Finance
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How re-fi option makes a powerful business loan betterMay 10, 2016 1:00 am - You wouldn't think so by listening to today's campaign rhetoric, but government sometimes does things right - at least in the business lending category. In fact, busines...
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Business financing and the Small Business AdministrationMay 10, 2016 1:00 am - Since 1953, the federal government has administered several programs to encourage lenders to provide more loans to businesses that might not otherwise be able to obtain ...
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Survey: More families using student loans to help fund collegeMay 09, 2016 1:00 am - RIVERWOODS - The fifth annual survey from Discover Student Loans reveals that parents are slightly less worried when it comes to having the funds to pay for college whil...
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Life annuities aren't entire solution for retirement incomeMay 01, 2016 1:00 am - Q: How about an annuity as an alternative to the other choices? An annuity means zero chance of running out of money. My wife, age 69, recently purchased an annuity that...
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Wintrust approves 12 cent quarterly dividendApr 29, 2016 1:00 am - ROSEMONT - Wintrust Financial Corp.'s board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of 12 cents per share of outstanding common stock, payable on May 26 to share...
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First Midwest Bancorp CFO to retireApr 29, 2016 1:00 am - ITASCA - First Midwest Bancorp Chief Financial Officer Paul F. Clemens announced he will be retiring in 2017. Clemens, who will turn 65 in mid-2017, announced his plans ...
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BankFinancial 1Q net income decreases slightlyApr 28, 2016 1:00 am - BURR RIDGE- BankFinancial Corp. reported a first quarter 2016 net income of $1.9 million, or 10 cents per common share. That compared to $2 million, or 10 cents per comm...
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Ridgestone Bank reports record 1Q earningsApr 26, 2016 1:00 am - BROOKFIELD - Ridgestone Financial Services reported a record net income of $4.2 million for the first quarter of 2016. compared with earnings of $3.1 million for the sam...
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Hedeker Wealth: Michael A. McClainApr 26, 2016 1:00 am - Hedeker Wealth in Lincolnshire has added Michael A. McClain, CFA, as the firm's new portfolio manager. McClain brings nearly 10 years of experience in global asset mana...
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The 401(k) question: Keep it or roll it over?
Apr 24, 2016 6:41 am - Big decisions loom for baby boomers. One of the biggest is what to do with the money they've socked away in their company-sponsored 401(k) plans. Should you cut ties wit...