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Why index funds and ETFs are good for retirees
Nov 22, 2025 1:12 pm - Older adults likely began their investing careers before exchange-traded funds existed and have stuck with traditional mutual funds. But as retirement approaches, many investors look at their portfolios with a fresh set of eyes and make adjustments. And the more I work with in-retirement portfolios, the more I like ETFs and traditional index funds.
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You can save more in your 401(k) and IRA next year. Here’s why.
Nov 22, 2025 1:04 pm - Next year, workers will be able to divert as much as $24,500 of their pay into a tax-advantaged workplace retirement account such as the 401(k), the 403(b) for nonprofit employees or 457 plans for government workers. That’s $1,000 more than the current cap.
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Itasca Bank & Trust Co. appoints Deborah Bartelt as chief operating officerNov 22, 2025 1:00 pm - Itasca Bank & Trust Co. recently appointed Debbie Bartelt as chief operating officer. A seasoned banking executive and former regulator, Bartelt brings extensive experie...
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Staying secure in the digital ageNov 22, 2025 12:49 pm - Digital innovation has made life faster, more convenient and more connected than ever before. But with these advancements comes a growing challenge — protecting ourselves and our businesses from increasingly sophisticated forms of fraud.
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Stay one step ahead of scammers this holiday seasonNov 22, 2025 12:44 pm - The Federal Trade Commission reports that Americans lose billions of dollars to fraud each year, with a noticeable spike during the holiday season.
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Saving federal income tax by paying a state Pass-Through Entity Tax for large gainsNov 22, 2025 12:04 pm - Selling something that has shot up in value — think appreciated stocks, bitcoin bought for pennies, a rental building, or a closely held business — can leave you staring at a hefty state and federal income tax bill.
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‘A complement to downtown’: Brick & Mortar co-working space opens in LibertyvilleNov 21, 2025 8:13 pm - It’s been a long trip but the newest suburban Brick & Mortar co-working space is open in a prime spot across from Cook Park in downtown Libertyville.
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‘Deep roots here in St. Charles’: 3 longtime businesses receive ‘Made in St. Charles’ awards
Nov 21, 2025 5:04 pm - Glass awards were handed out to the owners of three St. Charles businesses as part of the “Made in St. Charles” ceremony Nov. 17.
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More swings hit Wall Street, but this time stocks finish higher
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New boutique hotel could be coming to downtown ElginNov 21, 2025 4:11 pm - A new boutique hotel could soon be checking in to downtown Elgin. The Elgin City Council agreed Wednesday to assist developers by providing $1.2 million in TIF funding for the project.