Finance
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Buy vs. rent: Own a business? Own your building with the SBA 504 loanSep 06, 2025 12:43 pm - Leasing commercial space can appear to be the cheaper and simpler option for business owners. However, once you identify your optimal location and operations are standardized and primed for growth, commercial property ownership becomes a stronger long-term strategy.
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How Chicago-area small businesses can capitalize on local eventsSep 06, 2025 12:41 pm - From Lollapalooza in Grant Park to NASCAR’s downtown street race and year-round programming at venues like Allstate Arena and NOW Arena, fan engagement at live events helps support spending in local economies.
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Preparing for the great wealth transferSep 06, 2025 12:40 pm - An estimated $84 trillion in wealth is expected to be passed down from baby boomers and the Silent Generation to their heirs, reshaping the financial landscape for generations to come.
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Treasury management as the hub of financial successSep 06, 2025 12:32 pm - In today’s fast-paced and increasingly competitive marketplace, businesses must operate with precision, foresight, and adaptability.
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Americans would save $100B if credit card rates were capped as Trump proposed, researchers say
Sep 06, 2025 12:09 pm - Americans would save roughly $100 billion a year in interest costs if President Donald Trump’s campaign proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% were implemented, according to a paper published by Vanderbilt University on Thursday.
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Uncertainty about Medicaid changes fuels fear for families of those with disabilitiesSep 02, 2025 1:29 pm - Medicaid and the Americans with Disabilities Act help many Americans with disabilities earn a living, attend school, access transportation and receive the medical support they and their families require. Now, families of those with disabilities are facing an even more uncertain future than they usually do.
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3 principles to invest by, whatever comes next
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Better Business Bureau’s Top 10 financial tips for business ownersAug 23, 2025 1:45 pm - In the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship, financial management remains one of the most critical pillars of success.
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Economic uncertainty revives interest in barteringAug 13, 2025 10:54 am - The current economic climate, which is seeing the effects of tariffs, cost increases and a slowing job market, is creating uncertainty for not only individuals, but also businesses of all sizes.
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Homeowners turn to cash-out refinancing to take advantage of big gains in home equity