Finance
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Small banks in mostly red districts could lose funding under new Trump order
Mar 24, 2025 1:29 pm - The Trump administration is targeting a federal program that subsidizes small banks in some of the poorest communities across the country, particularly in red states, as part of a wider White House push to reduce the size of government.
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Trump promised an American boom. He now says it may take a while.
Mar 22, 2025 1:27 pm - President Donald Trump said his first day in office marked the start of a “golden age” for the U.S. He and his advisers now say it could take months or longer to arrive.
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The rise of the solo female homebuyer: A smart financial decisionMar 22, 2025 1:15 pm - Today, solo female homebuyers make up 20% of all first-time homebuyers — outpacing single men by a significant margin, according to the National Association of Realtors. This isn’t just a cultural shift; it’s a strategic financial decision.
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Key trends influencing mortgage ratesMar 22, 2025 1:08 pm - Navigating the world of mortgages can be challenging, especially with the ever-changing housing market. Here are several key trends influencing mortgage rates and the overall market landscape.
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Conant student writes the book on investing for teensMar 22, 2025 1:06 pm - Isha Patel of Elk Grove Village, a 16-year-old junior at James B. Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, is the author of “Invest-Teen: The Ultimate Teen Investing Guide,” a book born out of her passion for finance and education.
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The business owner’s guide to smart borrowing: What lenders want to knowMar 22, 2025 1:04 pm - Your business has been growing, and now it’s time to take the next step.
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Building business success with the right banking partnerMar 22, 2025 12:55 pm - For business owners and entrepreneurs, success isn’t just about managing finances and creating revenue — it’s about having the right network.
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A no-stress guide to tax season: Planning now for a smoother filingMar 22, 2025 12:50 pm - Tax season has a way of creeping up before you know it, leaving many scrambling for deductions and ways to trim their tax bill at the last minute.
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With outlook uncertain, the Bank of England joins the US Fed in putting interest rates on hold
Mar 20, 2025 8:22 am - The Bank of England kept its main U.K. interest rate unchanged at 4.50% on Thursday even though the economy is barely growing and the nation faces more uncertainty in light of the tariff policies being enacted by the Trump administration in the U.S.
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How to set and invest your emergency fund