Finance
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People like the estate tax a whole lot more when they learn how wealth is distributed
Feb 10, 2019 5:09 am - Proposals to increase taxes on the wealthy are having a moment: Polling shows Democrats and Republicans coming together in support of steep taxes on the wealth and incom...
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TEACH grant converted to a loan? You may be eligible for a reversal.
Feb 10, 2019 5:00 am - Teachers whose federal grants were erroneously converted to loans will have a chance to plead their case following a recent announcement by the Education Department that...
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#MeToo has a Lehman moment as pre-crisis case drags on and on
Feb 10, 2019 5:00 am - Sexist comments, lewd gestures - and worse. Allegations like these are sorely familiar in the #MeToo era. Only this time, they hail from what seems like Wall Street's Da...
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Buying a home by age 35 is worth it now — and laterFeb 10, 2019 5:00 am - Nicole Christianson, a 26-year-old sales rep, was tired of writing big checks for tiny apartments. And she wanted to do more with her cash than stash it in a savings acc...
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How to change your screen habits from time-wasting to money-savingFeb 09, 2019 5:00 am - Apple's Screen Time feature can tell you more about your iPhone usage than you may care to know. Like how many text notifications you receive, the number of hours you sp...
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Mortgage rates tumble to 10-month low
Feb 07, 2019 12:00 am - Fixed mortgage rates sank to a 10-month low this week amid uncertainty about the health of the economy. According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, th...
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Wynnchurch Capital acquires Boss IndustriesFeb 05, 2019 12:00 am - ROSEMONT - Wynnchurch Capital LLC said it has acquired Boss Industries, LLC, a manufacturer of power takeoff and engine driven rotary screw air technology. Terms of the ...
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5 divorce mistakes that can cost youFeb 03, 2019 5:06 am - If you're getting a divorce, it pays to keep quiet on social media, says New York divorce attorney Jacqueline Newman. Trashing a soon-to-be ex or boasting about your gre...
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Could you live on your retirement savings for 23 years?Feb 03, 2019 5:00 am - Precision isn't always possible when it comes to retirement planning. That doesn't mean you have to wing it and hope your savings don't expire before you do. Looking at ...
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Seven seek spot on Consumers Credit Union boardJan 29, 2019 12:00 am - WAUKEGAN - Consumers Credit Union recently introduced the candidates for the member-owned credit union's board of directors. Eleven candidates are vying for four positi...