Student loan borrowers begin to receive $2B worth of forgiveness under PSLF waiver
The Biden administration's temporary PSLF waiver will make it easier to have their federal student loans forgiven.
The Biden administration's temporary PSLF waiver will make it easier to have their federal student loans forgiven.
Social Security payment increases may be offset by these 5 expenses
Those receiving Social Security benefits could struggle to meet basic needs in the year ahead. Here are the top five expenses they could struggle with.
Those receiving Social Security benefits could struggle to meet basic needs in the year ahead. Here are the top five expenses they could struggle with.
Social Security benefits see highest boost in 40 years, but inflation is higher
Social Security benefits will increase at their highest rate in 40 years, but the latest inflation numbers are even higher. Next year's increase may not be enough for seniors living on Social Security income.
Social Security benefits will increase at their highest rate in 40 years, but the latest inflation numbers are even higher. Next year's increase may not be enough for seniors living on Social Security income.
Local Hawaiian T-shirt business advocates for people with Down syndrome
Holly Simon and her son, Nate, join Good Day Chicago to talk about the inspiration for their Hawaiian t-shirt business and the importance of supporting people with Down syndrome.
Holly Simon and her son, Nate, join Good Day Chicago to talk about the inspiration for their Hawaiian t-shirt business and the importance of supporting people with Down syndrome.
Small businesses take spotlight in Lincoln Square and Ravenswood as holidays approach
Rudy Flores, executive director of the Lincoln Square and Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, previews Small Business Saturday in their community and talks about how you can support local businesses this winter.
Rudy Flores, executive director of the Lincoln Square and Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, previews Small Business Saturday in their community and talks about how you can support local businesses this winter.
Concord Music Hall among 5 businesses cited for violating 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.
Rising child care costs forced 38% of parents on take on side gigs, survey says: How you can afford expenses
Risings child care costs are forcing many parents to reconsider how to afford it. About 38% of parents even reported taking on a second job. Here's how to afford childcare expenses.
Risings child care costs are forcing many parents to reconsider how to afford it. About 38% of parents even reported taking on a second job. Here's how to afford childcare expenses.
This Social Security statement change could simplify your retirement planning
The Social Security Administration will be sending out newly redesigned statements that helps Americans better understand and maximize their benefits.
The Social Security Administration will be sending out newly redesigned statements that helps Americans better understand and maximize their benefits.
Sears to close its final big store in home state Sunday
News of its impending final closure marks the end of an era for some local observers.
News of its impending final closure marks the end of an era for some local observers.
Ways to improve your 'financial gratitude attitude'
Justin Reppy, Senior Advisor at Goldstone Financial Group, joins Good Day Saturday to talk about our financial gratitude attitudes.
Justin Reppy, Senior Advisor at Goldstone Financial Group, joins Good Day Saturday to talk about our financial gratitude attitudes.
Temporary hold on Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for big companies upheld by federal appeals court
Six states filed the action against the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for companies with over 100 employees on Nov. 5.
Six states filed the action against the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for companies with over 100 employees on Nov. 5.
Chicago studio complex Cinespace sold for $1 billion
The studio campuses of Cinespace Studios in Chicago and Toronto have been acquired by TPG Real Estate Partners for $1.1 billion.
The studio campuses of Cinespace Studios in Chicago and Toronto have been acquired by TPG Real Estate Partners for $1.1 billion.
Cinespace Studios Chicago and Toronto aquired by TPG Real Estate in $1.1B deal
"I am thrilled to see this acquisition expand our capability for content creation and look forward to the jobs and productions it will bring to our region," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
"I am thrilled to see this acquisition expand our capability for content creation and look forward to the jobs and productions it will bring to our region," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
Higher educational achievement increases homeownership chances, study shows
A new study shows that higher education is helping millennials become homeowners, even amid rising student debt.
A new study shows that higher education is helping millennials become homeowners, even amid rising student debt.
How to decide if you need flood insurance for your home
Do you own or rent a home in an area with elevated flood risk? Here's how to decide if you need to take out a separate flood policy.
Do you own or rent a home in an area with elevated flood risk? Here's how to decide if you need to take out a separate flood policy.
Fed to begin tapering its assets, economists say it will send interest rates higher
The Federal Reserve announced after its November meeting that it will begin tapering its economic stimulus. Here's what that could mean for interest rates.
The Federal Reserve announced after its November meeting that it will begin tapering its economic stimulus. Here's what that could mean for interest rates.
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.