Finance
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You may not need to borrow as much to pay for college. Here’s why.
Nov 03, 2024 5:49 am - Despite the public perception that college costs are soaring, new national data shows tuition at many of the nation’s colleges and universities has been flat or declining...
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Students explore career choices at Lake County eventOct 31, 2024 9:33 am - A group of 130 Fremont Middle School students from District 79 in Mundelein were among the 4,200 eighth-graders and high school students who attended to learn about careers and jobs in a variety of fields.
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Allies hope a Trump win changes the system for mortgages. Some warn it will make them pricier
Oct 25, 2024 6:44 am - If Donald Trump wins the presidential election, Republicans hope he will fulfill a longstanding GOP goal of privatizing the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which have been under government control since the Great Recession.
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here’s how to stay safe from scams
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‘It’s difficult to return money’: State treasurer says checks for forgotten cash are bona fideOct 23, 2024 2:10 pm - If you’re among the thousands of people receiving a modest windfall from Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office — believe it.
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Are high deductible health insurance plans a good deal for you?
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Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy
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Why credit unions are gaining in popularity over traditional banking institutionsOct 15, 2024 10:26 am - Credit unions have been serving their members for decades. Many, like DuPage Credit Union, started out to serve a specific population such as teachers, steelworkers or employees of a specific company.
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Frustrated with your boss? Blame inflation.
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Swing-state consumers hurt more than most in credit card squeeze
Oct 13, 2024 6:00 am - Household finances all over the U.S. are feeling the pressure of high borrowing costs, and swing-state voters rank among the harder hit. Credit card delinquencies are run...