How to find the best travel credit cards
Travel credit cards can save you money on your next vacation, but make sure their benefits outweigh any fees.
Travel credit cards can save you money on your next vacation, but make sure their benefits outweigh any fees.
FEMA's new flood insurance methodology could cause rate drop for 1.2M policyholders, data shows
The National Flood Insurance Program is getting its first update in about 40 years, and 1.2 million homeowners will see their rates decrease.
The National Flood Insurance Program is getting its first update in about 40 years, and 1.2 million homeowners will see their rates decrease.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program called ‘broken’ & ‘confusing’ after Biden admin. asks for feedback
Ninety-eight percent of PSLF applications are rejected, typically because of an issue with the qualifying repayment plan. The Education Department has given borrowers the chance to submit feedback about the federal student loan program — here's what they're saying.
Ninety-eight percent of PSLF applications are rejected, typically because of an issue with the qualifying repayment plan. The Education Department has given borrowers the chance to submit feedback about the federal student loan program — here's what they're saying.
Lincoln Park club, River North sports bar among businesses cited for violating mask mandate
During a three-day stretch, city investigators issued a dozen citations to businesses that violated Chicago's mask mandate which went into effect Aug. 20.
During a three-day stretch, city investigators issued a dozen citations to businesses that violated Chicago's mask mandate which went into effect Aug. 20.
Will the days of sub-3% mortgage rates soon be behind us? One expert thinks so
Mortgage rates are holding steady, but one expert says the days of sub-3% interest rates could be over.
Mortgage rates are holding steady, but one expert says the days of sub-3% interest rates could be over.
COVID-19 driving more millennials to buy life insurance than Gen X & Boomers, study finds
As the pandemic continues across the U.S., it is pushing more Millennials to look into life insurance.
As the pandemic continues across the U.S., it is pushing more Millennials to look into life insurance.
What to do if you don't qualify for $9.5B worth of student loan forgiveness under Biden in 2021
See if you qualify for student loan repayment assistance like IDR plans, permanent disability discharges and refinancing. (iStock)
See if you qualify for student loan repayment assistance like IDR plans, permanent disability discharges and refinancing. (iStock)
Chicago El Milagro workers say they were locked out of building after protest
EL MILAGRO LATEST: The Chicago El Milagro workers say after they walked off the job Thursday to protest working conditions, they weren't let back inside the facility to get their personal belongings.
EL MILAGRO LATEST: The Chicago El Milagro workers say after they walked off the job Thursday to protest working conditions, they weren't let back inside the facility to get their personal belongings.
Costco limits purchases on paper goods, water & key items amid supply chain delays
Bath tissues, roll towels, Kirkland signature water and high-demand cleaning products may see purchase limits
Bath tissues, roll towels, Kirkland signature water and high-demand cleaning products may see purchase limits
Schumer renews calls for Biden to cancel $50K in student loan debt per borrower
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for student loan forgiveness of $50,000 per borrower.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for student loan forgiveness of $50,000 per borrower.
Eviction moratorium update: Warren, progressives introduce bill aimed at extending ban
As the COVID-19 Delta variant continues to spread throughout the United States, Democratic lawmakers have introduced a bill to reinstate the expired eviction moratorium.
As the COVID-19 Delta variant continues to spread throughout the United States, Democratic lawmakers have introduced a bill to reinstate the expired eviction moratorium.
Chicago El Milagro workers walk off the job
Workers at the El Milagro tortilla factory walked off the job Thursday at the facility in Little Village.
Workers at the El Milagro tortilla factory walked off the job Thursday at the facility in Little Village.
Career summit dishes out tips for Black women looking to climb the corporate ladder
Watchen Nyanue, CEO of I Choose The Ladder, previews Saturday's third annual THE CLIMB career summit, which helps Black women intent on furthering their corporate careers.
Watchen Nyanue, CEO of I Choose The Ladder, previews Saturday's third annual THE CLIMB career summit, which helps Black women intent on furthering their corporate careers.
El Milagro workers in Chicago walk off the job
Workers at the El Milagro tortilla factory walked off the job Thursday at the facility in Little Village.
Workers at the El Milagro tortilla factory walked off the job Thursday at the facility in Little Village.
FSA prepares for 'unprecedented task' of resuming student loan payments after forbearance
The coronavirus pandemic led to a payment pause on federal student loans, but that temporary relief has a definitive end date of Jan. 31, 2022. See how you can prepare for when payments restart in February.
The coronavirus pandemic led to a payment pause on federal student loans, but that temporary relief has a definitive end date of Jan. 31, 2022. See how you can prepare for when payments restart in February.
Failure to raise debt ceiling may delay Social Security, child tax credits: What to do if you need money now
The federal government may soon default on its financial obligations unless lawmakers raise or suspend the debt ceiling before the start of the next fiscal year on Oct. 1.
The federal government may soon default on its financial obligations unless lawmakers raise or suspend the debt ceiling before the start of the next fiscal year on Oct. 1.
Evanston restaurants receive fake court orders filled with hate messages
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person behind racist letters that were sent to at least three restaurants in north suburban Evanston this week.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person behind racist letters that were sent to at least three restaurants in north suburban Evanston this week.
Retail buy now, pay later transactions not replacing credit cards, study shows
As buy now pay later transactions increase, a new study shows credit card usage remains strong.
As buy now pay later transactions increase, a new study shows credit card usage remains strong.
Liberal arts doctorate leaves borrowers with nearly $200K in student loan debt on $40K salary, study finds
A post-secondary degree can leave borrowers with a six-figure student loan balance, but it's important to remember that federal student aid isn't “free money.” Keep reading to learn more about the average student loan debt and how you can pay it off faster.
A post-secondary degree can leave borrowers with a six-figure student loan balance, but it's important to remember that federal student aid isn't “free money.” Keep reading to learn more about the average student loan debt and how you can pay it off faster.
As car shopping surges, vehicle history report company expects to double revenue in 2021
One car history report company says it expects to double its revenue this year as the demand for used cars rises. Here's how to keep your costs down amid rising prices.
One car history report company says it expects to double its revenue this year as the demand for used cars rises. Here's how to keep your costs down amid rising prices.