its minimum full-time hourly wage to $18.50, effective January 1, 2022.
Hobby Lobby workers will be getting a raise to ring in the new year. The craft store chain announced it will raise its minimum full-time hourly wage to $18.50, effective January 1, 2022.
How to get your student loan interest deduction
The student loan interest deduction allows you to subtract up to $2,500 from your taxable income for interest paid on student loans. Here’s how it works.
The student loan interest deduction allows you to subtract up to $2,500 from your taxable income for interest paid on student loans. Here’s how it works.
Lawmakers consider Social Security 2100 Act aimed at protecting future benefits
The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to consider a new bill to reform the way Social Security works and address the retirement crisis.
The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to consider a new bill to reform the way Social Security works and address the retirement crisis.
Metra partners with Marines to collect toys and cash for Toys for Tots
It's the time of year that Metra partners with the US Marine Corps Reserve Toy for Tots Foundation, hosting drives at downtown metro terminals in Chicago.
It's the time of year that Metra partners with the US Marine Corps Reserve Toy for Tots Foundation, hosting drives at downtown metro terminals in Chicago.
T-Mobile to pay hourly employees minimum of $20 an hour
T-Mobile announced that it will pay all 75,000 of its hourly employees a minimum wage of $20 an hour.
T-Mobile announced that it will pay all 75,000 of its hourly employees a minimum wage of $20 an hour.
Some Americans skip buying Christmas presents to afford health care, survey finds
Consumers have skipped spending money on food, travel and even holiday gifts due to health care costs, according to a survey from HealthCareInsider.
Consumers have skipped spending money on food, travel and even holiday gifts due to health care costs, according to a survey from HealthCareInsider.
Best emergency loans of 2021
Emergency loans are typically unsecured personal loans that you can apply for and receive within a few business days. Learn more.
Emergency loans are typically unsecured personal loans that you can apply for and receive within a few business days. Learn more.
Student loan borrowers can potentially save $5K by refinancing as interest rates set record lows
Student loan refinancing rates on fixed-rate and variable-rate loans fell to record lows in November, giving borrowers the opportunity to save more money on their student debt.
Student loan refinancing rates on fixed-rate and variable-rate loans fell to record lows in November, giving borrowers the opportunity to save more money on their student debt.
Lenders use AI to offer low credit score personal loans to borrowers
Fintech lenders are increasing their use of AI to go beyond the traditional credit scores and offer personal loans to borrowers with lower credit scores.
Fintech lenders are increasing their use of AI to go beyond the traditional credit scores and offer personal loans to borrowers with lower credit scores.