Finance
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Liz Weston: The child tax credit checks that could change parents' financial life
May 23, 2021 6:00 am - Starting in July, most families with kids will start getting monthly payments of up to $300 per child as part of the American Rescue Plan's expansion of the child tax cr...
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Paycheck advance apps: What to know before you download
May 22, 2021 6:00 am - Paycheck advance apps let users borrow a small amount of their expected earnings, usually in exchange for a small fee, and repay it on their next payday. It seems like a...
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Opus now part of Wipro Opus Risk SolutionsMay 18, 2021 11:00 pm - LINCOLNSHIRE - Opus Capital Markets Consultants LLC has been merged with Wipro Limited, a global information technology, consulting and business process services company...
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How to plan an eco-friendly remodel without overspending
May 16, 2021 6:00 am - When Cliff and Karen Tyllick set out to install solar panels on their Austin, Texas, home in 2012, their goal was to reduce their carbon footprint. The fact that they al...
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Millennial Money: A flashy credit card may not fit you best
May 15, 2021 6:00 am - The credit card you pluck out of your wallet can make as much of a statement as the purse or pants you keep your wallet in. With cards touting sleek metal designs, luxur...
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Liz Weston: 8½ birthdays that can affect your finances
May 09, 2021 6:00 am - You hit a lot of milestone birthdays when you're young. There's your first birthday, of course, and also the one where you turn 10 (finally, double digits!). At 13, you'...
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A tax guide for small-business owners
May 09, 2021 6:00 am - The tax filing deadline is quickly approaching. Due to the pandemic, most businesses have until May 17 to file their returns this year. In a perfect world, you'd be thin...
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What motherhood taught me about money: 8 moms weigh in
May 09, 2021 6:00 am - It's true — everything changes when you become a parent, including your finances. Besides facing a slew of new expenses, you're charged with the financial well-being and...
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How to travel safely and cheaply this summer
May 08, 2021 6:00 am - As vaccination rates inch upward, Americans are beginning to travel again. More than 10 times as many passengers passed through Transportation Security Administration sc...
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Millennial Money: Befriend your money and reap the benefits
May 08, 2021 6:00 am - What's your relationship with money? Maybe your personal finances are like a distant cousin you barely think about — or an unsettling stranger you avoid. Or perhaps mone...