Finance
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How the economy, finances affected the election resultsNov 24, 2016 12:00 am - On Nov. 8, America elected a new president of the United States. To the pollsters' surprise, Donald Trump upset Hillary Clinton by flipping some of the political map and...
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How much to spend on holiday gifts
Nov 24, 2016 12:00 am - The No. 1 rule for holiday shopping should be to stay out of debt. So before you hit the stores, make your list and check it twice. And don't feel bad about crossing som...
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Bank awards $6,500 to Aurora Habitat for HumanityNov 21, 2016 12:00 am - AURORA - Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity has received a $6,500 community development grant from First National Bank of DeKalb. Fox Valley Habitat, 250 S. Highland Ave. i...
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Rule protecting investors could be on chopping block under Trump
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Seven smart tax moves now to reap Trump's tax bonanza later
Nov 20, 2016 6:10 am - For wealthy Americans, the outcome of the 2016 election could be lucrative. Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton proposed hiking their taxes. Donald Trump, her Republica...
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Wintrust completes acquisition of First Community BankNov 19, 2016 12:00 am - ROSEMONT - Wintrust Financial Corp said it has completed the acquisition of First Community Financial Corp. for approximately $33.5 million. FCFC is the parent company o...
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Federal Reserve OKs First Midwest acquisition of Standard Bank and TrustNov 16, 2016 12:00 am - ITASCA - First Midwest Bancorp, the parent company of First Midwest Bank, has received approval from the Federal Reserve to acquire Standard Bancshares Inc. and its whol...
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Credit union changes name, relocates headquartersNov 15, 2016 12:00 am - SCHAUMBURG - Motorola Employee Credit Union recently changed its name to Andigo and has moved to its new headquarters in the Schaumburg Corporate Center at 501 Woodfield...
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Standard retirement advice doesn't work for women
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Employer 401(k) match can make huge difference in retirement