What you need to know about credit card annual fees
Credit cards with annual fees may seem unnecessary, but sometimes it makes sense to opt for these cards.
Credit cards with annual fees may seem unnecessary, but sometimes it makes sense to opt for these cards.
Black-owned Hatch 41 provides ample co-working space in Bronzeville
Stephen Mitchell talks about the inspiration behind Hatch 41 and the importance of making space for Black entrepreneurs to thrive.
Stephen Mitchell talks about the inspiration behind Hatch 41 and the importance of making space for Black entrepreneurs to thrive.
Rep. Newman on her proposed legislation aimed at assisting small businesses
US Rep. Marie Newman (D-Ill.) joins Good Day Chicago to talk about her the new legislation she introduced aimed at expanding the loan program for small businesses.
US Rep. Marie Newman (D-Ill.) joins Good Day Chicago to talk about her the new legislation she introduced aimed at expanding the loan program for small businesses.
Costco warns customers over delays on essential household item
Costco Wholesale is issuing a warning to customers that have purchased toilet paper and other common household items online, saying they may face delays in receiving their orders.
Costco Wholesale is issuing a warning to customers that have purchased toilet paper and other common household items online, saying they may face delays in receiving their orders.
Macy's to hire 1,500 workers in Illinois ahead of holiday season
Macy's is looking to fill 1,500 positions across Illinois as part of a nationwide effort to hire up to 76,000 employees ahead of the holiday season.
Macy's is looking to fill 1,500 positions across Illinois as part of a nationwide effort to hire up to 76,000 employees ahead of the holiday season.
Personal loan rates plummet — 3-year rates drop to lowest point since July
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.
Student loan company used deceptive practices, CFPB says: Tips for choosing a reputable lender
The CFPB issued a consent order for one college financing company after ruling its ISA program was a form of consumer credit and must adhere to federal financial laws.
The CFPB issued a consent order for one college financing company after ruling its ISA program was a form of consumer credit and must adhere to federal financial laws.
Facing a natural disaster? Here's how to prepare your finances
It's important to stay prepared for natural disasters, here's how to stay prepared financially.
It's important to stay prepared for natural disasters, here's how to stay prepared financially.
Chicago treasurer unveils plan to inject more wealth into Black and brown neighborhoods
City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin lays out her plan to invest more in Chicago's underserved communities.
City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin lays out her plan to invest more in Chicago's underserved communities.
Focus turns to US markets after sharp drop on Monday
Market analyst Phil Flynn joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the fluctuations in the US markets and what to expect moving forward.
Market analyst Phil Flynn joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the fluctuations in the US markets and what to expect moving forward.
Economic growth to taper after strong Q2, economist predicts: What it could mean for interest rates
As the economy shows signs of slowing down, interest rates are holding at record lows. Here's what it could mean for future rates.
As the economy shows signs of slowing down, interest rates are holding at record lows. Here's what it could mean for future rates.
Student loan refinance rates drop — 5-year variable rates slide back under 3%
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Senate confirms James Kvaal as under secretary of education: How your student loans may be impacted
James Kvaal was confirmed as the new under secretary of education on Tuesday, after months of serving the Department of Education as deputy under secretary. Here's what it might mean for your student loan debt.
James Kvaal was confirmed as the new under secretary of education on Tuesday, after months of serving the Department of Education as deputy under secretary. Here's what it might mean for your student loan debt.
Nabisco strike that impacted several states over after workers ratify new contract
The strike began on Aug. 10 and impacted factories in Chicago, Portland, Ore., Aurora, Colo., Richmond, Va., Chicago, Ill. and Norcross, Ga.
The strike began on Aug. 10 and impacted factories in Chicago, Portland, Ore., Aurora, Colo., Richmond, Va., Chicago, Ill. and Norcross, Ga.
Battle brewing over future of River Oaks Mall in Calumet City
There's a big battle in Calumet City to change a mall, filled with tons of memories, but not drawing a lot of crowds. Now there's a push and pull to decide what will happen to it.
There's a big battle in Calumet City to change a mall, filled with tons of memories, but not drawing a lot of crowds. Now there's a push and pull to decide what will happen to it.
35% of millennials say student loan debt is preventing them from buying a home: survey
Are your monthly debt payments holding you back from achieving financial milestones like buying a house? You're not alone. See how you can reduce your debt obligations and cut down your outstanding student loan balance.
Are your monthly debt payments holding you back from achieving financial milestones like buying a house? You're not alone. See how you can reduce your debt obligations and cut down your outstanding student loan balance.
American household incomes drop for first time since 2011: What to do if you're struggling financially
Incomes dropped for the first time since 2011, here's what to do if you are struggling.
Incomes dropped for the first time since 2011, here's what to do if you are struggling.
Securing a mortgage increasingly difficult, MBA finds: These refinance options could make it easier
It's getting harder to secure credit for a mortgage, but some mortgage refinance programs are combatting the trend.
It's getting harder to secure credit for a mortgage, but some mortgage refinance programs are combatting the trend.
Digital mortgage closings could be legal in all 50 states by 2022, expert predicts
With the SECURE Notarization Act gaining ground, digital mortgage closings could be legal nationwide by 2022.
With the SECURE Notarization Act gaining ground, digital mortgage closings could be legal nationwide by 2022.
Sears to close final Illinois store in November: report
Officials announced Thursday that the last Sears store in Illinois, located at Woodfield Mall, will close its doors in November, according to a report from the Daily Herald.
Officials announced Thursday that the last Sears store in Illinois, located at Woodfield Mall, will close its doors in November, according to a report from the Daily Herald.