Finance
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Local Edward Jones financial advisor meets with U.S. lawmakers on behalf of individual investorsOct 28, 2021 11:00 pm - Michael J. Hirsch, a Villa Park financial advisor for the financial services firm Edward Jones, recently met virtually with U.S. legislators from Washington, D.C., to di...
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Portillo's execs call IPO a successOct 21, 2021 1:00 am - Portillo's executives labeled the company's initial public offering Thursday a success, saying it is a "first step for us in a long-term journey." Chief Financial Office...
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Discover reports student loan lending up slightlyOct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - RIVERWOODS - Discover Financial Services Thursday reported net income of $1.1 billion, or $3.54 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2021, as compared to a net in...
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After Hours: IntentGen Financial PartnersOct 19, 2021 1:00 am - IntentGen Financial Partners in Naperville hosted a "Party with a Purpose" on Sept. 16, as a way to bring people together to celebrate, thank and support the great organ...
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Liz Weston: Fortify your finances against natural disaster
Oct 17, 2021 6:00 am - Emergency preparedness experts recommend that you have a “go bag” and a “stay bin” for disasters: kits with supplies to help you survive a few days if you have to evacua...
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The end of student loan forbearance will be tougher on women
Oct 17, 2021 6:00 am - Before the pandemic, wage disparities already made it tougher for working women to pay off student loans than men. Now, after a second year of juggling increased caregiv...
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Millennial Money: Save for holidays now, skip regret later
Oct 17, 2021 6:00 am - Factoring holiday expenses into your budget all year long is effective for avoiding debt, but it's not always feasible with a limited budget or unforeseen expenses. When...
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In Your Debt: Buy now, pay later isn't bad - but be careful
Oct 16, 2021 6:00 am - Those cheesy TV infomercials promising "three easy payments of $19.99" were quite ahead of their time. Though calling a toll-free number to buy as-seen-on-TV items is no...
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Bank of America's five-year, $1.25 billion commitment comes to life through suburban nonprofitsOct 14, 2021 1:00 am - As we head into the final quarter of 2021, it's worth reflecting on how far our Chicagoland community has come since the health and humanitarian crisis early last year. ...
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Growing a small business through persistence and smart financingOct 12, 2021 1:00 am - Nearly 20 years ago, I earned my commercial driver's license and began what I thought would be a short-term job. Little did I know that a lifelong career at the helm of ...