Finance
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Ben Franklin stockholders approve CAFCU acquisitionMar 30, 2020 1:00 am - Stockholders of Ben Franklin Financial, the holding company for Ben Franklin Bank of Illinois, recently approved the bank's acquisition by Corporate America Family Credi...
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Master the quick and painless money check-in
Mar 29, 2020 6:17 am - Like cars, relationships and health, personal finance needs maintenance. Routine care now helps you in the future and alerts you to problems. But check-ins can be easy t...
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How to create a retirement paycheck that lasts
Mar 29, 2020 6:09 am - Saving and investing for retirement may actually be easier than deciding how to safely spend what you've accumulated. Withdraw too much and you could run out of money. W...
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Social distancing is a good excuse to try banking online
Mar 28, 2020 6:09 am - While the coronavirus has you self-isolating, you're likely more concerned about staying in touch with loved ones and carefully planning your grocery excursions than abo...
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What Congress' stimulus package would mean to local businessMar 26, 2020 6:00 pm - The $2 trillion economic rescue package approved by the U.S. Senate late Wednesday night includes a number of provisions and aid for businesses struggling to maintain no...
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First Midwest offers COVID-19 financial relief programsMar 24, 2020 1:00 am - CHICAGO - First Midwest Bank IS offering several programs and services to alleviate some of the financial stress clients may be facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ...
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Federal Reserve unveils unlimited QE and aid for companies, states
Mar 23, 2020 1:00 am - The Federal Reserve on Monday announced a massive second wave of initiatives to support a shuttered U.S. economy, including buying an unlimited amount of bonds to keep b...
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Take the credit card you can get, work toward one you want
Mar 22, 2020 6:15 am - Trying to choose a credit card can feel like deciding who to swipe right on in a dating app - especially if you're new to the game or have been out of it for a while. Wi...
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Tax traps that side hustlers should avoid
Mar 22, 2020 6:12 am - Millions of Americans earn extra money outside their regular jobs - as ride-hailing drivers, Airbnb hosts, eBay sellers and freelancers of all kinds. Their side hustle i...
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When market drops, play long game with retirement savings
Mar 22, 2020 6:11 am - The stock market has been on a punishing roller coaster ride this week, suffering its largest one-day drop in more than 30 years, on concerns that the spread of COVID-19...