What to know about personal loans for college students

What to know about personal loans for college students

It’s possible to take out a personal loan for school expenses. But it’s almost never a better option than a student loan.

It’s possible to take out a personal loan for school expenses. But it’s almost never a better option than a student loan.

How many credit cards should you have?

How many credit cards should you have?

How many credit cards you should have depends on your unique situation.

How many credit cards you should have depends on your unique situation.

Whirlpool offers employees $1,000 to get COVID-19 vaccine

Whirlpool offers employees $1,000 to get COVID-19 vaccine

The appliance company increased the incentive to $1,000, hoping to further encourage any employees who are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

The appliance company increased the incentive to $1,000, hoping to further encourage any employees who are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

West Town pharmacy closing down after more than 100 years

West Town pharmacy closing down after more than 100 years

The pharmacy has been at Wood St. and Chicago Ave. since 1912 and its current owner, Ozzie Feliciano, has been working at the location since 1980.

The pharmacy has been at Wood St. and Chicago Ave. since 1912 and its current owner, Ozzie Feliciano, has been working at the location since 1980.

How hurricane season can impact your home & auto insurance, according to an expert

How hurricane season can impact your home & auto insurance, according to an expert

Hurricane season is here, and it's already causing billions of dollars worth of property damage — some of which won't be covered by insurance. Keep reading to see if a standard homeowners policy covers hurricane damage.

Hurricane season is here, and it's already causing billions of dollars worth of property damage — some of which won't be covered by insurance. Keep reading to see if a standard homeowners policy covers hurricane damage.

Warren buckles down on student loan forgiveness, says Biden 'has the power to cancel student loan debt'

Warren buckles down on student loan forgiveness, says Biden 'has the power to cancel student loan debt'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren called on President Joe Biden to cancel student debt using his executive authority. Here's what we know about student debt discharges so far, including alternative repayment plan options. (iStock)

Sen. Elizabeth Warren called on President Joe Biden to cancel student debt using his executive authority. Here's what we know about student debt discharges so far, including alternative repayment plan options. (iStock)

Stimulus payments curbed poverty growth during pandemic, census shows

Stimulus payments curbed poverty growth during pandemic, census shows

The share of Americans in poverty rose slightly to 11.4% in 2020, but COVID-19 relief payments eased losses for many, census data showed.

The share of Americans in poverty rose slightly to 11.4% in 2020, but COVID-19 relief payments eased losses for many, census data showed.

Arab and Asian American gas station owners claim Chicago inspectors target minority-owned businesses

Arab and Asian American gas station owners claim Chicago inspectors target minority-owned businesses

"Every day that I come to work, I am always in fear that this task force that resembles the insurrection of January 6th will attack our gas station and shut us down without notice," said gas station owner Saad Malley.

"Every day that I come to work, I am always in fear that this task force that resembles the insurrection of January 6th will attack our gas station and shut us down without notice," said gas station owner Saad Malley.

Millennial, Gen Z graduates plan to lower student loan payments with refinancing, survey finds

Millennial, Gen Z graduates plan to lower student loan payments with refinancing, survey finds

A new survey found that young student loan borrowers are exploring their repayment options, such as a student loan refinance loan, as the federal forbearance period comes to an end. Here's why that may be a smart move.

A new survey found that young student loan borrowers are exploring their repayment options, such as a student loan refinance loan, as the federal forbearance period comes to an end. Here's why that may be a smart move.

How to find dental financing when dental insurance isn't enough

How to find dental financing when dental insurance isn't enough

Dental loans can help you pay for a procedure when the maximum benefit amount on your dental insurance isn’t enough.

Dental loans can help you pay for a procedure when the maximum benefit amount on your dental insurance isn’t enough.

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month: Are you sufficiently covered?

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month: Are you sufficiently covered?

It's Life Insurance Awareness Month, a time to recognize the important role life insurance plays in guaranteeing a families' financial security. See if you're sufficiently covered and find out how to buy life insurance in this guide. (iStock)

It's Life Insurance Awareness Month, a time to recognize the important role life insurance plays in guaranteeing a families' financial security. See if you're sufficiently covered and find out how to buy life insurance in this guide. (iStock)

Revolving credit balances reach pre-pandemic levels: Here's how to pay off credit card debt

Revolving credit balances reach pre-pandemic levels: Here's how to pay off credit card debt

The amount of debt that Americans are carrying has increased, suggesting a return to pre-pandemic spending habits. See how you can pay down credit card debt without having to significantly cut your spending habits.

The amount of debt that Americans are carrying has increased, suggesting a return to pre-pandemic spending habits. See how you can pay down credit card debt without having to significantly cut your spending habits.