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Don't laugh at Santelli

From Beautiful Homer Glen, I am sickened by the thought of a compromise that raises the debt ceiling even 1 cent. My Property taxes in Homer Glen...

No more credit !

The People in Homer Glen, the beautiful Village I live in, are fed up with taxes, and fees. Every layer of Government starting with the Federal and...

New hiring law bans employers from checking credit

Illinois is putting a stop to employers habit of checking credit for new hires.Governor Pat Quinn signed today a law that bans employers from...

4 money mistakes and how to get over them

Money mistake 1: Budgeting is for those with a lot of money..... A common complaint that I hear is that using a budget is only for those who have a...

Improve your credit score in 3 steps

Your credit score helps lenders assess your credit worthiness, which is how likely you are to repay a loan. If you understand the basics of credit...

Sen. Dodd proposes rate freeze on credit card balances

Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) is trying to score points in his fierce battle for re-election: he wants a rate freeze on existing credit card balances....

CFPB: Credit scores cloudy with a good chance of confusion

The credit score you buy may not be the credit score your lender uses when you apply for credit.Shut the door!And the practice can cost you some...

New plastic doesn't have to melt down your credit score

Facing losses due to regulatory crack downs and frugal consumers paying off and cutting up cards, credit card issuers are once again filling your...

College Safety 101

This week has brought the time-honored tradition of High School Graduation. Many young female graduates will head off to college in August and many...