Finance
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What Trump’s proposed 10% cap on card rates could mean for you
Jan 24, 2026 1:38 pm - In a new push to address affordability concerns on voters’ minds before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump has recently called for a cap on credit card interest rates, without a clear plan on how he would do it.
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What’s a ‘good enough’ financial plan?
Jan 24, 2026 1:27 pm - If you want to make decent, “good enough” choices about your financial plan and portfolio and get onto other things, what strategies should you employ? And what should you stop doing? Here are some strategies to embrace.
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Where business banking meets employee benefitsJan 24, 2026 12:05 pm - Today’s businesses need more from their banking partner — a relationship built on understanding, collaboration, and added value.
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Byline Bank named to America’s Best Workplaces for 2026Jan 24, 2026 12:01 pm - Byline Bank has been named one of America’s Best Workplaces and Best Remote and Hybrid Workplaces in America for 2026 by Best Companies Group, a leader in workplace culture research and recognition.
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Mullan named Bank of America regional executiveJan 24, 2026 11:58 am - Barry Mullan of Mount Prospect has been promoted to Bank of America Consumer Bank Region executive for Chicago and Michigan, overseeing more than 200 financial centers across both markets. Cohen & Co, a nationally ranked accounting firm, is nearly doubling its office space in downtown Chicago to accommodate continued growth.
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BBB: Fraudsters will ‘return’ in full force for tax seasonJan 22, 2026 3:27 pm - As tax season opens Monday, Jan. 26, the Better Business Bureau warns the public about elaborate schemes con artists will use to steal your money, bank account, and personal identity information.
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2026 tips for how to pay for collegeJan 17, 2026 12:59 pm - Whether your college-bound student is starting college this fall, next fall or the one after that, there are steps you can take in 2026 to help your child get their degree without sabotaging your savings or retirement.
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How to conduct your own portfolio makeover
Jan 17, 2026 12:47 pm - If you’d like to do a thorough review of your portfolio and plan, here are the key steps to take. Do them over a series of sessions, not all at once.
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Wall Street ticks to records after shaking off worries about Trump’s feud with the Fed
Jan 12, 2026 4:25 pm - Wall Street ticked to more records Monday after bouncing back from losses taken because of worries about the worsening feud between the White House and the Federal Reserve, one that experts warn could lead to higher inflation in the future.
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3 big changes for retirement planning this year
Jan 10, 2026 1:29 pm - For retirement savers and retirees, the new year brings more than the usual inflation adjustments to retirement contributions. The retirement legislation known as Secure 2.0 will also continue to phase in, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will have impacts too. Here’s a roundup of three key changes and some moves to consider.