Finance
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‘An investment in compassion’: Recovered gift of nearly $201K presented to beloved animal shelterJul 16, 2025 8:32 pm - The last wishes of an anonymous donor were honored this week and a beloved animal shelter got a welcome boost as a result of a state consumer protection initiative to return unclaimed assets to rightful owners.
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Driving business growth through smart borrowingJul 13, 2025 1:52 pm - Smart borrowing is one of the most effective ways to fuel your business’s growth.
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Big banks are tired of losing recruits to private equity
Jul 12, 2025 2:07 pm - Big banks investing millions to train junior employees are frustrated after finding new recruits picked off by private equity firms as soon as those programs end. Banks have made efforts to stem departures, with pledges to improve work-life balance, protect weekends and hike salaries.
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Stress test your retirement portfolio in volatile marketsJul 12, 2025 1:40 pm - If you're planning to retire within the next few years — or you’ve recently retired — market volatility may feel especially unsettling.
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10 estate and tax strategies for 2025 and beyondJul 12, 2025 1:38 pm - The current tax landscape presents significant opportunities — but the window is closing.
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Trump’s tax law includes a $40,000 SALT cap. Here’s who qualifies.
Jul 12, 2025 1:23 pm - The new GOP tax law quadruples how much people can deduct in state and local taxes off their federal returns, offering significant relief to high earners in many Democratic-led states by partially undoing a big change in President Donald Trump’s 2017 law.
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Banks channeled $385 billion into coal industry since COP26
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Powell silence on his future complicates Trump Fed chair search
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Powell says Fed can wait to reduce interest rates as Trump demands cuts
Jun 24, 2025 11:11 am - The Federal Reserve will continue to wait and see how the economy evolves before deciding whether to reduce its key interest rate, Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, a stance directly at odds with President Donald Trump’s calls for immediate cuts.
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Wall Street recovers from Friday's shock as US stocks rise and oil prices ease