How to pay for college without financial aid

There are numerous ways to fill a financial aid gap when paying for school. 

Lovin' Local: AYO Foods on a store shelf near you
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Perteet and Fred Spencer, co-founders of AYO Foods, talk about how their business has been faring since the pandemic.

Lovin' Local: Printer's Row Coffee in Lincoln Park
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Nicole Novotny from Printer's Row Coffee Company talks about how their business has fared since the pandemic.

How to avoid PMI when buying a home

You might be required to pay personal mortgage insurance if your down payment is less than 20%.

5 reasons to use a personal loan to pay off credit card debt

A personal loan offers lower interest rates and can help consumers pay down their credit card debt faster.

Forman Mills rebuilds and reopens after looting spree
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Desiree K. Atkins from Forman Mills talks about their recovery after mutliple stores were closed due to the widespread looting three months ago.

Hyundai, Kia recall over 500,000 vehicles due to leaks that can cause engine fires

Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 591,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a brake fluid leak that could cause engine fires. The recalls cover more than 440,000 Kia Optima midsize sedans from 2013 through 2015 and Kia Sorento SUVs from 2014 and 2015.

12 mistakes to avoid as a first-time home buyer

Are you hoping to buy a house for the first time? Make sure you avoid these first-time homebuyer mistakes.

Should you take out a personal loan for a home improvement project?

Tackling a home improvement project can be costly but, with competitive rates and terms, a personal loan can give you a house to come home to.

Paying off a personal loan early? Beware of these things

Thinking about repaying your personal loan early? Here are five dos and don’ts that you’ll want to consider first.

Lovin' Local: AmourCBD in Oak Brook
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Ed Donnelly, founder of AmourCBD, talks about how his business has fared since the pandemic.

What is an appraisal waiver?

Find out if your home is eligible to waive the appraisal process.

Legendary Midwest auto dealer Bob Rohrman dies at age 87

Bob Rohrman, president and founder of the Bob Rohrman Auto Group, passed away Tuesday from natural causes at the age of 87.

Major student loan servicing changes are coming — here's how you can protect yourself

The Department of Education has contracted with several new companies to service federal student loans while discontinuing its relationship with some existing loan servicers.

How to get a balance transfer credit card

A balance transfer card could potentially save you hundreds of dollars as you pay down debt.

Lovin' Local: Gobble Doggs in Chicago
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Annah Mitchell, owner of Gobble Doggs, talks about how her business has fared since the COVID-19 outbreak.

Old Navy will pay store employees to serve as poll workers on Election Day

Old Navy will compensate store associates who serve as poll workers with eight hours of pay, regardless if they are scheduled to work on Nov. 3.

How often can you refinance your mortgage?

There’s no limit on your practical ability to refinance, but there are some important factors to consider before touching your mortgage