Refinancing your mortgage? 5 questions you should ask first

With interest rates low, homeowners may opt to refinance – but not without a good review of potential outcomes.

Survey finds many hotels will be forced to close without COVID relief
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A new survey finds 71% of hotels won't survive another six months without further government coronavirus relief. Chip Rogers from the American Hotel and Lodging Association, discusses the situation for hotels now and what are they doing to survive.

Chicago shoppers embrace Small Business Saturday

It's Small Business Saturday, a time to celebrate and support local stores in our communities, especially those that closed down during the shutdown earlier this year.

Chicago shoppers embrace Small Business Saturday
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It's Small Business Saturday, a time to celebrate and support local stores in our communities, especially those that closed down during the shutdown earlier this year.

Tony Hsieh, retired Zappos CEO, dies at 46

Tony Hsieh, the retired CEO of Las Vegas-based online shoe retailer Zappos.com who spent years working to transform the city’s downtown area, has died. He was 46.

United Airlines flying Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

United Airlines Holdings Inc., reportedly began operating charter flights on Friday to better position Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for distribution once the shot is approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Small Business Saturday more critical this holiday season amid coronavirus pandemic

Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.

New Lenox now requiring people to mask up inside businesses

“It’s almost like ‘no shoes, no shirt, no service.’ There's ‘no mask, no service,’” the mayor of New Lenox said. And you could be fined if you refuse to comply.

Here’s why drivers should get comprehensive car insurance

Comprehensive auto insurance can be a good idea for drivers, if drivers understand how this insurance works.

How to choose a high-yield savings account

Want to build those savings fast? Don’t just choose the first bank you come to.

RadioShack gets another shot, this time with e-commerce

RadioShack has been pulled from the brink of death, again. Entrepreneur investors Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez scooped up the brand this year and plan to make RadioShack competitive again — this time online.

Dow crests 30,000 points on vaccine hopes, Biden transition

The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded above 30,000 points for the first time on Nov. 24 as investors were encouraged by the latest progress on developing coronavirus vaccines and news that the transition of power in the U.S. to President-elect Joe Biden will finally begin.

How to refinance a rental or investment property

Have an investment or rental property and thinking about refinancing? Here are some factors to consider before diving in.

Can you lose money in a high yield savings account?

There are both risks and rewards with high-yield savings accounts. They offer higher APYs than most traditional savings accounts. But if in one year you earn more than $10 in interest, you are required to report it on your tax return or face a penalty.