Finance
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Dispelling the myths of community bankingOct 11, 2021 1:00 am - Community banks are “small.” Community banks are “not close to me.” Community banks are not “high tech.” Shall I go on? There are many reasons a business owner chooses a...
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How to invest in cryptocurrency without buying any
Oct 10, 2021 6:00 am - Cryptocurrencies are inherently cryptic - it's right there in the name. And if you follow Warren Buffett's advice to never invest in businesses you can't understand, it ...
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Liz Weston: How gratitude can help your financial life
Oct 10, 2021 6:00 am - Gratitude makes us more aware of the sources of joy, wonder and hope in our lives. Being grateful also can improve health, strengthen relationships and help us manage ou...
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Millennial Money: The case for being boring with your money
Oct 09, 2021 6:00 am - The idea of gaining wealth in flashy ways isn't new. After all, Charles Ponzi, for whom Ponzi schemes were named, defrauded investors more than 100 years ago with a get-...
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Kingsway Financial buys Ravix for $11 millionOct 03, 2021 11:00 pm - ITASCA - Kingsway Financial Services Inc. Monday announced the acquisition of a privately-held company, Ravix Financial Inc., based in San Jose, California. The purchase...
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Inland surpasses $50 billion in real estate dealsSep 29, 2021 11:00 pm - OAK BROOK - Inland Real Estate Acquisitions LLC, the purchasing arm of The Inland Real Estate Group of Cos. Inc., Thursday said it has negotiated and closed more than 3,...
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Discover partners with college meal delivery programSep 28, 2021 11:00 pm - RIVERWOODS - Discover said it will support a new meal delivery program for college students by opening up access to merchants that run on the Discover network. This indu...
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Edward Jones opens new office in South ElginSep 27, 2021 11:00 pm - SOUTH ELGIN - Financial adviser Jessica Mendlik opened a new Edward Jones branch earlier this month at 2000 McDonald Road, Suite 250, in the Medical & Legal Arts Buildin...
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4 workarounds to book your fall vacation rental with points
Sep 26, 2021 6:00 am - Even before the pandemic, home booking sites like Airbnb and Vrbo were becoming increasingly popular with travelers. The opportunity to have a homelike experience, compl...
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Liz Weston: Don't let Social Security steer you wrong
Sep 26, 2021 6:00 am - Few retirement decisions are as critical, or as easy to get wrong, as when and how to take your Social Security benefits. The rules can be so convoluted that many people...