Everything you need to know about mortgage brokers

A mortgage broker may be able to get you a better rate. Should you use one for your next home loan?

5 student loan refinancing mistakes to avoid

Refinancing a student loan can help curb payments – if you avoid these unforced errors.

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.

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.

New Virtual 5k in Wicker Park and Bucktown
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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.