Americans' debt rose $313B in Q2 – here’s how to help pay yours down
U.S. household debt increased significantly since the pandemic, driven by mortgage and auto loans in the second quarter of 2021.
U.S. household debt increased significantly since the pandemic, driven by mortgage and auto loans in the second quarter of 2021.
1 in 3 say returning to the workplace negatively impacted their mental health, study finds
Jeris Stueland from McKinsey & Company talks about their new report which found returning to the office has been detrimental to workers' mental health.
Jeris Stueland from McKinsey & Company talks about their new report which found returning to the office has been detrimental to workers' mental health.
56 Chicago-area dealerships impacted by mechanics strike
The Chicago-area mechanics strike is now in its second week and more than 50 dealerships in the city and suburbs have been impacted.
The Chicago-area mechanics strike is now in its second week and more than 50 dealerships in the city and suburbs have been impacted.
Home buying checklist: Everything you need to know
A home buying checklist can help the process of buying a house go smoothly.
A home buying checklist can help the process of buying a house go smoothly.
Most parents think their kids' college costs will top $100K, new study finds: Here's how to pay for it
About two-thirds of parents agree that the cost of college will top $100K for the coming school year. Compare your options for covering the costs, including federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans and private student loans.
About two-thirds of parents agree that the cost of college will top $100K for the coming school year. Compare your options for covering the costs, including federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans and private student loans.
Employers charging unvaccinated workers higher health care costs, consultants find
Employers are beginning to tack on surcharges for workers who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to Merce, a global consulting firm.
Employers are beginning to tack on surcharges for workers who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to Merce, a global consulting firm.
Biden administration issues 'final extension' of student loan payment pause: Is cancellation next?
Federal student loan borrowers will not have to make payments on their federal loans until February 2022, thanks to the final extension from Education Department.
Federal student loan borrowers will not have to make payments on their federal loans until February 2022, thanks to the final extension from Education Department.
How to find low-interest student loans
Federal loans should be the first option you turn to when looking for low-interest student loans. If you hit the borrowing maximum for federal loans, you can turn to private student loans.
Federal loans should be the first option you turn to when looking for low-interest student loans. If you hit the borrowing maximum for federal loans, you can turn to private student loans.
Mortgage rates drop amid delta variant fears: Why now is a good time to refinance
Mortgage rates decreased yet again, falling to the lowest point since the beginning of the year, the latest Freddie Mac survey showed.
Mortgage rates decreased yet again, falling to the lowest point since the beginning of the year, the latest Freddie Mac survey showed.
Working remotely exposes downsides of returning to the workplace
Best-selling author Joanne Lipman dishes out tips for people looking to keep working from home even as the pandemic dwindles.
Best-selling author Joanne Lipman dishes out tips for people looking to keep working from home even as the pandemic dwindles.
Several colleges, universities cancel tuition debt for students for COVID-19 relief
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chicago area music festivals, concert venues cope with COVID
The spiking COVID cases are leaving many places in tight spots, including music festivals and events.
The spiking COVID cases are leaving many places in tight spots, including music festivals and events.
You may be denied home insurance coverage if you have one of these 10 dog breeds
Depending on the type of dog you have, your homeowners insurance policy may not fully protect you in the event of a dog bite or other related injury. Learn more about home insurance dog breed restrictions and your options for staying covered.
Depending on the type of dog you have, your homeowners insurance policy may not fully protect you in the event of a dog bite or other related injury. Learn more about home insurance dog breed restrictions and your options for staying covered.
Freddie Mac launches new home renovation mortgage, here's how to get one
Freddie Mac announced a new loan product to help homeowners and homebuyers pay for home renovations.
Freddie Mac announced a new loan product to help homeowners and homebuyers pay for home renovations.
Chicago-area restaurants say vax up or stay out
More Illinois businesses are asking patrons to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccinations, including a popular music venue and restaurant in the northwest suburbs.
More Illinois businesses are asking patrons to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccinations, including a popular music venue and restaurant in the northwest suburbs.
Long Grove Vintage Days to showcase all things antique and rare this weekend
Jesse DeSoto, president of the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association, previews this weekend's Vintage Days event.
Jesse DeSoto, president of the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association, previews this weekend's Vintage Days event.
Fannie Mae nearly doubles home price growth forecast: Why you should refinance now
Home prices are surging, and will continue to increase through the rest of the year before beginning to moderate.
Home prices are surging, and will continue to increase through the rest of the year before beginning to moderate.
Keys for preparing yourself financially before you quit your job
Brian Korienek, senior advisor with Goldstone Financial, talks about "The Great Resignation" and why more people are ditching their 9 to 5 jobs in favor of a new work-life balance.
Brian Korienek, senior advisor with Goldstone Financial, talks about "The Great Resignation" and why more people are ditching their 9 to 5 jobs in favor of a new work-life balance.
Biden, CDC roll out targeted ban on renter evictions – who’s impacted and what to do now
After the previous ban expired, the CDC instated a new targeted eviction ban for renters in areas with high COVID-19 transmission levels.
After the previous ban expired, the CDC instated a new targeted eviction ban for renters in areas with high COVID-19 transmission levels.
Senate bill targets student loans in bankruptcy: What this means for student loan cancellation
A new Senate bill aims to make it possible to achieve a federal student loan discharge in bankruptcy court, requiring certain universities to grant a tuition refund if a student's federal loans are discharged.
A new Senate bill aims to make it possible to achieve a federal student loan discharge in bankruptcy court, requiring certain universities to grant a tuition refund if a student's federal loans are discharged.