Finance
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First Community Financial Bank acquires Mazon State BankMar 15, 2016 1:00 am - JOLIET - First Mazon Bancorp, Inc. announced it will merge First Mazon's wholly owned subsidiary, Mazon State Bank with First Community Financial Partners, the parent co...
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Americans' home wealth recovers $7 trillion as prices firm
Mar 13, 2016 7:35 am - In March 2014, Steven and Bernadette Doherty paid $183,000 for a two-bedroom home in Charlotte, North Carolina, $6,000 more than its appraised value. Today, similar hous...
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Why it might cost you more if you wait to file your tax return
Mar 13, 2016 7:34 am - There are really two tax seasons every year, marked by two very different attitudes. In January and February, taxpayers tend to have simple situations, know they're due ...
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5 things you should be doing to make the most of your 401(k)
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Is Illinois second worst for property taxes in U.S.? Sort ofMar 08, 2016 12:00 am - Only residents of the Garden State are paying more property taxes this year than those living in the Land of Lincoln. That's according to a report issued Tuesday by Wall...
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1 in 4 Americans gave money to family and friends in the past year
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An unwelcome return for tax scams
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First Community adds commercial banking teamMar 04, 2016 12:00 am - JOLIET - First Community Financial Partners, the parent company of First Community Financial Bank, announced the hiring of an experienced commercial banking team. The fi...
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Federal suit claims Wheaton business misused employee's retirement fundMar 03, 2016 4:40 am - In the window of Denson's Compounding Pharmacy in downtown Wheaton, a blue-and-gold sign proclaims, "50 years Serving the Community." For about 32 of those years, Mary L...
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Employees need to keep eye on 401(k), retirement plansMar 03, 2016 12:00 am - Employees with any benefits plans provided by employers should make sure they are receiving timely quarterly statements, verify that the amounts are correct and ask ques...