Finance
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The Wheel Group acquires Tuff Stuff OverlandFeb 08, 2021 10:00 pm - ROSEMONT - The Wheel Group, a company purchased earlier this year by Rosemont-based Wynnchurch Capital, announced the acquisition of Tuff Stuff Overland. Tuff Stuff is a...
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Liz Weston: How to prioritize debt payments in the pandemic
Feb 07, 2021 5:00 am - A singular crisis has led to extraordinary relief options for borrowers. Interest and payments have been paused on federal student loans. Homeowners can request nearly a...
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Millennial Money: Managing finances on top of COVID burnout
Feb 07, 2021 5:00 am - I'm writing this between my daughter's diaper changes, bottle breaks and naps, as well as my own weepy fits of anxiety and despair. Our day care closed because of a COVI...
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How to keep your student loan payment at $0
Feb 06, 2021 5:00 am - President Biden announced on Jan. 20 that most federal student loan payments would be suspended interest-free through September 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic. Once th...
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Duchossois family, once largest shareholders in Churchill Downs, sells back 1 million sharesFeb 03, 2021 4:00 am - This story has been updated to correctly note that the Duchossois family was once the largest shareholder of Churchill Downs Inc. stock. Churchill Downs Inc., owner...
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Wynnchurch Capital acquires The Wheel GroupFeb 01, 2021 10:00 pm - ROSEMONT - Wynnchurch Capital said Tuesday it acquired The Wheel Group, a leading designer and distributor of branded aftermarket wheels, specialty tires and related aut...
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Liz Weston: The tax credit fix many can't afford to miss
Jan 31, 2021 5:00 am - Families battered by the pandemic recession soon may discover that the tax refunds they're counting on are dramatically smaller - or that they actually owe income tax. C...
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How to make good on your resolution to pay off debt in 2021
Jan 31, 2021 5:00 am - If you have high-interest consumer debt, getting control of your money in the new year might sound overwhelming. Most Americans say the COVID-19 outbreak has caused fina...
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Millennial Money: 3 things to know if you're new to gig work
Jan 30, 2021 5:00 am - Shutdowns, layoffs and salary cuts brought on by the coronavirus pandemic have left millions of Americans searching for new sources of income. Those who've recently turn...
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Itasca Bank & Trust promotes two banking executivesJan 28, 2021 10:00 pm - ITASCA — The Itasca Bank & Trust Co. has announced two recent promotions. Mark Stelter, vice president and commercial lender, was promoted to director of community assoc...