Finance
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Liz Weston: Why you don't want to be an executor
Feb 21, 2021 5:00 am - Being asked to be an executor is an honor you might want to pass up. Settling an estate typically involves tracking down and appraising assets, paying bills and creditor...
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Wealth management firm merges with HighPointFeb 17, 2021 10:00 pm - DOWNERS GROVE - Professional Wealth Advisors LLC recently announced its merger with HighPoint Planning Partners LLC. Both firms are based in Downers Grove. Together, the...
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Looming tax bill adding to your winter blues?Feb 17, 2021 12:00 am - This is the time of year when clients engage with us to discuss options for paying their April tax bills. Often, clients opt to use cash from their investment accounts o...
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Third stimulus check? What you need to knowFeb 17, 2021 12:00 am - President Joe Biden referred to the most recent $600 stimulus check as a "down payment." In keeping with his promise, Congressional leaders are working hard to pass a $1...
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Tips for small business owners looking to make a strong recovery in 2021Feb 17, 2021 12:00 am - Last year was a challenging one for Chicagoland small businesses, each of which faced its own unique obstacles brought on by the coronavirus. Despite these challenges, B...
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Discover recognized by empowerment groupFeb 16, 2021 10:00 pm - RIVERWOODS - Discover's no fee Cashback Debit account has been certified by a group that works to connect people, who are currently outside of the mainstream banking sys...
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Liz Weston: What gig workers need to know about taxes
Feb 14, 2021 5:00 am - If you became a gig worker during the pandemic, beware: Your taxes just got more complicated. Gig work - Uber driving, Instacart shopping, Amazon Flex delivery and so on...
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Millennial Money: Get tough money tasks off your to-do list
Feb 14, 2021 5:00 am - Nothing sparks procrastination quite like a to-do list of financial tasks. Sometimes the only thing scarier than making a financial choice in the first place is making t...
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I stopped spending for a month, and you can too
Feb 13, 2021 5:00 am - In January, I took up a no-spend challenge. That's right - I refrained from making nonessential purchases for one whole month. With my travel and entertainment expenses ...
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Discover named a top workplace for LGBTQ equalityFeb 08, 2021 10:00 pm - RIVERWOODS - For the eighth consecutive year, Discover Financial Services has been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality and earned a perfect 100 score from the ...