Finance
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Some bitcoin investors are in for a rocky tax season
Jan 13, 2018 12:00 am - Sean McAuliffe doesn't have much background in investing, aside from a couple of retirement accounts. But over Thanksgiving, as the price of bitcoin blew past $8,000 as ...
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First Midwest Bancorp hikes minimum wage, gives to charityJan 12, 2018 5:00 am - First Midwest Bancorp Inc., the holding company of First Midwest Bank, said it is increasing its minimum wage and contributing more to charity. The Itasca-based comp...
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Funeral services planned for longtime Naperville bank executiveJan 11, 2018 5:00 pm - Those who knew Frank G. Slocumb, a longtime executive at BMO Harris Bank, knew they could count on him, his wife, Kay, said Thursday, two days after her husband lost a 6...
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5 tips for buying a home in 2018Jan 11, 2018 12:00 am - As 2017 came to a close, many area residents are starting to think about their plans and goals for 2018. For many, becoming a homeowner is at the top of their list. Whet...
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Millennials outperforming older generations when it comes to savingJan 10, 2018 12:00 am - According to a new survey from Discover, millennials are outperforming older generations when it comes to saving for their future. In a national study of 2,205 people, D...
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First American Bank merges with Kenosha bankJan 09, 2018 12:00 am - First American Bank, headquartered in Elk Grove Village, said Tuesday that it has merged with Southport Bank in Kenosha. "This merger will extend the tradition of co...
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Side hustles you can start with no moneyJan 07, 2018 12:15 am - Starting a business is often a pricey ordeal, but no- to low-cost ideas exist for aspiring entrepreneurs with unique and marketable talent. Take inventory of the skills ...
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What a weak dollar means in 2018: staycations and local shopping
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What to buy every month of the year in 2018Jan 07, 2018 12:00 am - In 2018, you may resolve to save more, spend less or budget better. Whatever your money goal, the one common key to your success is shopping smart. That means knowing th...
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Wintrust closes deal with Veterans First MortgageJan 05, 2018 12:00 am - Wintrust Financial Corp. said that its subsidiary, Barrington Bank & Trust Company, through its division Wintrust Mortgage, closed on its previously disclosed agreem...