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.
Personal loan interest rates continue downward slide
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Career advice for 20- and 30-somethings weighing dreams or salaries
Eyal Danon, author and founder of Ignite Advisory Group, dishes out financial and career advice to people in their 20s or early 30s as they strive for fiscal and personal success.
Eyal Danon, author and founder of Ignite Advisory Group, dishes out financial and career advice to people in their 20s or early 30s as they strive for fiscal and personal success.
Senate rejects Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
Illinois lawmakers call on BNSF Railway to correct flooding issues in communities along tracks
Local lawmakers are calling for BNSF Railway to correct flooding issues in suburban Cicero and other communities along their tracks.
Local lawmakers are calling for BNSF Railway to correct flooding issues in suburban Cicero and other communities along their tracks.
How to refinance student loans while interest rates are at record lows
Variable and fixed interest rates for student loan refinancing fell to historic lows in November.
Variable and fixed interest rates for student loan refinancing fell to historic lows in November.
CEO fires 900 workers on a Zoom call, leading to outrage
Andrew Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas shares his thoughts on the Better.com CEO firing 900 employees during a Zoom call.
Andrew Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas shares his thoughts on the Better.com CEO firing 900 employees during a Zoom call.
93% of payday loan borrowers regret taking out their loans, survey finds
Payday loans can be a debt trap for borrowers who can't afford to make payments. Here's how you can repay your payday loan balance before it's sent to debt collectors.
Payday loans can be a debt trap for borrowers who can't afford to make payments. Here's how you can repay your payday loan balance before it's sent to debt collectors.
Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden
The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.
The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.
NFT is 2021 word of the year amid cryptocurrency surge, Collins Dictionary says
An NFT is proof of ownership for a unique digital item that can be bought and sold on the cryptocurrency marketplace. Here's what you need to know about buying and investing in crypto.
An NFT is proof of ownership for a unique digital item that can be bought and sold on the cryptocurrency marketplace. Here's what you need to know about buying and investing in crypto.
Better.com CEO tells about 900 employees they’ve been let go over Zoom call: report
Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, was captured in a video on social media informing about 900 employees that they had been terminated.
Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, was captured in a video on social media informing about 900 employees that they had been terminated.
Biden says COVID-19 Omicron variant 'cause for concern’ – will interest rates be impacted?
As health officials determine the potential impact of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, economists weigh the potential risks to the economy and what it means for growth forecasts.
As health officials determine the potential impact of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, economists weigh the potential risks to the economy and what it means for growth forecasts.