Finance
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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
Feb 04, 2018 12:00 am - Last week, financial adviser Joseph Kelly visited a client who had seen the value of his retirement savings soar, thanks to a surging stock market. "He said his account ...
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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 ...
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Analysis: The tax benefits of a Health Savings Account
Feb 04, 2018 12:00 am - I am jealous. Any time you can protect your money from the tax man, I want in. George Papadopoulos is 50 years old and has a tax-free stash to cover health care expenses...
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Plexus Financial Services gains recognitionFeb 01, 2018 12:00 am - Plexus Financial Services LLC, a firm specializing in corporate retirement plan advisory services, has been recognized as a leading retirement adviser for defined co...
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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...