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.
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.
A balance transfer card could potentially save you hundreds of dollars as you pay down debt.
Lovin' Local: Gobble Doggs in Chicago
Annah Mitchell, owner of Gobble Doggs, talks about how her business has fared since the COVID-19 outbreak.
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.
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
There’s no limit on your practical ability to refinance, but there are some important factors to consider before touching your mortgage
The trick to slashing your student loan interest rate
Here's a quick education in refinancing your debt.
Here's a quick education in refinancing your debt.
Lovin' Local: West River Cafe in Albany Park
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.
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.
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.
Walmart is launching a new membership service for shoppers this month that it hopes can compete with Amazon Prime.
How to avoid defaulting on your credit card
Consider all your options before you miss your next payment.
Consider all your options before you miss your next payment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ready to take out a personal loan? Find out the benefits of opting for smaller loan term lengths here.
Suburban restaurant owner allegedly took $170K in PPP loans after laying off staff
A suburban restaurant owner allegedly took a $176,000 government coronavirus stimulus loan a month after laying off staff and being evicted from her Elgin restaurant’s location.
A suburban restaurant owner allegedly took a $176,000 government coronavirus stimulus loan a month after laying off staff and being evicted from her Elgin restaurant’s location.
Millions of homeowners can lower mortgage payments by refinancing right now
Mortgage refinancing can help millions of homeowners to reduce the amount of their monthly payments and save money. Here's what you need to know.
Mortgage refinancing can help millions of homeowners to reduce the amount of their monthly payments and save money. Here's what you need to know.
Pros and cons of private student loans
Considering a private student loan for college? Weigh the benefits and potential downsides first.
Considering a private student loan for college? Weigh the benefits and potential downsides first.
What is the limit on a balance transfer card?
Not sure how much high-interest debt you can transfer to a balance transfer card? Consider these factors.
Not sure how much high-interest debt you can transfer to a balance transfer card? Consider these factors.
7 ways to pay off unplanned expenses
Are your finances prepared to take a hit from an emergency?
Are your finances prepared to take a hit from an emergency?
Here's why you should use a credit card instead of a debit card
Four big benefits to utilizing available credit.
Four big benefits to utilizing available credit.