FAFSA misunderstood by majority of students, study says: What to know about the federal aid application
FAFSA is misunderstood by many students, who are missing out on free money to fund their college education. Here's everything you need to know.
FAFSA is misunderstood by many students, who are missing out on free money to fund their college education. Here's everything you need to know.
Ilhan Omar, AOC, other progressive lawmakers press Biden to release student loan forgiveness memo
Progressive Democrats are urging the Department of Education to release a memo about the president's authority to enact a widespread federal student loan discharge.
Progressive Democrats are urging the Department of Education to release a memo about the president's authority to enact a widespread federal student loan discharge.
Americans quit jobs at highest rate on record in August, Labor Department says
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
How to get out of a real estate agent contract
Getting out of a contract with a Realtor or real estate agent is possible but can lead to early termination fees. Here’s what you need to know.
Getting out of a contract with a Realtor or real estate agent is possible but can lead to early termination fees. Here’s what you need to know.
Some consumers to spend more post-pandemic, including on home improvements, survey finds
More than a quarter of Americans who plan to increase their post-pandemic spending want to take on a home improvement project, according to a new survey. Here are some ways to pay for renovations.
More than a quarter of Americans who plan to increase their post-pandemic spending want to take on a home improvement project, according to a new survey. Here are some ways to pay for renovations.
Chicago cites 5 businesses for failure to enforce indoor 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.
Survey: 69% of hiring managers want to see COVID-19 vaccination status on resumes
Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.
Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.
Workers fired for COVID-19 vaccine refusal may lose unemployment benefits
Businesses are increasingly adopting COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their employees, and those who are fired for not complying could become ineligible for unemployment benefits.
Businesses are increasingly adopting COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their employees, and those who are fired for not complying could become ineligible for unemployment benefits.
Illinois reports almost $1 billion in recreational marijuana sales so far this year
Recreational marijuana has become a cash cow for Illinois.
Recreational marijuana has become a cash cow for Illinois.
Longer student loan forbearance is needed, 40% of borrowers say in survey
The payment suspension on federal student loans was part of the greater push for COVID-19 emergency relief, but payments restart in just a few short months. According to a new survey, 40% of borrowers want a longer suspension of loan payments.
The payment suspension on federal student loans was part of the greater push for COVID-19 emergency relief, but payments restart in just a few short months. According to a new survey, 40% of borrowers want a longer suspension of loan payments.
What is a deductible in car insurance?
Here’s everything you need to know about car insurance deductibles, including how much they cost and what type of coverage you may need.
Here’s everything you need to know about car insurance deductibles, including how much they cost and what type of coverage you may need.
Child tax credit improves savings for 33% of families, data shows - what to do if you're struggling
The future of child tax credits lies in the $3.5 trillion budget bill being negotiated in Congress. New data shows the credit improves finances for 33% of families.
The future of child tax credits lies in the $3.5 trillion budget bill being negotiated in Congress. New data shows the credit improves finances for 33% of families.
President Biden talks vaccine mandates during Chicago visit
President Joe Biden took his vaccination campaign to the Chicago area on Thursday. It was a quick trip — only three hours.
President Joe Biden took his vaccination campaign to the Chicago area on Thursday. It was a quick trip — only three hours.
Elk Grove Village mom teams up with American Girl Doll to make products more inclusive
An Elk Grove Village mom has teamed up with American Girl Doll to help make their products more inclusive.
An Elk Grove Village mom has teamed up with American Girl Doll to help make their products more inclusive.
Save money when buying a car with these 3 tips, according to study
As car prices rise, here are some ways to save money when buying a car.
As car prices rise, here are some ways to save money when buying a car.
Biden administration announces student loan forgiveness program overhaul, will impact over 500K borrowers
The Biden administration announced its plans to overhaul the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, impacting half a million borrowers.
The Biden administration announced its plans to overhaul the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, impacting half a million borrowers.
Homeowner equity grows to nearly $3T in Q2, averaging $50K annual gain per homeowner: report
Home prices are surging, bringing record equity gains to homeowners.
Home prices are surging, bringing record equity gains to homeowners.
Senate confirms new CFPB director who believes government 'must do more to cancel student debt'
New CFPB director Rohit Chopra has spoken extensively about his stance on student loan forgiveness and higher education reform. Here's how your student loans may be impacted by his confirmation.
New CFPB director Rohit Chopra has spoken extensively about his stance on student loan forgiveness and higher education reform. Here's how your student loans may be impacted by his confirmation.
Biden administration to reveal major student debt forgiveness overhaul this week
The Department of Education is preparing to announce major overhauls to its Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
The Department of Education is preparing to announce major overhauls to its Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
NICZKA Studio in Lake View revives interest in sewing during pandemic
Tania Mackey from NICZKA Studio talks about their sewing classes and other offerings.
Tania Mackey from NICZKA Studio talks about their sewing classes and other offerings.