Finance
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The 3 biggest money decisions you'll ever makeAug 27, 2017 7:00 am - Some factors that influence your financial success are beyond your control. Older people tend to be richer than younger people. White U.S. households, on average, have m...
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Ways grads can help parents pay off college debtAug 27, 2017 7:00 am - Q: My parents took out loans to pay for my college education and I feel guilty that they're still paying them back. How can I help? A: I'm with you. When I got paltry sc...
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Providence Bank & Trust names new officersAug 23, 2017 1:00 am - Business Wire SOUTH HOLLAND - Providence Bank & Trust announced the addition of seven new officers to its team. The new officers will help meet the needs of customers th...
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Sequoia Fund's epic winning streak on Wall Street - then one ugly loss
Aug 20, 2017 7:19 am - The financial whizzes cocooned in the serene offices of the Sequoia Fund atop one of New York's iconic office buildings seem far removed from the noise of the city far b...
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Money conversations to have before your kid heads off to college
Aug 20, 2017 7:00 am - You may have a thrifty child by nature, but college brings a host of new expenses beyond tuition that need to be discussed openly and often. First-year students are abou...
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Wintrust announces Homebuyer Grant ProgramAug 16, 2017 1:00 am - ROSEMONT - Wintrust Financial Corp. announced the creation of the Homebuyer Grant Program to help new homeowners who need help covering the cost of a down payment. Wintr...
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Why millennials are more likely to have a prenup than their parents
Aug 13, 2017 7:21 am - Amanda Farris works in accounting and likes to "play things safe" when it comes to her savings and investments. Her boyfriend, Andy Salmons, owns a coffee shop and is a ...
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Who gets hit hardest by bank overdraft fees?
Aug 13, 2017 7:20 am - Perhaps the most despised bank fee among consumers is the overdraft fee, an ugly $30 (or so) insult to your wallet. Many consumers have been hit with it at one time or a...
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Why credit card rewards are getting harder to earn
Aug 13, 2017 7:18 am - Citigroup just unveiled an updated version of its premium credit card, the Citi Prestige. The new card is made of metal-like its direct competitors, Chase Sapphire Reser...
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Kukec People: Founder sees good fit by merging with Native American groupAug 13, 2017 1:00 am - John Wills, a founding partner and president of WBK Engineering in Aurora and St. Charles, has worked on several local projects. They include the Busse Woods reservoir d...