Mortgage applications are rising dramatically — here’s why
Why are Americans still buying homes, despite the ongoing pandemic? A few factors are at play.
Why are Americans still buying homes, despite the ongoing pandemic? A few factors are at play.
8 of the best graduate student loans
If you need graduate student loans, there are multiple options to consider.
If you need graduate student loans, there are multiple options to consider.
What happens if you stop paying your mortgage?
Not making mortgage payments is a potentially toxic personal financial habit. That said, if you miss a payment or two, you have more upside options than you think.
Not making mortgage payments is a potentially toxic personal financial habit. That said, if you miss a payment or two, you have more upside options than you think.
Black-owned businesses see sales surge amid racism reckoning
Black-owned businesses are enjoying a surge in support amid the national reckoning on racism sparked by George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis.
Black-owned businesses are enjoying a surge in support amid the national reckoning on racism sparked by George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis.
Lovin' Local: Michael's Grill and Salad Bar in Highland Park
In today's Lovin' Local we are vising a north suburban institution. Michael's Grill and Salad Bar in Highland Park has been around since 1977.
In today's Lovin' Local we are vising a north suburban institution. Michael's Grill and Salad Bar in Highland Park has been around since 1977.
Gun background checks hit record high in June, a sign of booming sales, FBI reveals
Firearm-related background checks reached 3.9 million in June, the most since the tracking system was created more than two decades ago amid multiple crises in the coronavirus pandemic, an economic downfall and protests over police brutality and racial injustice.
Firearm-related background checks reached 3.9 million in June, the most since the tracking system was created more than two decades ago amid multiple crises in the coronavirus pandemic, an economic downfall and protests over police brutality and racial injustice.
Vienna Beef Factory Store and Cafe on North Side permanently closing
A Chicago hot dog institution is about to close its doors on the North Side and thousands of Vienna Beef fans are flocking to the factory store to say goodbye.
A Chicago hot dog institution is about to close its doors on the North Side and thousands of Vienna Beef fans are flocking to the factory store to say goodbye.
Walmart hires 265,000 veterans, promotes more than 44,000 to higher-paying roles
In addition to the VWHC, Walmart introduced the Military Spouse Career Connection on Veterans Day in 2018 to provide employment opportunities for military families.
In addition to the VWHC, Walmart introduced the Military Spouse Career Connection on Veterans Day in 2018 to provide employment opportunities for military families.
Can I use a personal loan to buy a used car?
Buying a car with a personal loan is less popular but has benefits.
Buying a car with a personal loan is less popular but has benefits.
5 myths about credit scores for first-time home buyers
Don’t let these credit score myths stop you from landing a great mortgage deal.
Don’t let these credit score myths stop you from landing a great mortgage deal.
Denny's plans to hire 10,000 restaurant employees by end of 2020
Positions include sanitation specialist, a job created by the coronavirus pandemic.
Positions include sanitation specialist, a job created by the coronavirus pandemic.
Lovin' Local: Go Grocer doubles down to help employees during pandemic
Paul Stellatos from Go Grocer talks about how business has been faring since the COVID-19 outbreak.
Paul Stellatos from Go Grocer talks about how business has been faring since the COVID-19 outbreak.
AT&T waives internet overage charges through September 30 as COVID-19 cases surge in US
AT&T has announced it will waive internet overage fees through Sept. 30 as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. see a significant uptick, with several states rolling back their reopening plans.
AT&T has announced it will waive internet overage fees through Sept. 30 as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. see a significant uptick, with several states rolling back their reopening plans.
Walmart to stop selling 'All Lives Matter' merchandise
Walmart says the items were sold by third-party sellers and will be removed 'indefinitely.'
Walmart says the items were sold by third-party sellers and will be removed 'indefinitely.'
Spirit Halloween squashes closure rumors, says it will return despite COVID-19 pandemic
Despite rumors circulating that the franchise would not be returning until 2021, Spirit Halloween has announced that it will be back this year.
Despite rumors circulating that the franchise would not be returning until 2021, Spirit Halloween has announced that it will be back this year.
These credit cards offer bonus points or cash back on streaming services
Earn more rewards with a credit card on a growing budget category.
Earn more rewards with a credit card on a growing budget category.
Lovin' Local: Oak Park community rallies around Lively Athletics during the outbreak
The co-owners of Lively Athletics in Oak Park talk about how their business has fared during the pandemic.
The co-owners of Lively Athletics in Oak Park talk about how their business has fared during the pandemic.
How to get a mortgage rate below 3%
Trying to save money? Try to get a mortgage loan when the rates are low.
Trying to save money? Try to get a mortgage loan when the rates are low.
AMC pushes back movie theater reopening by 2 weeks
AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks.
AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks.
How to refinance student loans without a degree
Most lenders require a degree before they’ll refinance your student loans. Here are the few exceptions.
Most lenders require a degree before they’ll refinance your student loans. Here are the few exceptions.