Finance
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Wells Fargo opens new Itasca branchFeb 14, 2018 12:00 am - Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network announced the opening of Jaburek/Furjanic Financial Group at 500 Park Blvd. in Itasca. Financial advisers John Jaburek and Judith ...
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8 ways to prepare for big tax law changes this filing season
Feb 11, 2018 12:15 am - The federal tax overhaul put in place by Republicans has produced an unusual show of bipartisanship now that tax season is here: We are a nation united in befuddlement. ...
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How to fast-track your tax refund (and then start saving)Feb 11, 2018 12:00 am - Q: I really need my tax refund, to cover bills and pay down debt. How can I get it as fast as possible? A: The average individual tax refund was $2,895 in 2017, accordin...
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You can do your own estate planning, but should you?Feb 11, 2018 12:00 am - Estate planning mistakes can be expensive to fix - that is, when they can be fixed at all. That's the thought that haunts New York attorney Mari Galvin whether she's cre...
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Chicago's financial health gets 'F' gradeFeb 08, 2018 12:00 am - An analysis of the top 75 most populous U.S. cities and their financial health ranked Chicago next to last and gave the city a grade of "F", the Illinois News Network re...
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Analysis: The stock market is going bonkers; here's what investors should know
Feb 06, 2018 12:00 am - There's nothing like some furious stock market swings to tease average investors with thoughts of "How do I make money on this?" Sounds tempting, but most professional i...
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401(k) boom brings urge to splurge
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Credit card rewards can make travel affordable for millennialsFeb 04, 2018 12:00 am - As credit card rewards rates and bonuses skyrocket in value, they've fattened the wallets of many creditworthy consumers. But one group especially can benefit from these...
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Want to teach your teen about money? Try a lump sum instead of allowanceFeb 04, 2018 12:00 am - Here's an idea: Hand your teenagers hundreds of dollars in one lump sum and leave it up to them to manage the money for the next, say, six to 12 months. Anyone who's eve...
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Buying a home as an unmarried couple? Do these 3 thingsFeb 04, 2018 12:00 am - Love and marriage don't always go together, no matter what Sinatra says. If you're in a committed relationship but nuptials are on the back burner, just know your dream ...