How does the Fed rate cut affect your mortgage and credit cards?
Near-zero federal funds rates help reduce interest rates for consumers across the board.
Near-zero federal funds rates help reduce interest rates for consumers across the board.
Leaving college amid coronavirus? Getting a reimbursement could be difficult
COVID-19 threw a wrench in many students’ plans. Here’s how to get a tuition refund.
COVID-19 threw a wrench in many students’ plans. Here’s how to get a tuition refund.
H&M to close 350 stores in 2021, citing increase in online shopping
Citing an increase in online shopping because of the coronavirus pandemic, H&M will close 250 stores in 2021.
Citing an increase in online shopping because of the coronavirus pandemic, H&M will close 250 stores in 2021.
Mortgage refinancing is about to get more expensive — here's why
A mortgage refinance could make sense sooner, rather than later.
A mortgage refinance could make sense sooner, rather than later.
Big money funds debate over Illinois graduated income tax vote
Both sides in the debate over a ballot measure to change Illinois’ income tax system from a flat-rate to a graduated structure have straightforward arguments
Both sides in the debate over a ballot measure to change Illinois’ income tax system from a flat-rate to a graduated structure have straightforward arguments
FROTH Cafe brings distinct coffee experience to the West Loop
Michael Salvatore, founder and owner of Froth Cafe, talks about how his business has fared launching in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michael Salvatore, founder and owner of Froth Cafe, talks about how his business has fared launching in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Affy Tapple Beer: a match made in heaven
The iconic Chicago brand teamed up with a fast growing suburban craft brewery to produce the first-ever caramel apple beer.
The iconic Chicago brand teamed up with a fast growing suburban craft brewery to produce the first-ever caramel apple beer.
Don't ignore low student loan rates — why you should refinance today
Student loan refinancing rates are near record lows. Here's why you should consider refinancing now.
Student loan refinancing rates are near record lows. Here's why you should consider refinancing now.
Lovin' Local: Maizelle's Delights in Auburn Gresham
Maizelle Hutson talks about how her business has fared since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maizelle Hutson talks about how her business has fared since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why you should consider personal loans during the coronavirus pandemic
Personal loans could help cover unexpected expenses with lower interest rates.
Personal loans could help cover unexpected expenses with lower interest rates.
Mortgage and refinance rates today, Oct. 8 — here's how it affects you
Why consumers should borrow now – despite the pandemic.
Why consumers should borrow now – despite the pandemic.
Should I take out a personal loan to invest?
Measure the risk before you bank on a reward.
Measure the risk before you bank on a reward.
Virtual assistant 'Benny' helps Illinoisans cash in on benefits
Pat Wrona, director of legal services at CARPLS, talks about "Benny" a new virtual tool to make sure you're getting the most out of your benefits.
Pat Wrona, director of legal services at CARPLS, talks about "Benny" a new virtual tool to make sure you're getting the most out of your benefits.
IRS reaching out to millions who have not claimed $1,200 stimulus check
The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.
The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.
How do balance transfers affect your credit score?
A balance transfer can help or hurt your credit, depending on how you use it.
A balance transfer can help or hurt your credit, depending on how you use it.
Mortgage refinances are booming — here's why you should apply today
A new A new mortgage refinance fee could cause interest rates to rise soon — so if you're looking to save money on your home loan, you better act fast.fee could cause interest rates to rise soon.
A new A new mortgage refinance fee could cause interest rates to rise soon — so if you're looking to save money on your home loan, you better act fast.fee could cause interest rates to rise soon.
Petco stops selling dog shock collars, asks its competitors to do the same
Petco has stopped selling shock collars and it’s calling on others in the pet industry to follow its lead.
Petco has stopped selling shock collars and it’s calling on others in the pet industry to follow its lead.
Dow swings 600 points after President Trump rejects stimulus plan
Phil Flynn from The PRICE Futures Group talks about what the president's rejection of the Democrat's COVID-19 relief package could mean for the national economy.
Phil Flynn from The PRICE Futures Group talks about what the president's rejection of the Democrat's COVID-19 relief package could mean for the national economy.
Copper cellphone case kills coronavirus – here's how you can buy
You can now arm your cellphone against coronavirus with a new invention by three Chicagoans.
You can now arm your cellphone against coronavirus with a new invention by three Chicagoans.
Trump halts COVID-19 stimulus talks until after election
President Donald Trump says he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on another round of COVID-19 relief until after the election.
President Donald Trump says he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on another round of COVID-19 relief until after the election.