Finance
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What high court's campaign cash ruling could mean hereJan 21, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Added campaign cash could be flowing into contested area congressional primaries in a matter of days, thanks to Thursday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Illin...
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U.S. Bancorp profit rises, but so do charge-offsJan 19, 2010 10:00 pm - MINNEAPOLIS -- U.S. Bancorp said on Wednesday that its fourth-quarter profit more than doubled from a year ago, as mortgage banking revenue grew. The bank also benefited...
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Could borrowing fix Illinois' pension mess?Jan 19, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - A group that follows state financial policies thinks the answer to the state's soaring pension debt could be found in more borrowing. Specifically, the Ill...
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U.S. bank Wells Fargo reports unexpected 4Q profitJan 19, 2010 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Wells Fargo is seeing early signs of improvement in its lending portfolios as it reports an unexpected fourth-quarter profit. Wells Fargo & Co. says that whi...
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BofA loses $5.2B in 4Q as it repays bailoutJan 19, 2010 10:00 pm - CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Bank of America Corp. said Wednesday it lost $5.2 billion during the final three months of 2009 as consumers struggled to make their mortgage and cred...
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Rates on 30-year home loans fall to 5.06%Jan 13, 2010 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Rates for 30-year home loans edged lower for the second straight week, but remained above last month's record lows. The mortgage company Freddie Mac said T...
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Charge cards: How the 'other' plastic worksJan 12, 2010 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- It's not a credit card or a debit card. If you've never had a charge card, you may wonder how it compares to the plastic you already carry. Charge cards -- p...
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IRS offers tips for upcoming tax seasonJan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - The IRS Monday kicked off its annual tax preparation season by announcing a program to more closely scrutinize paid tax preparers and offering consumers tips on legitima...
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Recovery tips for a financial hangoverJan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - For most people, early January is a time for resolutions. Pledges to exercise, diet and be a better person often top the list. But as we emerge from the recession - fro...
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Fed exit strategy: Let banks set up CDs
Dec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve on Monday proposed allowing banks to set up the equivalent of certificates of deposit at the central bank, a move that would help the ...