How to find the best mortgage lender

Follow these four steps to ensure you get the best mortgage refinance lender and the best rate.

Can you buy a house with less than 20% down payment?

If you don't have a lot of money to pay upfront, these low down payment loan options can help you become a homeowner.

How to save more money on your student loans

Saving on student loans is possible if you follow these four steps. Read on to learn how to reduce your monthly payment and lower total borrowing costs.

Wicker Park club, alderman's restaurant cited for defying indoor service ban

Ald. Tom Tunney’s (44th) Lake View Ann Sather Restaurant and a Wicker Park club that held a party with 142 mask-less patrons were among the latest businesses to be cited by the city for violating the city and state’s indoor service ban.

Lovin' Local: Tee Mart Decorated Apparel in Rogers Park
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Michael Trailer and Renee Matsushima from Tee Mart Decorated Apparel talk about how their business has fared since the pandemic.

How much does home insurance cost?

Too often, new homebuyers don’t account for the cost of home insurance – and are floored when they find out.

Aldi warns customers about fake Facebook ad for free groceries

Aldi is warning customers of a fake offer on Facebook that promises free groceries for those who share and comment on the post.

How to prepare for the FAFSA

Planning ahead can make completing the FAFSA and qualifying for student aid less stressful.

Here's how the new mortgage refinance fee affects you

The FHFA’s new adverse market fee is now in effect. Here's what that means for those who are trying to take advantage of the record low refinance rates.

Lovin Local: Justice of the Pies
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Like so many of our Lovin' Local guests, today's featured business has a great backstory. Justice of the Pies is named in homage to the late Stephen Broussard, a criminal defense attorney who dubbed himself a "pie master." His daughter Maya-Camille Broussard tantalizes our taste buds.

Amazon, YETI team up with joint lawsuit against alleged counterfeiters

Amazon and YETI are teaming up against alleged counterfeiters with a joint lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.