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

Lovin' Local: West River Cafe in Albany Park
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From their crepes and waffles at breakfast to their patty melts and hobo skillets at lunch, the West River Cafe is serving up all kinds of goodness! Today's Lovin? Local takes us to Albany Park.

More than 50 Black former franchisees sue McDonald’s for discrimination

More than 50 Black former McDonald’s franchise owners are suing the burger chain, saying the company steered them to less-profitable restaurants and didn’t give them the same support and opportunities given white franchisees.

Walmart+ launching Sept. 15 as challenger to Amazon Prime

Walmart is launching a new membership service for shoppers this month that it hopes can compete with Amazon Prime.

How to get mortgage approval if your student loan is in forbearance

Federal student loan forbearance may sound great, but it could impact your ability to get a mortgage. Here’s what you need to know about qualifying for a home loan while your payments are paused.

How to pay off student loans faster

Find out how refinancing and more payments can help pay down student loans.

United says it will drop widely scorned ticket-change fees

United Airlines says it is dropping a controversial $200 fee on consumers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.

How long should your personal loan terms be?

Ready to take out a personal loan? Find out the benefits of opting for smaller loan term lengths here.