Mortgage lenders see increased demand for new home purchases, Fannie Mae reports

The demand for mortgage loans for home buying has increased in the past three months, while mortgage refinancing demand has fallen significantly, a report from Fannie Mae found.

12 lenders to consider for student loan consolidation

If you have multiple student loans and want an easier way to keep track of your payments — or get a better rate — consolidating your student loans may be an option for you.

Portillo's to open new location in Joliet for pick-up, delivery only

Portillo's is opening a new location in the suburbs, however, unlike its other restaurants, this location will not have an indoor dining room.

How to pay off $60,000 in credit card debt

Credit card debt can quickly spiral out of control, adding up to tens of thousands of dollars. Dedication and a solid strategy can help you pay off debt.

Student loan interest rates sank to record lows between May, June: Is refinancing your private loans worth it?

It's a good time to refinance student loans, since interest rates fell month-over-month between May and June 2021. See if you can qualify for a lower interest rate to save money on interest and lower your monthly payments.

3 easy ways to cut expenses as eviction moratorium, unemployment benefits expire

With federal COVID-19 protections set to expire soon, you may be looking for an easy way to cut your monthly expenses. Refinancing your loans can save you money every month without having to change your spending habits.

Refinance for debt consolidation: pros, cons, and what to know

If you have high-interest debt, like credit cards, refinancing for debt consolidation can make it easier to tackle your debt. But there are also risks involved.

Residents to weigh in about allowing cannabis shop in Roselle
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Tuesday at 7.pm. the Roselle Village Hall hosts a public hearing for residents to vote on whether to approve recreational marijuana sales in their neighborhood.

Housing market shows signs of cooling, which is good news for home buyers

With stagnant home prices and lackluster sales, will the housing market cool off? Home supply may still limit buyers, but low interest rates make it a good time to buy.

41 women running companies on the Fortune 500 list
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Chief Executive Officer at C200, Carolyn Dolezal, is working to change the face of business leadership by helping women advance in the profession.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos officially steps down as CEO

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has officially stepped down as CEO of the company he started out of his Seattle garage in 1995.

Lightfoot, Pritzker celebrate post-pandemic economic recovery

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. J.B. Pritzker highlighted post-pandemic economic recovery with a celebration in Little Village Friday. 

Applying for FAFSA is about to get a lot easier

If you're thinking of applying for federal student aid there are some changes to the process to be aware of.