Finance
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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...
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Recent tax reform presents opportunities for businessesJan 22, 2018 12:00 am - The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) signed before year-end provides many tax-saving opportunities for businesses. Most business owners will see savings, but with those savi...
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How stocks are leaving wages in the dust
Jan 21, 2018 12:11 am - Wages were mostly flat again in 2017, even as the stock market rose to record heights. This is kind of what we expect nowadays: The divide between Main Street and Wall S...
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What we learned in Wall Street results: tax wins, trading losses
Jan 21, 2018 12:00 am - Wall Street banks are facing some stubborn problems heading into 2018 - but rising profits won't be among them. That was the main take-away as Morgan Stanley wrapped up ...
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6 ways to leverage great credit without borrowing a dimeJan 21, 2018 12:00 am - As average credit scores for Americans continue to rise, the question for many becomes how to use their excellent credit rating to optimize their lives without borrowing...
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Should I tell my partner I'm in serious debt?Jan 21, 2018 12:00 am - Q: I'm overwhelmed by student loan and credit card debt, and I'm embarrassed to admit it to my partner. Should I come clean? A: Some secrets are harmless, like eating th...
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5 ways to tell good financial advice from badJan 21, 2018 12:00 am - Good financial advice can help you achieve your life goals. Bad financial advice can cost you a fortune and leave you worse off than if you had tried to go it alone. Unf...
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Wintrust to raise minimum wageJan 19, 2018 4:00 pm - Wintrust Financial Corp. said late today that as a result of the recently enacted tax reform legislation, Rosemont-based Wintrust will increase the minimum wage paid...
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Economist speaks at Arlington Heights business breakfastJan 19, 2018 12:00 pm - Although we are experiencing a "solid" recovery, "the Fed still will be required to promptly take further action to sustain our current growth," Lindsey M. Piegza, manag...
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How Blackhawk Bank plans to continue its Illinois expansionJan 18, 2018 12:00 am - An interview with David Adkins, president and COO. Q: Tell us about Blackhawk Bank. A: Blackhawk Bank is a leading community bank serving clients in northern Illinois an...