Debt-to-income ratio affects student loan refinancing — here’s how
If you want to refinance your student loan debt, it’s a good idea to calculate and understand your debt-to-income ratio before you apply.
If you want to refinance your student loan debt, it’s a good idea to calculate and understand your debt-to-income ratio before you apply.
Healthy pigs being killed as meatpacking backlog hits U.S. farms
The unprecedented dilemma for the U.S. pork industry has forced farmers to figure out how to kill healthy hogs and dispose of carcasses weighing up to 300 pounds in landfills, or by composting them on farms for fertilizer.
The unprecedented dilemma for the U.S. pork industry has forced farmers to figure out how to kill healthy hogs and dispose of carcasses weighing up to 300 pounds in landfills, or by composting them on farms for fertilizer.
Illinois nurseries and garden centers prepare for onslaught of customers today for reopening
Lawson Thalmann, e-commerce manager at Chalet, joins us to talk about reopening this Friday and what they expect from customers.
Lawson Thalmann, e-commerce manager at Chalet, joins us to talk about reopening this Friday and what they expect from customers.
Major takeaways from survey looking at financial setbacks suffered during coronavirus outbreak
Beverly Harzog, credit expert at U.S. News and World Report, joins us via Skype to talk about findings from their survey on hardships stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beverly Harzog, credit expert at U.S. News and World Report, joins us via Skype to talk about findings from their survey on hardships stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
How disruption in the supply chain is affecting farmers
Matt Carstens, CEO of Landus Cooperative, joins us via skype to talk about the potential meat shortage and how farmers are faring during the COVID-19 crisis.
Matt Carstens, CEO of Landus Cooperative, joins us via skype to talk about the potential meat shortage and how farmers are faring during the COVID-19 crisis.
Chicago beauty store being investigated for staying open amid pandemic
A Chicago beauty store could be in hot water after it's apparently been defying the state's stay-at-home order, letting people line up to come inside the store to shop even though it is a non-essential business.
A Chicago beauty store could be in hot water after it's apparently been defying the state's stay-at-home order, letting people line up to come inside the store to shop even though it is a non-essential business.
Ready for a new credit card? Here's how you can find the best rewards
Knowing how to close a credit card while opening new credit accounts can help minimize credit score impacts.
Knowing how to close a credit card while opening new credit accounts can help minimize credit score impacts.
How a 403(b) is different from a 401(k) retirement plan
Here’s what you need to know when choosing between a 401(k) and 403(b).
Here’s what you need to know when choosing between a 401(k) and 403(b).
Half of working-age Americans might not have a paycheck in May as layoffs surge
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.
Stocks wrap best month since 1987 as coronavirus recovery continues
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
Americans’ retirement accounts dropped during coronavirus — here’s how much the average account has now
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Do you need mortgage insurance?
Mortgage insurance can offer protection for your lender but it isn't always necessary.
Mortgage insurance can offer protection for your lender but it isn't always necessary.
What schools and the workplace will look like in a post-COVID-19 world
CTU Vice President Stacy Davis Gates and Lenny Beaudoin, executive managing director of CBRE Project Management, talk about how things will change in classrooms and workplaces in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
CTU Vice President Stacy Davis Gates and Lenny Beaudoin, executive managing director of CBRE Project Management, talk about how things will change in classrooms and workplaces in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Illinois garden centers and greenhouses reopen Friday
There is some good news for green thumbs across the state of Illinois.
There is some good news for green thumbs across the state of Illinois.
Non-essential businesses face big fines for staying open amid pandemic
Illinois leaders are sending a stern message to businesses disobeying the state's stay-at-home order. This comes after FOX 32 spotted a nail salon still operating in Logan Square.
Illinois leaders are sending a stern message to businesses disobeying the state's stay-at-home order. This comes after FOX 32 spotted a nail salon still operating in Logan Square.
What are the closing costs for selling a home?
There are a number of closing costs you can expect to pay when selling a home.
There are a number of closing costs you can expect to pay when selling a home.
Credit card annual fees can unlock better benefits — here’s how it works
Credit cards with annual fees can offer massive benefits, but they may not be right for everyone.
Credit cards with annual fees can offer massive benefits, but they may not be right for everyone.
Smallest businesses get a few hours at head of loan line
Smaller businesses that need coronavirus relief will get to move to the front of the line come Wednesday.
Smaller businesses that need coronavirus relief will get to move to the front of the line come Wednesday.
Coronavirus student loan interest waivers being offered — how to take advantage
President Trump has aided those with student loans by suspending payments until September 30, 2020. But who qualifies for this relief?
President Trump has aided those with student loans by suspending payments until September 30, 2020. But who qualifies for this relief?
The basics of no-closing cost mortgage refinancing
So-called “no-cost” mortgage refinancing deals are a good deal for some consumers – but you’re paying the closing costs either way.
So-called “no-cost” mortgage refinancing deals are a good deal for some consumers – but you’re paying the closing costs either way.