Finance
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Buying a home by age 35 is worth it now — and laterFeb 10, 2019 5:00 am - Nicole Christianson, a 26-year-old sales rep, was tired of writing big checks for tiny apartments. And she wanted to do more with her cash than stash it in a savings acc...
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How to change your screen habits from time-wasting to money-savingFeb 09, 2019 5:00 am - Apple's Screen Time feature can tell you more about your iPhone usage than you may care to know. Like how many text notifications you receive, the number of hours you sp...
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Mortgage rates tumble to 10-month low
Feb 07, 2019 12:00 am - Fixed mortgage rates sank to a 10-month low this week amid uncertainty about the health of the economy. According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, th...
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Wynnchurch Capital acquires Boss IndustriesFeb 05, 2019 12:00 am - ROSEMONT - Wynnchurch Capital LLC said it has acquired Boss Industries, LLC, a manufacturer of power takeoff and engine driven rotary screw air technology. Terms of the ...
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5 divorce mistakes that can cost youFeb 03, 2019 5:06 am - If you're getting a divorce, it pays to keep quiet on social media, says New York divorce attorney Jacqueline Newman. Trashing a soon-to-be ex or boasting about your gre...
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Could you live on your retirement savings for 23 years?Feb 03, 2019 5:00 am - Precision isn't always possible when it comes to retirement planning. That doesn't mean you have to wing it and hope your savings don't expire before you do. Looking at ...
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Seven seek spot on Consumers Credit Union boardJan 29, 2019 12:00 am - WAUKEGAN - Consumers Credit Union recently introduced the candidates for the member-owned credit union's board of directors. Eleven candidates are vying for four positi...
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Attention bargain hunters: What to buy every month in 2019Jan 27, 2019 5:00 am - A new year brings an expectation to set the perfect resolution. Here's an idea: Resolve to buy all of the things you want and need, but pay less money for them. Sound di...
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Now's the time to use post-holiday sales to treat yourselfJan 27, 2019 5:00 am - Much like Santa, you spent this holiday season delivering gifts to your family members and friends. But now that the flurry of tinsel and wrapping paper has settled, it'...
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5 quick ways to boost your savings in 2019Jan 27, 2019 5:00 am - Cheers, friends! It's a new year. Time to set some well-intentioned — but typically doomed — resolutions. Lose 20 pounds. Read 50 books. Save $5,000. Those big resolutio...