Finance
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Study: Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights residents best with their moneyMar 01, 2016 12:00 am - How are your money management skills? If you live in Arlington Heights or Buffalo Grove, chances are they're pretty good. Residents of those villages rank among the bes...
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The recovery is generating more high-wage jobs - but does that matter?
Feb 28, 2016 6:38 am - A couple of weeks ago, some economists from Goldman Sachs came out with a rosy pronouncement: "Millions of new jobs and plenty of good ones," read the headline on a note...
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Homebuyers in pricey markets are now scared to dream
Feb 28, 2016 6:35 am - Rising home prices in hot housing markets are robbing buyers of a favorite pleasure: looking at pictures of homes they can't afford. Or at least, that's one way to read ...
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The IRS has improved but still provides bad customer service
Feb 28, 2016 6:34 am - WASHINGTON - From the customer care the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides, you wouldn't know it collects $3.3 trillion every year. Even with some improvements this...
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Dreams of living well in retirement dim for Americans
Feb 28, 2016 6:33 am - More Americans are worried about their quality of life in retirement. Confidence about being able to save enough to ensure "a desirable standard of living" dropped this ...
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Attention, deal hunters: You're not saving much by buying online
Feb 28, 2016 6:32 am - There are plenty of reasons to do your shopping online instead of in stores: Maybe you can find a deeper selection of merchandise on digital shelves. Or maybe you just p...
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5 ways you can trick yourself into becoming a better saver
Feb 28, 2016 6:31 am - For many people, the biggest hurdle to saving is creating the habit. While many financial advisers often recommend that clients take the work out of the process by havin...
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Lisle, Naperville cops warn of fake IRS callsFeb 22, 2016 12:00 am - Lisle and Naperville police are warning residents about scam artists who are placing telephone calls purporting to be from the Internal Revenue Service and demanding tax...
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How being a woman can ding your credit score
Feb 21, 2016 6:40 am - Women have less debt than men. But despite their lower debt loads, they still have lower credit scores. Why the disparity? It may all come down to the fact that men stil...
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New America Foundation says it's time to abolish federal student loans
Feb 21, 2016 6:35 am - What if the federal government stopped handing out students loans, got rid of higher education tax credits and eliminated Pell Grants for needy students? And instead, it...