Finance
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Ask Brianna: You know you're a financial adult when ...Apr 29, 2018 1:00 am - Ask 10 people for their definition of "adulthood" and you'll get 10 different answers. Maybe it's getting that first full-time job, buying a house or doing taxes without...
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Should you fix your car or trade it in? What to considerApr 29, 2018 1:00 am - You're looking at a $1,200 repair estimate for your ailing car when an ad catches your eye: a brand new set of wheels for a mere $450 a month. At first, dumping your old...
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Why you shouldn't co-sign your grandkid's student loanApr 29, 2018 1:00 am - College financial aid offers have been sent out, and the traditional May 1 deadline for high school seniors to pick their schools is fast approaching. That means all acr...
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Keep calm and read on: How to handle bumpy marketsApr 26, 2018 10:00 am - When domestic and global markets undergo a sharp downturn, what should you do? Regardless of your age, investing acumen or account size, these tips may help you weather ...
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Seven tips for how small businesses can get paid fasterApr 26, 2018 10:00 am - If there's one thing small business owners have in common, it's that they want to get paid as quickly as possible. It helps keep cash flow healthy, which is no small fea...
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Itasca Bank & Trust celebrating 70th anniversaryApr 26, 2018 10:00 am - Q: Tell us a little bit about how and when the bank started. A: We are very proud to be celebrating our 70th anniversary this year. The bank was started in 1948 when the...
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New digital banking tools for the busy business ownerApr 26, 2018 10:00 am - Business owners in the greater Chicago area are increasingly embracing digital banking tools for their professional as well as personal financial needs. A recent Bank o...
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Estate planning and your digital assetsApr 26, 2018 10:00 am - You probably already know how important it is to have a plan for your physical and monetary assets. These key items are routinely included in wills and are designated a ...
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Leave March Madness behind: Follow long-term game plan for winning capital decisionApr 23, 2018 10:00 am - March Madness was not restricted to college basketball this year. When the Federal Open Market Committee last month raised its benchmark federal funds rate one quarter o...
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Number of women-owned small businesses increasingApr 23, 2018 10:00 am - “Keep going.” That's the mantra of Araceli Rodriguez, a Latina woman who didn't let gender or race prevent her from becoming a successful small business owner. In 2000, ...