Finance
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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?
Jan 28, 2018 12:00 am - Over the next several months, along with college admissions offers, high school seniors will get financial aid letters from schools that illustrate how they might pay fo...
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Analysis: Delaying retirement can have remarkable benefits
Jan 28, 2018 12:00 am - You're 49 years old, you make $113,000 a year and you're starting to get worried about financing your retirement. You could take the drastic step of upping your retireme...
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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...
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Financial benchmarks need to adjust with the timesJan 22, 2018 12:00 am - Many personal financial benchmarks still used today were developed and implemented by the greatest generation. In the years that followed World War II, our country's mi...
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The unintended consequences of the federal tax billJan 22, 2018 12:00 am - We all got a Christmas present last year in the form of a tax reduction. Many jumped up and down and said it was about time. The United States has not had meaningful tax...