Using coronavirus stimulus check to pay off credit cards? Here's what you need to do first
Paying off high-interest credit card debt may be a smart move if you're planning on using your coronavirus stimulus check toward bills.
Paying off high-interest credit card debt may be a smart move if you're planning on using your coronavirus stimulus check toward bills.
Lowe's delivering $1M worth of Mother's Day flowers to moms isolated in senior facilities due to COVID-19
The flowers will be delivered to long-term care and senior living facilities in cities hardest hit by the pandemic.
The flowers will be delivered to long-term care and senior living facilities in cities hardest hit by the pandemic.
East Peoria mayor elaborates on decision to start phased reopening
East Peoria Mayor John Kahl talks about what led him to pursue a phased reopening despite Gov. Pritzker's stay-at-home order.
East Peoria Mayor John Kahl talks about what led him to pursue a phased reopening despite Gov. Pritzker's stay-at-home order.
Coronavirus affects college financial aid — here’s how
Coronavirus could affect your ability to pay for college. Most students will qualify for the same financial aid, or more, though – and the government is offering help to borrowers with federal student debt.
Coronavirus could affect your ability to pay for college. Most students will qualify for the same financial aid, or more, though – and the government is offering help to borrowers with federal student debt.
Stocks trim gains on Fed speak as oil soars
U.S. equity markets surged Tuesday as plans to reopen parts of the country gained momentum.
U.S. equity markets surged Tuesday as plans to reopen parts of the country gained momentum.
How to get a student loan if you're a non-degree seeking student
Some federal and private student loans are available even if you are not pursuing a degree. Learn about them here.
Some federal and private student loans are available even if you are not pursuing a degree. Learn about them here.
Millions won’t get full coronavirus stimulus checks — what to do if you need money
Not everyone will get a stimulus payment, but there are ways you can free up cash.
Not everyone will get a stimulus payment, but there are ways you can free up cash.
Illinois reports April pot sales amid pandemic top previous 2 months
The legal sale of marijuana during Illinois’ first full month of lockdown due to the coronavirus surpassed sales in two previous months, state officials announced Monday.
The legal sale of marijuana during Illinois’ first full month of lockdown due to the coronavirus surpassed sales in two previous months, state officials announced Monday.
More Indiana stores reopen as some coronavirus restrictions ease
Shoppers trickled into some large Indiana shopping malls on Monday as they opened for the first time in more than a month under a new order from the governor easing many restrictions imposed to slow the coronavirus spread.
Shoppers trickled into some large Indiana shopping malls on Monday as they opened for the first time in more than a month under a new order from the governor easing many restrictions imposed to slow the coronavirus spread.
East Peoria mayor planning to reopen city on Friday
The governor is saying "not so fast" to a central Illinois mayor defying the stay-at-home order. Pritzker warns business owners in East Peoria could lose their state licenses and even their insurance coverage.
The governor is saying "not so fast" to a central Illinois mayor defying the stay-at-home order. Pritzker warns business owners in East Peoria could lose their state licenses and even their insurance coverage.
Can you negotiate your credit card debt?
Looking for a better deal from a credit card company or seeking to curb your plastic debt? Negotiating directly can get the job done.
Looking for a better deal from a credit card company or seeking to curb your plastic debt? Negotiating directly can get the job done.
Avoid increasing student loan debt during coronavirus with these 5 tips
Don't let coronavirus increase your student loan debt. Follow these five tips to limit the economic fallout.
Don't let coronavirus increase your student loan debt. Follow these five tips to limit the economic fallout.
Emergency loans can help during coronavirus crisis — where to get one
Consider these loans only as a last resort.
Consider these loans only as a last resort.
Costco announces limits on meat purchases as mask requirement begins
Grocery and goods giant Costco will limit the amount of fresh beef, pork and chicken products customers can buy.
Grocery and goods giant Costco will limit the amount of fresh beef, pork and chicken products customers can buy.
J.Crew files for Chap. 11 bankruptcy as pandemic smothers retail
The owner of J.Crew is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, two months after the first person in New York tested positive for COVID-19.
The owner of J.Crew is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, two months after the first person in New York tested positive for COVID-19.
Lovin' Local: Town House Books and Cafe adapting to a COVID-19 world
David Hunt, owner of Town House Books and Cafe, talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting his business and what he anticipates in the future.
David Hunt, owner of Town House Books and Cafe, talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting his business and what he anticipates in the future.
Walmart pays hourly staff nearly $180M in bonuses with 'more to come'
Walmart paid almost $180 million in cash bonuses to its hourly associates nationwide on Thursday and has fulfilled its goal of hiring 200,000 more employees since March in response to demand prompted by the novel coronavirus, the company announced.
Walmart paid almost $180 million in cash bonuses to its hourly associates nationwide on Thursday and has fulfilled its goal of hiring 200,000 more employees since March in response to demand prompted by the novel coronavirus, the company announced.
Line stretches out the door at Washington barbershop operating outside of stay-at-home order
A barbershop in Washington state is operating outside the “stay-at-home” order and the owner says he’s doing so because of the sheriff.
A barbershop in Washington state is operating outside the “stay-at-home” order and the owner says he’s doing so because of the sheriff.
More restaurants could start taking SNAP benefits
With millions of Americans filing for unemployment and food banks struggling to keep up with COVID-19-induced demand, more restaurants may soon be able to allow supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals.
With millions of Americans filing for unemployment and food banks struggling to keep up with COVID-19-induced demand, more restaurants may soon be able to allow supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals.
5 types of mortgage loans for homebuyers: Which is best for you?
Mortgage loans aren't one-size-fits-all and it's important to know which one fits best.
Mortgage loans aren't one-size-fits-all and it's important to know which one fits best.