Today's best mortgage deal: 20-year rates dive | Jan. 13, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 13, 2022, which are trending down from yesterday.
Today's 30-year mortgage refinance rates sink to 5-day low | Jan. 13, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 13, 2022, which are mostly down from yesterday.
16 of the best jobs for college students
Learn about 16 of the best jobs for college students, whether you want to work remotely, on campus or off campus.
Mortgage rates surge to highest level since May 2020
Mortgage interest rates increased at the start of 2022 as the market prepares for the Fed's rate hikes in the next few months.
3 student loan changes in 2022 that borrowers should know about
The new year brings a slew of changes for student loan borrowers, including the return to federal student loan repayment.
Here's what the housing market will look like in 2022, according to an expert
Home sales are expected to increase as supply begins to meet demand, which is good news for consumers who are considering buying a home in 2022.
Bank of America cuts overdraft fees
Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks.
Financial guru Dave Ramsey's tips on becoming a millionaire
Baby Steps Millionaire is the name of a new book by financial guru Dave Ramsey. He joined Good Day Chicago on Tuesday to share his tips on becoming a millionaire.
Is there a statute of limitations on student loan debt?
If you’ve defaulted on student loans, it’s important to understand the student loan statute of limitations to avoid potential legal issues. Learn more.
2022 minimum wage increases: Which states are getting raises and by how much
The new year is bringing new minimum wages to several states across the U.S. Here's what to expect for the new minimum wage limits.
Pandemic money lessons to take to heart in 2022
Bobbi Rebell, personal finance expert at Tally, joins Good Day Chicago to dish out helpful financial advice gleaned from the pandemic.
Program to help low-income Illinoisans extended another year
Low-income taxpayers across Illinois who have outstanding fines won’t have money taken from their state income tax returns, officials announced.
Schumer escalates pressure on Biden to cancel student loans in 2022
The Senate majority leader has called on the Biden administration to cancel student loans in a series of Twitter posts over the past several weeks. While some borrowers have qualified for a loan discharge through the PSLF program, most debtors haven't yet benefited from forgiveness.
3 things borrowers should know about the extended student loan payment pause
The pause on federal student loan payments has been extended from February until May, giving borrowers an additional 90 days to prepare for student loan repayment. Here are 3 things federal student loan borrowers should keep in mind.
Majority of small businesses raising prices due to inflation, study shows
Inflation is rising at a record pace, forcing many small businesses to raise their prices. Here's what consumers can do to if they are struggling.
Interest rates expected to rise in January, expert says
Interest rates are expected to increase in January, according to one expert. Here's why he says homeowners should refinance now.
Still time to save: 30-year mortgage refinance rates hold steady | Jan. 6, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 6, 2022, which are a mixed bag compared to yesterday.
New tax rule requires PayPal, Venmo, Cash App to report annual business payments exceeding $600
Millions of small business owners who rely on payment apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App could be subject to a new tax law that just took effect this month.
Average home insurance rates are rising faster than inflation — and they're not likely to slow down
Average home insurance costs rose 11.4% between 2017 and 2020, outpacing inflation and driving up the price of homeownership for Americans across the country.
Mortgage rates rise as omicron fears ease, but remain at historic lows
Mortgage rates began climbing once again as fears eased over the COVID-19 omicron variant. But here's why one expert says that's good news for homebuyers.