Home equity is surging — here's why now is a 'great time' to refinance
With rising home equity and mortgage rates dropping, now could be a prime opportunity to buy.
With rising home equity and mortgage rates dropping, now could be a prime opportunity to buy.
How to refinance a personal loan
A personal loan can be used for almost anything. But if your current monthly payments are too high or you just want a lower interest rate, then refinancing your personal loan can be a smart move.
A personal loan can be used for almost anything. But if your current monthly payments are too high or you just want a lower interest rate, then refinancing your personal loan can be a smart move.
Here's how refinancing your student loan can 'increase your cash flow'
Refinancing student loans could save you money and make payments more manageable.
Refinancing student loans could save you money and make payments more manageable.
Walmart exclusively nabs KFC's coveted chicken-scented firelogs
Walmart is exclusively launching KFC's highly coveted Herbs and Spices Firelog during the upcoming holiday season.
Walmart is exclusively launching KFC's highly coveted Herbs and Spices Firelog during the upcoming holiday season.
Today's mortgage rates hold firm — with one exception | October 26, 2020
Check out the mortgage rates for October 26, 2020, which are mostly unchanged from last week.
Check out the mortgage rates for October 26, 2020, which are mostly unchanged from last week.
Today’s mortgage refinance rates see little change — but one rate breaks the mold | October 26, 2020
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for October 26, 2020, which are mostly up from last week.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for October 26, 2020, which are mostly up from last week.
Smart spending habits to adopt during the pandemic
Bill Bloom from Bloom Financial dishes out tips for spending money efficiently during the pandemic.
Bill Bloom from Bloom Financial dishes out tips for spending money efficiently during the pandemic.
Chicago BACP commissioner talks about the new curfew placed on local businesses
Rosa Escareno, commissioner at the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, talks about the curfew placed on restaurants and bars due to the second surge of COVID-19 cases.
Rosa Escareno, commissioner at the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, talks about the curfew placed on restaurants and bars due to the second surge of COVID-19 cases.
3 reasons to refinance your mortgage immediately
If you're thinking of taking advantage of today is record-low refinance rates, now's the time to do it. Here's why it's better to refinance sooner rather than later.
If you're thinking of taking advantage of today is record-low refinance rates, now's the time to do it. Here's why it's better to refinance sooner rather than later.
Italy closes gyms, shuts eateries early amid rising COVID-19 cases
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.
New Hampshire restaurant owner says he’d rather close than make employees, customers wear masks
A New Hampshire ice cream shop and restaurant shut down on Sunday after a customer reported them for not wearing masks or requiring diners to do so, the business announced on its Facebook page. And now, the owners refuse to open until they can operate the business the way they did pre-COVID-19.
A New Hampshire ice cream shop and restaurant shut down on Sunday after a customer reported them for not wearing masks or requiring diners to do so, the business announced on its Facebook page. And now, the owners refuse to open until they can operate the business the way they did pre-COVID-19.
Curfew goes into effect in Chicago for non-essential businesses
A 10 p.m. curfew went into effect Friday night for all non-essential businesses in Chicago, and restaurants are already feeling the strain.
A 10 p.m. curfew went into effect Friday night for all non-essential businesses in Chicago, and restaurants are already feeling the strain.
What is a short refinance?
A short refinance could help you avoid foreclosure if you're in danger of losing your home.
A short refinance could help you avoid foreclosure if you're in danger of losing your home.
Paying a student loan with a credit card? Here's what to consider
While it’s technically possible, it’s rarely a good idea to use a card to pay off a student loan.
While it’s technically possible, it’s rarely a good idea to use a card to pay off a student loan.
Costco begins selling at-home COVID-19 test kits
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.
Second stimulus checks, student loans and more: FAQ during coronavirus
Here are answers to some common questions about personal finance during the coronavirus pandemic.
Here are answers to some common questions about personal finance during the coronavirus pandemic.
Restaurant defies Pritzker's closure orders in attempt to stay afloat
John Scianna from Italian Pizza Kitchen in Roselle talks about why he is keeping his restaurant open despite threats from Gov. J.B. Pritzker to shut down establishments that don't follow guidelines and closure orders.
John Scianna from Italian Pizza Kitchen in Roselle talks about why he is keeping his restaurant open despite threats from Gov. J.B. Pritzker to shut down establishments that don't follow guidelines and closure orders.
The new normal as people return to work during and after COVID-19
Jeremy Glenn, labor and employment attorney at Cozen O'Connor P.C., talks about the complications and adjustments that need to be made as more people return to their jobs in wake of COVID-19.
Jeremy Glenn, labor and employment attorney at Cozen O'Connor P.C., talks about the complications and adjustments that need to be made as more people return to their jobs in wake of COVID-19.
Target to let shoppers reserve spots in line as part of new COVID-19 safety measures
Target is implementing a reservation system at stores around the nation in an effort to curb crowds during the busy shopping season.
Target is implementing a reservation system at stores around the nation in an effort to curb crowds during the busy shopping season.
This is how debt consolidation helps expedite your payoff goals
Despite the pandemic, Americans are working hard to pay down their debts. Here's how you can use that consolidation to get ahead of yours.
Despite the pandemic, Americans are working hard to pay down their debts. Here's how you can use that consolidation to get ahead of yours.