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Housing costs squeeze owners and renters alike, outpacing inflation

By Gaya Gupta
Sep 13, 2025 12:46 pm - Housing costs rose faster than inflation last year for renters and owners alike, according to new Census Bureau data that paints a vivid picture of the growing financial burden of finding and affording a home in the United States.
The 4 rules for cash: How to manage your money the smart way

Sheryl Rowling of Morningstar
Sep 13, 2025 12:39 pm - Here are four essential rules for effective cash management, from building the right emergency fund to knowing where to park your money and when to invest excess cash.
Want to retire early? Ask yourself these 4 questions

Christine Benz of Morningstar
Sep 06, 2025 1:21 pm - Making the decision to retire early is more nuanced than just considering portfolio value and asset allocation. There are lifestyle decisions, too.
Buy vs. rent: Own a business? Own your building with the SBA 504 loan

By Eric Bacon
Sep 06, 2025 12:43 pm - Leasing commercial space can appear to be the cheaper and simpler option for business owners. However, once you identify your optimal location and operations are standardized and primed for growth, commercial property ownership becomes a stronger long-term strategy.
How Chicago-area small businesses can capitalize on local events

By Timothy Little
Sep 06, 2025 12:41 pm - From Lollapalooza in Grant Park to NASCAR’s downtown street race and year-round programming at venues like Allstate Arena and NOW Arena, fan engagement at live events helps support spending in local economies.
Preparing for the great wealth transfer

By Jeff Burgess
Sep 06, 2025 12:40 pm - An estimated $84 trillion in wealth is expected to be passed down from baby boomers and the Silent Generation to their heirs, reshaping the financial landscape for generations to come.
Treasury management as the hub of financial success

By Adam Brook
Sep 06, 2025 12:32 pm - In today’s fast-paced and increasingly competitive marketplace, businesses must operate with precision, foresight, and adaptability.
Americans would save $100B if credit card rates were capped as Trump proposed, researchers say

By KEN SWEET
Sep 06, 2025 12:09 pm - Americans would save roughly $100 billion a year in interest costs if President Donald Trump’s campaign proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% were implemented, according to a paper published by Vanderbilt University on Thursday.
Uncertainty about Medicaid changes fuels fear for families of those with disabilities

By Mary Anne Ehlert
Sep 02, 2025 1:29 pm - Medicaid and the Americans with Disabilities Act help many Americans with disabilities earn a living, attend school, access transportation and receive the medical support they and their families require. Now, families of those with disabilities are facing an even more uncertain future than they usually do.
3 principles to invest by, whatever comes next

By Dan Lefkovitz of Morningstar
Aug 30, 2025 12:42 pm - Here we sit in the third quarter of 2025 with the Morningstar U.S. Market Index up nearly 8% for the year and the Morningstar U.S. Core Bond Index having returned more than 3%.Ahead of us lie multiple pathways. Here are three investment principles to keep in mind.

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