Finance
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STC Capital Bank to expand in GenevaJun 28, 2018 1:00 am - STC Capital Bank, a local community bank, said it received regulatory approval to open its next branch this summer in the Randall Square Shopping Center at 1542 S. R...
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When it comes to tipping, millennials are cheapest
Jun 24, 2018 1:11 am - U.S. millennials are quick to whip out their wallets for pricey avocado toast and craft beer. But when it comes to rewarding the waiters and bartenders who serve them, t...
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Thinking of getting a dog? Here's what it costs (and how you can save)Jun 24, 2018 1:08 am - How much is that doggy in the window? More than you may think. New dog owners can expect to shell out $1,200 to $2,000 in the first year, and as much as $14,500 over the...
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Loose change found in drawer grew to be multimillion-dollar collection
Jun 24, 2018 1:00 am - In the late 1980s, William Morton-Smith, a Santa Barbara, California-based doctor, was rummaging through a garage that contained some of his deceased parents' belongings...
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Study: It can cost more for a checking account if you're black or Latino
Jun 24, 2018 1:00 am - There is a cost to being black or brown when it comes to banking, according to a New America report released Thursday. It can be more expensive to obtain loans - as rece...
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3 money tasks you shouldn't tackle on your ownJun 24, 2018 1:00 am - No one cares as much about your money as you do, but never asking for help can be dangerous - and expensive. In a previous column, I detailed the hazards of trying to do...
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Analysis: Many Americans think they'll never receive Social Security benefits — that's wrong
Jun 17, 2018 1:00 am - When you write about personal finance, as I do, people will talk to you about finances. It goes with the territory. And over time, you'll notice certain subjects tend to...
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Beware of hidden taxes in retirementJun 17, 2018 1:00 am - Your taxes in retirement may be a lot more complicated than taxes while you're working. Social Security checks may or may not be taxed, depending on your income. You'll ...
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Why you can't fix retirement without fixing wages
Jun 11, 2018 5:00 am - A Boston College professor took to Politico on Thursday with advice for younger workers concerned about their future financial prospects: Millennials needn't worry about...
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How 4 couples turned their dream of living abroad into reality
Jun 10, 2018 1:07 am - If you've ever experienced the urge to chuck everything and live in another country, you're not alone. Maybe you dream of spending time on a beach instead of a cubicle o...