Finance
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Own the Business, Own the Building: Dream Big with the SBA 504 ProgramMay 01, 2026 11:21 am - Small Business Week is here, and SomerCor is ready to help more local entrepreneurs access capital to grow their businesses.
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Bessent wants Americans to avoid easy-money traps and invest in financial literacy
May 01, 2026 6:54 am - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he’s concerned about the allure of easy money — lottery tickets, buy now, pay later loans and the promise of a crypto windfall.
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How to use money market funds in your portfolio
Apr 25, 2026 11:30 am - Money market funds are popular with both individual savers and corporations, who often use them as a tool for managing the cash on their balance sheets.
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The right college fit will save you moneyApr 22, 2026 9:47 am - In 1990, the cost of full-time attendance at a four-year college was around $10,000 a year. In 2025, the average cost of attendance in 2025 was $27,277 for in-state residents and $37,408 for out-of-state. And that’s at a public university. Sticker prices at private institutions is even higher.
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Warsh says he got no pressure from Trump to cut rates even as president publicly pushes for them
Apr 21, 2026 8:18 am - President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve said Tuesday that he never promised the White House that he would cut interest rates, even as the president renewed his calls for the central bank to do so.
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District 214 students put investment skills to the test in annual competitionApr 20, 2026 11:02 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214’s annual Investment Competition brought together 90 students across 24 teams to compete in a fast-paced simulation of the financial world.
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Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional starting MondayApr 19, 2026 3:35 pm - NEW YORK (AP) — A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to...
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Fight over Illinois’ swipe fee law heats up as implementation deadline nearsApr 18, 2026 4:00 pm - A unique-to-Illinois law prohibiting banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees on tips and taxes is set to take effect July 1, but opponents are challenging its legality in federal appeals court and blitzing the airwaves with ads calling for its repeal.
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How spending shocks affect retirement planning
Apr 18, 2026 11:26 am - Market performance tends to dominate the conversation about risks to a retirement plan. But spending shocks like unanticipated early retirement and uninsured long-term care expenses can also curb a retirement portfolio’s longevity.
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5 financial freebies every investor should claim
Apr 11, 2026 1:03 pm - The IRS rarely hands out gifts, but these five provisions are as close as it gets. Whether it is capturing $1,000 for a newborn or leveraging your gap years for a low-cost Roth conversion, the key is proactive timing.