Credit Relief

Mortgage Relief Plan Aims at Refinancing

President Obama said a new package of legislation would make it easier for millions of homeowners to refinance at today’s historically low interest rates.

Quinn: End natural gas tax, give families relief

Already facing a bleak budget forecast, Illinois could lose about $300 million in revenue if it abolishes a natural gas tax and institutes tax credits for children and veterans as Gov. Pat Quinn proposed ...

Portugal May Get Little Relief From Greek Debt Deal: Euro Credit

The Greek debt swap negotiations that may produce relief for Athens are fueling concerns in Lisbon where an agreement would make it more likely Portuguese investors would be next in line to accept a loss.

Quinn pitches tax relief for families, businesses that hire vets; more college aid

SPRINGFIELD — Touting a jobs platform, Gov. Pat Quinn pushed modest tax relief for families and businesses that hire veterans, Medicaid and pension reforms, and more spending on college grants in a spartan State of the State speech Wednesday overshadowed by the gloom and doom of Illinois’ crushing financial condition.“We all know that the economic storm is far from over,” Quinn told a joint ...

Weekend Warrior for Feb. 4: Prayer for Relief can topple Tapizar

There will be a distinct “Road to the Derby” feel in the air Saturday as three of the biggest stakes events on the schedule are graded route events for 3-year-olds.

More mortgage relief from the White House -- but congressional OK doubtful

President Obama announced a sweeping plan Wednesday to help underwater homeowners refinance into lower interest loans, but funding for the proposal must be approved by a combative Congress, lowering the possibility that it will help anyone soon.

Wall Street gives RealD some relief

The picture brightened somewhat for RealD Inc., the Beverly Hills based 3-D equipment supplier, which saw an 11% jump in its share price. The picture brightened somewhat for RealD Inc., the Beverly Hills based 3-D equipment supplier, which saw an 11% jump in its share price.