WGN invited our very own SGL Financial President, Steve Lewit, to discuss the Federal Reserve cutting the interest rate for the first time in 4 years. Here’s what was covered Live on WGN 9 News: The Federal Reserve made a significant interest rate cut of half a point, signaling the end of its inflation-fighting measures and aiming to stimulate the economy while inflation slows down. The rate cut may lead to slightly better borrowing conditions for consumers, such as lower […]

It’s Graduation Season! WGN invited SGL Financial President, Steve Lewit, to discuss his best graduation money tips for gift givers and recent graduates alike. Here’s what was covered Live on WGN 9 News: If you’re gifting cash to your graduate, it’s important to consider your budget and your relationship with them when deciding how much to give. While it may be exciting to receive cash gifts upon graduation, recent grads should remember to spend their graduation money with purpose and learn […]

WGN welcomes back Steve Lewit, President of SGL Financial, to discuss the ongoing FAFSA application issues and ways to navigate through the new program’s challenges.  Here’s what was covered Live on WGN 9 News:  Approximately two million FAFSA applications are currently pending, while time is running out for students to get their aid offers.  Technical difficulties with the new FAFSA submission program have caused delays in processing applications and distributing financial aid offers.  The IRS has also been sending inaccurate […]

With Valentine’s Day recently in the rearview mirror, WGN asked our very own Steve Lewit to join them for a segment on Love & Money. They discuss a survey that found 40% of people are guilty of “financial infidelity,” and how to have a conversation about this topic with your loved one. Here’s what was covered Live on WGN 9 News: What you and your partner should be talking about when it comes to love and money. Is transparency really the […]

It’s that time of the year again: tax return season! Earlier this week WGN news asked Gabriel to join them for a live segment to talk about the upcoming tax preparation season and some noteworthy new tax law changes. Here’s what was covered Live on WGN 9 News: The changes you need to know before you file your 2023 taxes. Getting organized with all the different documents you may need to file. The changes to child tax deductions to be aware […]

Credit card debt has hit a record high, with more people rolling their debt from month-to-month instead of paying it in full. SGL Financial President Steve Lewit was asked to appear live on WGN with Ben Bradley and Lourdes Duarte to discuss tackling some of that debt. Here’s what was covered Live on WGN 9 News: With the holidays coming up, people will probably be adding even more to their credit cards. How are they preparing for that? The same amount […]

Planning ahead for the unexpected is always important to do, but perhaps one of the most important areas of your life that you can plan for is your finances. WGN 9 News asked SGL President Steve Lewit to weigh in on this topic and share his tips to prepare for your future. Here’s what was covered Live on WGN 9 News: How can you save money while still paying off bills and debts? If people can’t afford to save a lot […]

Previously paused due to the pandemic, repayments on student loans are starting up again in October. Watch SGL President Steve Lewit’s appearance on WGN 9 News to hear what it all means for borrowers. Here’s what was covered Live on WGN 9 News: This will be a rude awakening for many borrowers, what is your best advice for restarting these payments? Inflation has spiked, people’s lives have changed in the last 3 years. What about those who are really going to […]

Millions of borrowers will have to begin repaying their federal student loans in October, as announced by the Department of Education. Live on WGN 9 News is our very own SGL President Steve Lewit breaking it all down for you. Here’s what was covered Live on WGN 9 News: What does this mean for people who haven’t made a payment in quite a while? It is reported that 1 in 5 will have challenges when trying to repay their loans, what […]