Lovin' Local: Abby Alley
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Abby Alley talks about how her business has fared since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

How can I stop my house from going into foreclosure?

With millions of Americans falling behind on home mortgage payments, refinancing now may save a great deal of financial pain later.

What to do if you fall behind on mortgage payments

Staying in contact with your lender is key to overcoming late payments on your mortgage.

Robinhood in hot water over restricting trading in GameStop, other stocks
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Bill Bloom from Bloom Financial breaks down the pandemonium surrounding Robinhood for halting trading over red-hot stocks such as GameStop and AMC.

Robinhood tells customers it will allow ‘limited buys’ amid GameStop, AMC trading frenzy

Robinhood, the online trading platform at the center of a speculative frenzy involving shares of GameStop, AMC and other flailing companies, told its customers Thursday that it would be allowing “limited buys” of these companies starting Friday.

Joliet couple producing Bernie Sanders mittens after Vermont senator goes viral

A Joliet couple has cracked the code, which means soon you may be able to buy your own exact replica of the now-famous mittens Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders wore to Joe Biden’s inauguration.

3 of the best MBA student loans for business school

A Masters in Business Administration (MBA) can boost your career and increase your earning potential. Find the best personal loans to fund your MBA once your federal loans are exhausted.

Illinois startups finding success despite limitations of the pandemic
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Kristi Dula from the llinois Office of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology talks about the surge of start ups across the state as the pandemic rages on.

Lowe's announces another $80M in employee bonuses, will hire more than 50,000 workers

Lowe's announced that it will reward all of its full-time hourly employees with $300 bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, while part-time employees will get $150. The company also plans to hire 50,000 more workers for the spring.

Lovin' Local: The Stay-in Steakhouse from Kitchfix
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Josh Katt, CEO and executive chef at The Stay-in Steakhouse from Kitchfix, talks about their Valentine's Day offerings including their six-course "Goodfellas"-inspired dinner.

6 mistakes to avoid when comparing car insurance quotes online

Shopping for car insurance online is fairly easy, with few forms to fill out. But to compare insurers and get the very best rates, you’ll want to avoid these six mistakes.

4 factors to consider when choosing a high-yield savings account

High-yield savings accounts are found at both online and brick-and-mortar banks and credit unions. High-yield accounts offer better APYs than standard savings accounts, but rates are variable, and you can only six make withdrawals in one month.

In duel with small investors over GameStop stock, big funds blink

Across most of America, GameStop is just a place to buy a video game. On Wall Street, though, it’s become a battleground where swarms of smaller investors see themselves making an epic stand against the 1%.

Lovin' Local: Marvin's Food and Fuel in the West Loop
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Chef Mitch Cavanah from Marvin's Food and Fuel talks about how his business has fared since the onset of the pandemic.