Finance
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Funeral services planned for longtime Naperville bank executiveJan 11, 2018 5:00 pm - Those who knew Frank G. Slocumb, a longtime executive at BMO Harris Bank, knew they could count on him, his wife, Kay, said Thursday, two days after her husband lost a 6...
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5 tips for buying a home in 2018Jan 11, 2018 12:00 am - As 2017 came to a close, many area residents are starting to think about their plans and goals for 2018. For many, becoming a homeowner is at the top of their list. Whet...
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Millennials outperforming older generations when it comes to savingJan 10, 2018 12:00 am - According to a new survey from Discover, millennials are outperforming older generations when it comes to saving for their future. In a national study of 2,205 people, D...
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First American Bank merges with Kenosha bankJan 09, 2018 12:00 am - First American Bank, headquartered in Elk Grove Village, said Tuesday that it has merged with Southport Bank in Kenosha. "This merger will extend the tradition of co...
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Side hustles you can start with no moneyJan 07, 2018 12:15 am - Starting a business is often a pricey ordeal, but no- to low-cost ideas exist for aspiring entrepreneurs with unique and marketable talent. Take inventory of the skills ...
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What a weak dollar means in 2018: staycations and local shopping
Jan 07, 2018 12:00 am - U.S. consumers may soon begin to feel some pain from the dollar's downturn, although the recent slide in the world's main reserve currency isn't bad news for everyone in...
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What to buy every month of the year in 2018Jan 07, 2018 12:00 am - In 2018, you may resolve to save more, spend less or budget better. Whatever your money goal, the one common key to your success is shopping smart. That means knowing th...
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Wintrust closes deal with Veterans First MortgageJan 05, 2018 12:00 am - Wintrust Financial Corp. said that its subsidiary, Barrington Bank & Trust Company, through its division Wintrust Mortgage, closed on its previously disclosed agreem...
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Are you paying off your credit card debt wrong? Most people areJan 03, 2018 12:00 am - There's a surefire way to pay off your credit card debt to maximize the money you keep in your pockets and minimize how much you have to pay to your credit card company....
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Preparing for the year ahead: Considerations for small- and mid-sized business owners in 2018Jan 02, 2018 10:00 am - A promising sign for the local economy is the bullish growth outlook among many small- and mid-sized businesses. In a recent survey by Bank of America, nearly 62 percent...