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.

Today's mortgage rates — one rate dips | December 4, 2020

Check out the mortgage rates for December 4, 2020, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday — with one exception.

You can get a loan with bad credit — but beware of these risks

While difficult, you can get a loan with bad credit. But it comes with risks. Lenders want to know you’ll repay your loan, so they may charge high interest and offer less favorable terms

Can you get car insurance if you are not the registered owner?

Typically, you buy insurance on a car that has a title in your name or is registered to you. However, you can insure a car that’s not registered in your name if you meet a few key requirements.

Lovin' Local: Ellman's Music Center in Naperville
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Peter Ellman from Ellman's Music Center talks about how his business has adapted since the onset of the pandemic.

Pros and cons of buying a house without a realtor

Ready to purchase your first home? If you're considering buying without a buyer's agent, make sure to do your homework.

What is the best mortgage term to take?

The answer of which mortgage term to select is a matter of personal preference.