Finance
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Study: Bros don't let bros lend money
Apr 16, 2017 7:10 am - Will pleasant chitchat with a bank loan officer get you the money you want, or is your borrowing destiny tied only to hard numbers such as your debt-to-income ratio? Tha...
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Encore, Consumers credit unions to mergeApr 11, 2017 1:00 am - GURNEE - The membership of Encore Federal Credit Union of Des Plaines recently voted to merge with Consumers Credit Union, based in Waukegan. The vote was held after the...
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Chamber honors Northwestern Mutual as 'Champion for Young Professionals'Apr 10, 2017 1:00 am - OAK BROOK - Northwestern Mutual - Chicago's Oak Brook office was recently recognized by the Greater Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce with the Champion for Young Professiona...
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How to start a business while still paying student loans
Apr 09, 2017 7:16 am - Q: I'd love to start my own business, but I'm still paying off student loans. Will I be able to I become an entrepreneur? A: Starting a business is tempting for so many ...
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8 reasons you could end up with a surprise tax bill
Apr 09, 2017 7:16 am - Many people look forward to tax season because it typically means getting a check from Uncle Sam. But there can be times when instead of receiving a refund, you end up w...
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4 tax hacks to help you save more
Apr 09, 2017 7:14 am - You know to contribute enough to your 401(k) to get the full company match. Maybe you've even adjusted your withholding so you're not giving Uncle Sam an interest-free l...
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Congress caught between banks, retailers on debit-card fees
Apr 02, 2017 7:18 am - Congressional Republicans are eager to overhaul the Dodd-Frank financial law. One part, however, they wouldn't mind putting off. That's the provision that limits how muc...
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Sluggish bank lending vs. Trump's pro-growth agenda
Apr 02, 2017 7:17 am - A slowdown in bank lending is turning into ground zero for a debate over the growing gap between economic hope and reality in the wake of Donald Trump's U.S. election wi...
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Many Americans use tax refund to pay for bankruptcy filingApr 02, 2017 7:17 am - For many people, a tax refund means a chance to fund a vacation or splurge on a big purchase. For some, though, it's a way to wipe out crushing debt - not by paying it o...
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Card-free access to ATMs has arrived
Apr 02, 2017 7:15 am - Left your wallet at home? You may still be able to grab some cash. Last week Wells Fargo became the first major U.S. bank to offer a card-free option at all of its ATMs....