Finance
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BMO Harris Bank hikes minimum wageJan 31, 2018 12:00 am - BMO Harris Bank said today that following the tax reform package recently signed into law, it is raising its level of community giving and increasing the minimum wag...
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Control what you can when planning for retirementJan 30, 2018 1:00 am - Planning for retirement can be overwhelming. Volatile financial markets, media headlines and investment return uncertainty can cause a feeling of uneasiness about the fu...
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Oak Brook's Republic Bank of Chicago names CEOJan 29, 2018 6:00 am - Thomas Bugielski has been appointed to CEO of Republic Bank of Chicago, headquartered in Oak Brook. A longtime banking industry executive in the Chicago market, Bugielsk...
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Rent or buy a home? Here's what to consider
Jan 28, 2018 12:07 am - With months left on the lease for her two-bedroom apartment on the outskirts of Charleston, South Carolina, Amanda Nadel, 34, started weighing her options. She could kee...
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Why is it so difficult to figure out how much college will cost?
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Analysis: Delaying retirement can have remarkable benefits
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5 Business Trends to Watch in 2018Jan 24, 2018 10:00 am - The last jobs report of 2017 was earlier this month and if it's any indication of how 2018 will shake out, I am extremely optimistic. Below are five trends business lead...
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Preparing for market correctionsJan 23, 2018 12:00 am - Today's financial markets have become increasingly volatile and complex. Many people wonder when they'll be able to retire and how long their retirement assets will las...
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110-year-old company with offices in Elgin buys tax practiceJan 23, 2018 12:00 am - Noyes, a 110-year-old wealth management and investment banking firm with offices in Elgin, announced the acquisition of Kiely & Associates LLC, a 25-year-old Chicago...
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Getting the most for your money: Why deposits should be important to your bankJan 22, 2018 8:00 am - "You don't want my business, I don't borrow enough." If you get the feeling your deposits do not matter to your bank, then they probably don't. For certain banks, your c...