Finance
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Opinion: Illinois is on the brink of massive crypto regulation. Entrepreneurs will pay the price.May 05, 2025 4:09 pm - The Illinois General Assembly has advanced a sweeping measure that will have enormous consequences for Chicago’s tech ecosystem and the more than 300 startups and legacy institutions innovating in blockchain and cryptocurrency in Illinois.
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Stronger Together: Business Service Organizations Join Forces to Support EntrepreneursMay 05, 2025 4:08 pm - To meet the capital needs of small businesses, service organizations must be creative in expanding their impact and improving outcomes. This moment presents an opportunity for leaders across the small business ecosystem to join forces and better serve entrepreneurs.
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Small business strategies for tackling the 2025 SBA lending landscapeMay 03, 2025 1:30 pm - With interest rates still elevated, economic policies shifting, and new technologies reshaping the loan process, small business owners are learning to navigate a complex financing environment.
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Essential tips for small business successMay 03, 2025 1:20 pm - Whether you’re refining your operations, expanding your services, or simply aiming to stay competitive, building a strong foundation is key.
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Tips for handling your finances in a time of economic uncertainty
May 03, 2025 1:16 pm - Financial markets are volatile. Consumer confidence is at its lowest level in five years. Economists say recession risks are rising. If you're worried about how economic uncertainty might affect you, here are some expert recommendations:
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Financial strategies to consider as retirement draws nearApr 28, 2025 11:51 pm - Retirement can provide a sense of freedom, if the financial picture is in focus. If you’re on the cusp of retirement, some simple strategies can help you achieve the financial freedom you’ll need to enjoy your golden years to the fullest extent.
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Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here's what to know for borrowersApr 24, 2025 4:25 pm - Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections. But there are options for borrowers to get out of default. Here are some key things to know.
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Judge pauses Trump administration’s plans for mass layoffs at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Apr 18, 2025 11:18 am - A federal judge who blocked President Donald Trump's administration from dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ruled Friday that the bureau can’t go forward immediately with plans to mass fire hundreds of employees.
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Baby boomers again the top home-buying generation, overtaking millennials
Apr 12, 2025 1:20 pm - High mortgage rates and home prices have shut many younger would-be buyers out of the market, while boomers have so much equity in their homes that many of them are able to sell and then buy with cash.
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Gray divorce? Five financial issues you must consider after 50
Apr 12, 2025 1:10 pm - Beyond the emotional strain of a “gray divorce,” managing your finances is critical.
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