Finance
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What does having the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on hold mean for consumers?
Feb 15, 2025 1:54 pm - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which Congress established to monitor credit card companies, mortgage providers, debt collectors and other segments of the consumer finance industry, recently had its work halted by the Trump administration. Here's some background on the scope of the CFPB's activities.
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7 mistakes that can derail your retirementFeb 08, 2025 1:50 pm - I have spent many years helping clients plan for their retirement. Unfortunately, I have also seen many mistakes that retirees have made along the way. Here are a few that you should avoid.
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Estate planning 101: How to get startedFeb 08, 2025 1:50 pm - When you start estate planning, create an inventory of all your assets. Make a list of who you want to receive those assets — and how, experts advise.
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Five money moves to help secure your futureFeb 08, 2025 1:40 pm - Building long-term financial security requires more than saving money; it demands strategic planning, continuous learning, and adaptability.
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BBB: Beware of scam calls from a loan processing companyFeb 06, 2025 2:26 pm - The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about an alarming increase in harassing phone calls and voicemails from scammers posing as loan processing company representatives.
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These little-known bank accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest
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Tax season has begun. Here’s when you'll get your refund
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Want to buy a short-term rental? Peoria, Rockford on list of best investments
Feb 01, 2025 1:04 pm - Data and analytics company AirDNA LLC tracks the performance of 10 million Airbnb and Vrbo vacation rentals, and this week it released its 10th annual list of the best places to invest in short-term rentals in the U.S. This year’s top 10 may surprise you — they’re mostly small to midsize cities across a mixture of states.
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Consumers Credit Union to open new branch in Lake in the HillsJan 30, 2025 12:51 pm - Consumers Credit Union is opening a new branch in Lake in the Hills, scheduled to open in fall 2025. The branch will provide more convenient access for existing members and introduce new customers to their products.
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Fed expected to pause rate cuts as it begins to weigh Trump policies
Jan 27, 2025 8:18 am - Donald Trump’s return to the White House is overshadowing the Federal Reserve’s meeting this week, as policymakers begin to grapple with the way the president’s policies on trade, immigration and spending could reshape the economy and potentially stoke inflation.