Finance
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‘Your Rich BFF’ Vivian Tu shares her favorite personal finance tips
Feb 28, 2026 1:07 pm - Are you intimidated by personal finance? Vivian Tu wants to help. Tu is known for her TikTok account, “Your Rich BFF," where she makes entertaining videos about personal finance. Topics include how to negotiate your salary and practical tips for dealing with credit card debt.
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US stocks sink and oil prices rise as worries about AI, inflation and possible war hit Wall Street
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For the first time since 2022, average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6%
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‘Real sticker shock’: Why it’s becoming so expensive to buy a car in America
Feb 21, 2026 1:52 pm - It can be a shock shopping for a new car these days. The pandemic shortages are over. Dealer lots are stocked. Customers can find the colors and options they want. But prices have never been higher — and the auto loans bigger and longer than ever to make it pencil out.
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Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln
Feb 17, 2026 10:09 am - Illinois citizens and retailers are grappling with the slow disappearance of the penny in the Land of Lincoln. The lack of fixed guidance at the state and federal levels on how to address the scarcity of new pennies has left some businesses at a loss.
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Tips for smart investing in volatile marketsFeb 14, 2026 11:45 am - The key to being a successful investor isn't about predicting every market move — it's about building a thoughtful plan and sticking to it, even when emotions tempt you otherwise.
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What you need to know before making financial gifts
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Libertyville authorizes $25 million bond issue toward new police stationFeb 11, 2026 6:34 pm - Village officials have taken another key step in getting a $43 million police station built in Libertyville.
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Why smart 2026 tax planning starts todayFeb 07, 2026 12:38 pm - Far too many American taxpayers save tax planning for the week of April 15, but waiting until filing season to start thinking about minimizing tax liability is not a winning strategy.
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The role of cash flow planning during your golden yearsFeb 07, 2026 12:01 pm - After decades of hard work, the ultimate goal for most people is to have a confident retirement. However, pursuing this state of financial independence requires more than just a large nest egg.