Finance
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Wal-Mart joins Ria for money transfer serviceApr 17, 2014 1:01 am - NEW YORK - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is introducing a new money transfer service that it says will cut fees for customers by up to 50 percent compared with similar services. ...
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Average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate falls to 4.27 pctApr 17, 2014 1:01 am - Associated Press WASHINGTON - Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell this week for the second straight week as the spring home-buying season begins. Mortgage buyer ...
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Goldman's income falls 11 percent, still beats expectationsApr 17, 2014 1:01 am - NEW YORK - Goldman Sachs' earnings fell in the first quarter as bond trading slumped, but the results still came in well ahead of what investors were expecting. The ban...
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U.S. retail sales up strong 1.1 percent in MarchApr 14, 2014 1:01 am - WASHINGTON - U.S. retail sales in March rose by the largest amount in 18 months, led by strong gains in sales of autos, furniture and a number of other products. The 1.1...
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Savers beware: Fees may be shrinking your 401(k)Apr 13, 2014 6:37 am - WASHINGTON - It's the silent enemy in our retirement accounts: High fees. And now a new study finds that the typical 401(k) fees - adding up to a modest-sounding 1 perce...
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On Russia, Europe too cautious for U.S.Apr 12, 2014 1:01 am - WASHINGTON - The United States is working to convince a reluctant Europe of the need to punish Russia more severely for its meddling in Ukraine while at the same time wa...
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Stocks fall on jitters over earnings, tech routApr 11, 2014 1:00 am - NEW YORK — Investors drove the stock market lower for a second straight day Friday as they grew anxious that earnings growth was faltering. Weaker earnings at JPMorgan...
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'Age Well' event guides seniors through finances, retirementApr 01, 2014 11:00 pm - College of DuPage Continuing Education will partner with DuPage County Senior Services to host "Age Well DuPage: Renew, Recharge, Reinvent." The free event runs 1 t...
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Event to show how to prepare for retirementApr 01, 2014 5:30 am - An event this weekend in DuPage County is hoping to give anyone looking toward retirement the tools they need to get the most out of their golden years. The “Age Well Du...
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5 tips on how to tackle financial records clutterMar 30, 2014 6:38 am - Tax season offers an opportunity to finally dig through that shoe box or file cabinet where you've amassed a trove of old receipts, bank statements, pay stubs and other ...