Considering a joint mortgage? Here’s what you need to know

Considering a joint mortgage? Here’s what you need to know

Joint mortgages are common, but you must keep in mind that each person must meet the qualifications for a mortgage. Here's what you need to know before getting a joint mortgage so you can weigh the pros and cons.

Joint mortgages are common, but you must keep in mind that each person must meet the qualifications for a mortgage. Here's what you need to know before getting a joint mortgage so you can weigh the pros and cons.

Refinancing for home improvements: how does it work?

Refinancing for home improvements: how does it work?

A cash-out refinance takes the equity you’ve built up in your home and turns it into cash. It can be a low-cost option to pay for home improvements.

A cash-out refinance takes the equity you’ve built up in your home and turns it into cash. It can be a low-cost option to pay for home improvements.

Starbucks workers say they are treated like 'coffee-making robots'

Starbucks workers say they are treated like 'coffee-making robots'

Some people who work at Starbucks say customers are ordering increasingly complicated drinks that are sapping their will to continue working at the coffee giant.

Some people who work at Starbucks say customers are ordering increasingly complicated drinks that are sapping their will to continue working at the coffee giant.

Does car insurance protect against theft?

Does car insurance protect against theft?

Does car insurance cover a stolen car? Learn what auto insurance does and doesn’t cover.

Does car insurance cover a stolen car? Learn what auto insurance does and doesn’t cover.

Here's when the housing market will cool off and 5 tips for buying now

Here's when the housing market will cool off and 5 tips for buying now

Buying a house seems virtually impossible right now, but there are still advantages to homeownership. Consider your situation, and follow these tips if you want to buy a home in today's wild housing market.

Buying a house seems virtually impossible right now, but there are still advantages to homeownership. Consider your situation, and follow these tips if you want to buy a home in today's wild housing market.

Lightfoot unveils broad relief package for Chicago businesses, consumers

Lightfoot unveils broad relief package for Chicago businesses, consumers

Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a package of ordinances on Wednesday designed to jumpstart recovery for Chicago businesses, workers and consumers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a package of ordinances on Wednesday designed to jumpstart recovery for Chicago businesses, workers and consumers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

5 ways to identify personal loan scams

5 ways to identify personal loan scams

Learn ways to identify personal loan scams to prevent fraudulent companies from taking your hard-earned money.

Learn ways to identify personal loan scams to prevent fraudulent companies from taking your hard-earned money.

Chicago-area residents find success changing careers mid-pandemic
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Chicago-area residents find success changing careers mid-pandemic

Lita Selmon and Erich Krumrei talk about what led them to seek a career change during the pandemic and how their new ventures are going now.

Lita Selmon and Erich Krumrei talk about what led them to seek a career change during the pandemic and how their new ventures are going now.

Why is it important to have good credit?

Why is it important to have good credit?

A good credit score can make borrowing easier and more affordable. It can also reduce the cost of insurance and make it easier to find an apartment.

A good credit score can make borrowing easier and more affordable. It can also reduce the cost of insurance and make it easier to find an apartment.