Guitar Center files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Guitar Center has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing financial hardships due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Guitar Center has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing financial hardships due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Average FICO credit scores hit record highs — 5 things you should do
Improving your credit score starts with developing good financial habits.
Improving your credit score starts with developing good financial habits.
Do you need homeowners insurance?
There is no law requiring you to buy homeowner’s insurance. However, to qualify for a mortgage, your lender will likely require it. To protect your assets in case of a burglary, natural disaster, fire, and to ensure you can pay for a visitor’s medical expenses in case of an accident, you need homeowner’s insurance.
There is no law requiring you to buy homeowner’s insurance. However, to qualify for a mortgage, your lender will likely require it. To protect your assets in case of a burglary, natural disaster, fire, and to ensure you can pay for a visitor’s medical expenses in case of an accident, you need homeowner’s insurance.
Today’s mortgage refinance rates stable at 2.625% average | November 20, 2020
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for November 20, 2020, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for November 20, 2020, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Today’s mortgage rates remain at 44-day low | November 20, 2020
Check out the mortgage rates for November 20, 2020, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for November 20, 2020, which are unchanged from yesterday.
How to make money using a high-yield savings account
High-yield savings accounts offer higher APYs than most traditional savings accounts or money market accounts.
High-yield savings accounts offer higher APYs than most traditional savings accounts or money market accounts.
New Virtual 5k in Wicker Park and Bucktown
Like so many annual events in Chicago, Small Business Saturday is going to look a lot different than in years past. To raise awareness for this year's event, the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce is holding its first-ever Virtual 5K. Pam Maass has a preview.
Like so many annual events in Chicago, Small Business Saturday is going to look a lot different than in years past. To raise awareness for this year's event, the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce is holding its first-ever Virtual 5K. Pam Maass has a preview.
Lovin' Local: Firehouse Subs in Oak Lawn
We take you to Oak Lawn to catch up with the owners of Firehouse Subs. Owner Bret Jefferies, a real-life Chicago firefighter, joins us alongside his wife and co-owner Michelle.
We take you to Oak Lawn to catch up with the owners of Firehouse Subs. Owner Bret Jefferies, a real-life Chicago firefighter, joins us alongside his wife and co-owner Michelle.
UPS hiring for the holidays in the Chicago area
There?s no question, we love our essential workers, including the delivery services companies that keep our goods coming to our doorsteps. And to keep things moving smoothly for the holidays, the folks at UPS are hiring!
There?s no question, we love our essential workers, including the delivery services companies that keep our goods coming to our doorsteps. And to keep things moving smoothly for the holidays, the folks at UPS are hiring!
Chicago retailers hoping for a strong holiday shopping season
Black Friday is a week away and while online retailers are already rolling out the deals, it's Chicago stores that really need a boost, hit hard by the pandemic. Brad Plothow from Womply talks about what to expect during this year?s holiday shopping period.
Black Friday is a week away and while online retailers are already rolling out the deals, it's Chicago stores that really need a boost, hit hard by the pandemic. Brad Plothow from Womply talks about what to expect during this year?s holiday shopping period.
Local restaurants get creative to stay afloat amid pandemic
Manny’s Deli still has a lunch crowd some days, but with the dining room empty, all orders are to-go. The South Loop restaurant is trying to cook up some new ideas.
Manny’s Deli still has a lunch crowd some days, but with the dining room empty, all orders are to-go. The South Loop restaurant is trying to cook up some new ideas.
This is the best way to lower your car insurance costs
You may be able to get a better rate from another provider.
You may be able to get a better rate from another provider.
Tyson suspends Iowa plant managers amid COVID-19 betting claim
The company's president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, saying they do not represent the company's values.
The company's president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, saying they do not represent the company's values.
Selling your car? 5 ways to use the proceeds
Look for opportunities to use the cash to improve your financial security.
Look for opportunities to use the cash to improve your financial security.
Today's mortgage rates cling on to 43-day low | November 19, 2020
Check out the mortgage rates for November 19, 2020, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for November 19, 2020, which are unchanged from yesterday.
How to get free Thanksgiving dinner, plus other ways to save
The Ibotta cashback app and several brands have launched a program to give you Thanksgiving dinner for free when you purchase items at Walmart.
The Ibotta cashback app and several brands have launched a program to give you Thanksgiving dinner for free when you purchase items at Walmart.
Lovin' Local: House 406 in Northbrook
Jennifer Eisen, House 406 owner and general manager, talks about how her business has fared during the pandemic.
Jennifer Eisen, House 406 owner and general manager, talks about how her business has fared during the pandemic.
How does a home appraisal work?
Demystifying an important step in the buying process.
Demystifying an important step in the buying process.
3 things to know when refinancing a personal loan
Make the best decision of refinancing your personal loan by understanding how the process works.
Make the best decision of refinancing your personal loan by understanding how the process works.
Starbucks to give raises to all US store employees
All Starbucks baristas, supervisors and cafe attendants in the U.S. will receive an increase of at least 10%, according to a company spokesperson.
All Starbucks baristas, supervisors and cafe attendants in the U.S. will receive an increase of at least 10%, according to a company spokesperson.