Finance
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Commercial real estate and construction outlook: Second half of 2023Jul 23, 2023 1:00 am - As we get into the second half of 2023, there are some important trends in both commercial real estate and construction to keep an eye on for the remainder of the year. ...
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Your paycheck could clear faster now that the FedNow instant payment service for banks has launched
Jul 20, 2023 1:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The Federal Reserve launched a new instant payment service Thursday. FedNow allows banks and credit unions to sign up to send real-time payments so they ...
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Attention naysayers: The data show Illinois' economy still growingJul 16, 2023 1:00 am - Beware the naysayers who allege that Illinois' economy is "upside down" and "struggling." Midway through 2023, there is no evidence that the state is in recession. Let's...
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New retirement legislation can provide big benefits for area small business ownersJul 13, 2023 1:00 am - According to many studies, like one from the National Council on Aging, people are not putting away nearly enough for retirement. To address this crisis, Congress in 20...
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Beware of scam student loan relief plans, Better Business Bureau saysJul 09, 2023 1:00 am - The Better Business Bureau is alerting parents and students to the increased danger of potential student financing scams. The Supreme Court decision on June 30 rejectin...
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SBA enacts changes to simplify buyout process, expand access to loan programsJul 09, 2023 1:00 am - Whether starting a new business or seeking to expand your current operation, a loan from the Small Business Administration (SBA) can provide funding to fuel your organiz...
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Banking consolidation: The increasing demand for personalized business solutionsJul 09, 2023 1:00 am - The banking landscape is evolving dramatically, with large national banks acquiring smaller community-based institutions. This trend is reshaping how business is done, p...
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Can you benefit from a 529 plan?Jul 09, 2023 1:00 am - Another school year is coming to a close. And if you have young children, they're now a year closer to heading off to college or some other type of postsecondary educati...
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Bank of America survey: Chicagoland small businesses bullish despite economic and labor concernsJul 09, 2023 1:00 am - Despite economic headwinds, Chicago small business owners report having confidence in their ability to manage their businesses through difficult times. That's great new...
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No, you're not too young to make a willJul 02, 2023 6:00 am - Making a will isn't a task just for the old and wealthy. It's also for the well-prepared. Recent years serve as a heavy reminder that you might not know when your last d...