Finance
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Don't let your credit die of neglectMay 13, 2018 1:00 am - Certified financial planner David Rae says he used to think that "anyone who could draw breath" could get an auto loan. Then one of his millionaire clients tried to buy ...
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Equifax breakdown: 145 million Social Security numbers, 99 million addresses lost to hackers
May 12, 2018 1:00 am - Ever since Equifax lost control of millions of Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, names, dates of birth and other sensitive personal information in a mas...
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Warren Buffett is not retiring - and other take-aways from Berkshire Hathaway weekend
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Every person in Illinois owes $11,000 for pensions, with no fix in sight
May 08, 2018 1:00 am - Three years ago Tuesday, the Illinois Supreme Court struck down the state's attempt to cut its employees' pension benefits to chip away at a retirement-system debt that'...
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Why you need to get personal with your financial adviserMay 06, 2018 1:00 am - You found a good financial planner to help you manage money and achieve your goals. Congratulations, that's a big step. Now comes a leap - opening up about money. There'...
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How to build your 'Oh, crap!' fundMay 06, 2018 1:00 am - The emergency fund is a bust. Millions of Americans don't have one, and some of those who do resist tapping what they've saved. I'd like to propose an alternative for bo...
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How to protect your kids — and their future credit — from identity thieves
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Where college students can find emergency money and housingMay 06, 2018 1:00 am - College students without a financial safety net are in a tough spot when unexpected costs arise. "The chances their parents can pick up the bill are not as high," says S...
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Wintrust Financial Corp. acquires Delaware Place BankMay 02, 2018 1:00 am - Wintrust Financial Corp. headquartered in Rosemont said it is acquiring Chicago Shore Corp., the parent company of Delaware Place Bank, an Illinois state-chartered b...
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SEC wants brokers to treat clients better