Local financial expert weighs in on how to use stimulus money
For some, the $1,400 stimulus check will go right to bills, rent and food. However, for those individuals who won't be using the money for basic needs, experts say there are some ways you can make that money work for you.
For some, the $1,400 stimulus check will go right to bills, rent and food. However, for those individuals who won't be using the money for basic needs, experts say there are some ways you can make that money work for you.
'You gotta be prepared to move quickly': Houses flying off the market in Chicago, suburbs
In the Chicago area, people are struggling to buy homes. Real estate experts say because people have been stuck inside all year, so many families are looking to up-size.
In the Chicago area, people are struggling to buy homes. Real estate experts say because people have been stuck inside all year, so many families are looking to up-size.
IRS will delay tax filing deadline until May 17
The IRS began sending out a new round of $1,400 checks to qualifying households over the weekend, in the midst of the current, truncated tax season that opened on Feb. 12.
The IRS began sending out a new round of $1,400 checks to qualifying households over the weekend, in the midst of the current, truncated tax season that opened on Feb. 12.
Where is my stimulus check? IRS tool shows status of third payment
The IRS has launched an online tool to help you check the status of your third stimulus payment. See here:
The IRS has launched an online tool to help you check the status of your third stimulus payment. See here:
Looking to sell and buy a house simultaneously? What you need to know
If you’re planning to sell and buy a house at the same time, it’s important to understand your financial situation and time the transactions just right.
If you’re planning to sell and buy a house at the same time, it’s important to understand your financial situation and time the transactions just right.
Is it worth paying for credit monitoring?
Many services are free, but some important benefits and features may be missing.
Many services are free, but some important benefits and features may be missing.
What happens after mortgage forbearance ends? Here's what you need to know
Millions of homeowners will be exiting COVID-19-related mortgage forbearance over the next few months. It’s important to know what to expect and what steps you can take next.
Millions of homeowners will be exiting COVID-19-related mortgage forbearance over the next few months. It’s important to know what to expect and what steps you can take next.
Trying to save $25,000 in a year? Consider these strategies
Would you like to have $25,000 in your savings account? You can achieve this savings goal in a single year by sticking to a budget and savings plan.
Would you like to have $25,000 in your savings account? You can achieve this savings goal in a single year by sticking to a budget and savings plan.
Illinois program scrubs student loans for people who buy a home
The Illinois Housing Development Authority’s SmartBuy program helps student loan borrowers pay off debt if they buy a home in the state.
The Illinois Housing Development Authority’s SmartBuy program helps student loan borrowers pay off debt if they buy a home in the state.
IRS agrees to protect some stimulus checks from debt reductions
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
How to prepare for post-pandemic auto insurance hikes
Here are the biggest ways you can save money on auto insurance when premiums increase after the pandemic.
Here are the biggest ways you can save money on auto insurance when premiums increase after the pandemic.
Do you need a personal loan during a crisis? Questions to ask yourself
Before applying for a personal loan, ask yourself these questions.
Before applying for a personal loan, ask yourself these questions.
Biden, Harris and others begin promoting COVID-19 relief plan's benefits during 'Help is Here' tour
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening a cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 plan.
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening a cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 plan.
Will private student loans be forgiven? 3 ways borrowers can manage their debt now
Student loan forgiveness may be in the cards, but not for a while — and only for certain types of loans.
Student loan forgiveness may be in the cards, but not for a while — and only for certain types of loans.
Wells Fargo, Chase criticized over timing of third stimulus check delivery
Millions of Americans are poised to receive direct cash payments worth up to $1,400.
Millions of Americans are poised to receive direct cash payments worth up to $1,400.
Gas prices jump 25 cents in two weeks
The price spike is partly because of the power outages that caused several Texas refineries to shut down or reduce operations last month and surging prices on credits for a renewable fuel. The highest average price in the nation is $3.86 a gallon in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest average is $2.48 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The price spike is partly because of the power outages that caused several Texas refineries to shut down or reduce operations last month and surging prices on credits for a renewable fuel. The highest average price in the nation is $3.86 a gallon in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest average is $2.48 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Downsizing to cut home costs? Consider refinancing instead
You could save big with a mortgage refinance.
You could save big with a mortgage refinance.
$1,400 stimulus checks can be seized by private collectors for unpaid debts
Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
What to know about pay-per-mile car insurance
This is what you need to know before signing up for a pay-per-mile auto insurance policy.
This is what you need to know before signing up for a pay-per-mile auto insurance policy.
How to know you're financially prepared to remodel your house
Being confined to your home during the coronavirus pandemic may have opened your eyes to the endless ways to improve it. But home improvements can be costly, and how do your know when you’re financially ready to take on such a project? Find out how much you should borrow and get the best personal loan to meet your goals.
Being confined to your home during the coronavirus pandemic may have opened your eyes to the endless ways to improve it. But home improvements can be costly, and how do your know when you’re financially ready to take on such a project? Find out how much you should borrow and get the best personal loan to meet your goals.