How to pay off $100k in student loans
It is possible to pay off six figures in student loan debt, but you’ll need to take a strategic and determined approach.
It is possible to pay off six figures in student loan debt, but you’ll need to take a strategic and determined approach.
Biden's eviction ban blocked: Homeowner options to pursue
The Supreme Court once again ruled the CDC's eviction ban as unconstitutional. (iStock)
The Supreme Court once again ruled the CDC's eviction ban as unconstitutional. (iStock)
Beloved Lakeview hardware store closing after 98 years of service
A beloved Lakeview hardware store is closing after serving the community for 98 years.
A beloved Lakeview hardware store is closing after serving the community for 98 years.
Lack of housing inventory limits home purchase activity, but refinances to rise: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae decreased its housing market forecast for 2021, but said refinances could take more market share.
Fannie Mae decreased its housing market forecast for 2021, but said refinances could take more market share.
Have bad credit? You might be overpaying for homeowners insurance, study finds
Consumers with poor credit paid 29% more for their home insurance premiums than consumers with exceptional credit, according to a new report.
Consumers with poor credit paid 29% more for their home insurance premiums than consumers with exceptional credit, according to a new report.
GDP revised up for Q2 to 6.6%: What that means for interest rates
The Bureau of Economic Analysis revised its second quarter GDP up slightly, but it remains below expectations.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis revised its second quarter GDP up slightly, but it remains below expectations.
Drivers paying the price as auto mechanics strike in Chicago area drags on
After 23 days, hundreds of car mechanics around the Chicago area are still on strike.
After 23 days, hundreds of car mechanics around the Chicago area are still on strike.
5-year personal loan interest rates drop, significantly lower than this time last year
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.
New study shows average American pays over $130K in interest fees, but they don't have to
Americans are paying more than $130K on average in interest fees, but there are ways to lower it.
Americans are paying more than $130K on average in interest fees, but there are ways to lower it.
Capital One introduces new student rewards cards - how to find the right one for you
Capital One introduced two new student credit cards, and is doing a giveaway in celebration. (iStock)
Capital One introduced two new student credit cards, and is doing a giveaway in celebration. (iStock)
47K veterans and active-duty troops will automatically receive student loan relief — do you qualify?
Select student loan borrowers who served in the military will have their federal student loan interest retroactively waived, according to the Education Department. See what else veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for, including permanent disability discharges, the suspension of loan payments and other COVID-19 emergency relief measures.
Select student loan borrowers who served in the military will have their federal student loan interest retroactively waived, according to the Education Department. See what else veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for, including permanent disability discharges, the suspension of loan payments and other COVID-19 emergency relief measures.
1.45M homeowners are seriously delinquent as foreclosure moratorium expires
Mortgage delinquencies are decreasing but they are still much higher than before the pandemic began.
Mortgage delinquencies are decreasing but they are still much higher than before the pandemic began.
How to pay off student loans in 5 years: A step-by-step guide
If you want to pay off your student loans in five years, consider boosting your income, cutting unnecessary expenses and refinancing your loans.
If you want to pay off your student loans in five years, consider boosting your income, cutting unnecessary expenses and refinancing your loans.
Having a college degree can double your earning potential, but only if you do this
A college degree can pay off in the form of higher earning potential, but the total cost of attendance causes many students to take out debt. See a few ways to borrow undergraduate student loans without eating into your income.
A college degree can pay off in the form of higher earning potential, but the total cost of attendance causes many students to take out debt. See a few ways to borrow undergraduate student loans without eating into your income.
More people pivoting to new career paths during the pandemic
Ken Coleman joins Good Day Chicago to dish out tips for people looking to find a new career and get prepared for a new job.
Ken Coleman joins Good Day Chicago to dish out tips for people looking to find a new career and get prepared for a new job.
Biden administration cancels another $5.8B in student loan debt: Here's who qualifies
More than 323,000 federal student loan borrowers with a total and permanent disability (TPD) will have their college debt automatically discharged by the end of the year. Read on to see who qualifies, and what you should do with your debt if you're not eligible for a TPD discharge.
More than 323,000 federal student loan borrowers with a total and permanent disability (TPD) will have their college debt automatically discharged by the end of the year. Read on to see who qualifies, and what you should do with your debt if you're not eligible for a TPD discharge.
How to take out a student loan: A step-by-step guide
Start by filling out the FAFSA for federal student loans before you turn to private loans to pay for college.
Start by filling out the FAFSA for federal student loans before you turn to private loans to pay for college.
Car theft surged in 2020, report finds: Why you need auto insurance that protects against theft
Auto theft surged in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know about car insurance and how it covers vehicle theft.
Auto theft surged in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know about car insurance and how it covers vehicle theft.
Old Navy no longer separating women's plus-size clothing
Old Navy will no longer keep women’s plus-size clothing in a separate section and instead will showcase sizes 0 to 28 together in stores.
Old Navy will no longer keep women’s plus-size clothing in a separate section and instead will showcase sizes 0 to 28 together in stores.
Best graduate student loans of fall 2021
Federal student loan options for graduate students are limited. Private student loans could help you fill the gap and fund your graduate degree.
Federal student loan options for graduate students are limited. Private student loans could help you fill the gap and fund your graduate degree.