3 student loan changes in 2022 that borrowers should know about

The new year brings a slew of changes for student loan borrowers, including the return to federal student loan repayment.

Here's what the housing market will look like in 2022, according to an expert

Home sales are expected to increase as supply begins to meet demand, which is good news for consumers who are considering buying a home in 2022.

Bank of America cuts overdraft fees

Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks.

Financial guru Dave Ramsey's tips on becoming a millionaire
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Baby Steps Millionaire is the name of a new book by financial guru Dave Ramsey. He joined Good Day Chicago on Tuesday to share his tips on becoming a millionaire.

Is there a statute of limitations on student loan debt?

If you’ve defaulted on student loans, it’s important to understand the student loan statute of limitations to avoid potential legal issues. Learn more.

Pandemic money lessons to take to heart in 2022
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Bobbi Rebell, personal finance expert at Tally, joins Good Day Chicago to dish out helpful financial advice gleaned from the pandemic.

Popular Wheeling restaurant Bob Chinn's Crab House closing temporarily due to vaccine mandate

In a statement on the restaurant's website, the owners said that due to “unforeseen business circumstances brought about by the new Cook Country COVID-19 vaccination card mandate, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close our doors.”

Program to help low-income Illinoisans extended another year

Low-income taxpayers across Illinois who have outstanding fines won’t have money taken from their state income tax returns, officials announced.

Schumer escalates pressure on Biden to cancel student loans in 2022

The Senate majority leader has called on the Biden administration to cancel student loans in a series of Twitter posts over the past several weeks. While some borrowers have qualified for a loan discharge through the PSLF program, most debtors haven't yet benefited from forgiveness.

3 things borrowers should know about the extended student loan payment pause

The pause on federal student loan payments has been extended from February until May, giving borrowers an additional 90 days to prepare for student loan repayment. Here are 3 things federal student loan borrowers should keep in mind.

COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.

Taco Bell 'Lover’s Pass' subscription will get you 30 days of tacos for $10

Taco Bell announced Thursday the nationwide debut of Taco Lover’s Pass, a service that allows fans to redeem one taco a day for 30 consecutive days for $10.

Majority of small businesses raising prices due to inflation, study shows

Inflation is rising at a record pace, forcing many small businesses to raise their prices. Here's what consumers can do to if they are struggling.

Interest rates expected to rise in January, expert says

Interest rates are expected to increase in January, according to one expert. Here's why he says homeowners should refinance now.