Finance
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Arlington Heights credit union serving educators moving across townNov 06, 2018 4:24 am - An Arlington Heights-based credit union serving Northwest suburban school district employees and their families will be relocating to a larger, more prominent location i...
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Tax law changes make passing down large fortunes much easier
Nov 04, 2018 1:12 am - The teams had to be big, because the work was so complicated. A single aging rich person would often hire more than a dozen people - accountants, estate administrators, ...
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Don't make these big life insurance blundersNov 04, 2018 1:09 am - Life insurance provides a financial safety net for families. Sounds simple, but decisions over whether and how much to buy can get complicated, and mistakes can be costl...
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How to score luxury travel for less
Nov 04, 2018 1:00 am - Let's shatter one myth right now: Airline passengers typically can't talk their way into upgrades from the cheapest coach seats to first class just by dressing up and as...
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Suburban actuary who calculated pension contributions (often too low) suspended for 2 yearsOct 31, 2018 1:00 am - A suburban actuary whose recent consulting work included public pension funds in Elgin has been suspended for two years. Timothy W. Sharpe of Geneva was disciplined by t...
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Are you afraid of your college debt?Oct 28, 2018 1:00 am - Student loans aren't scary the way roller coasters are - a quick hit of adrenaline and a silly souvenir photo to capture the moment. No, student loans are scary because ...
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4 tax breaks for teachersOct 28, 2018 1:00 am - The flood of education-related tax advice often centers on students or their parents. But teachers can score a few tax breaks, too - if they do their homework. Three tax...
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Why financial wellness can be a talent retention toolOct 22, 2018 1:00 am - In today's economic climate, the issue of talent is front and center for many business owners who are having challenges not only finding and recruiting top talent - mill...
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Business qualities that build value for a buyerOct 22, 2018 1:00 am - Many qualities make a business more valuable when the time comes to sell. The most successful businesses will increase their marketability based on such qualities as an ...
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A cheapskate's guide to shopping for credit cardsOct 21, 2018 1:12 am - Cheapskates and low spenders aren't the ideal credit card customers for banks because they're typically not as profitable as fast-swiping spendthrifts who rack up financ...