Finance
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Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point amid postelection uncertainty
Nov 07, 2024 7:12 am - The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s presidential election victory this week.
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Byline Bank named 2024 Best Workplace in Illinois and ChicagoNov 04, 2024 12:33 pm - Chicago Sun-Times has named Byline Bank one of Chicago’s Best Workplaces for 2024, ranking it among the top 25 workplaces in the city and sixth among large companies.
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You may not need to borrow as much to pay for college. Here’s why.
Nov 03, 2024 5:49 am - Despite the public perception that college costs are soaring, new national data shows tuition at many of the nation’s colleges and universities has been flat or declining...
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Students explore career choices at Lake County eventOct 31, 2024 9:33 am - A group of 130 Fremont Middle School students from District 79 in Mundelein were among the 4,200 eighth-graders and high school students who attended to learn about careers and jobs in a variety of fields.
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Allies hope a Trump win changes the system for mortgages. Some warn it will make them pricier
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here’s how to stay safe from scams
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‘It’s difficult to return money’: State treasurer says checks for forgotten cash are bona fideOct 23, 2024 2:10 pm - If you’re among the thousands of people receiving a modest windfall from Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office — believe it.
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Are high deductible health insurance plans a good deal for you?
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Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy
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Why credit unions are gaining in popularity over traditional banking institutionsOct 15, 2024 10:26 am - Credit unions have been serving their members for decades. Many, like DuPage Credit Union, started out to serve a specific population such as teachers, steelworkers or employees of a specific company.