Finance
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Why laundry detergent caps are costing you money
Apr 02, 2016 7:32 am - The laundry detergent aisle of every U.S. grocery store is home to a shining example of the huge impact the smallest innovations can have, and what happens when there se...
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Wintrust completes acquisition of Generations BancorpApr 01, 2016 1:00 am - ROSEMONT - Wintrust Financial Corp. said it has completed its acquisition of Generations Bancorp Inc. Generations, headquartered in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, is the parent co...
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Fewer of us save, more are confident of retirement. Are we crazy?
Mar 27, 2016 7:42 am - The retirement confidence of Americans has come a long way since the recession. The percentage of workers either very or somewhat confident that they will be able to aff...
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Income brackets: This 16-seed wins when it comes to fair pay
Mar 27, 2016 7:40 am - March Madness is here, and the first round of the men's NCAA college basketball tournament is under way. With it comes not just brackets about basketball but countless c...
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How you can take the daunting out of estate sales
Mar 27, 2016 7:38 am - Like many people in similar circumstances, Annapolis, Maryland resident Betsy Chotin and her brother faced an overwhelming situation when their elderly mother died last ...
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4 mistakes you should avoid when looking for a money manager
Mar 27, 2016 7:36 am - When former National Basketball Association player Scottie Pippen found an adviser who was strongly recommended by his team, he trusted the man with $20 million of his f...
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March is a good month to find deals on Japanese cars
Mar 27, 2016 7:31 am - DETROIT - If you're in the market for a Japanese car, March is a good time to buy. Unlike U.S., European and Korean automakers, which end their financial year on Dec. 31...
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Libertyville business owner honored as top adviserMar 25, 2016 1:00 am - Russell Warye, who owns Libertyville-based Benefit Partners Financial Group LLC, was named as one of the 2016 PlanAdvisor Top 100 Retirement Plan Advisers. Warye, 49, o...
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American Heartland changes name to First Secure Community BankMar 25, 2016 1:00 am - SUGAR GROVE - American Heartland Bank & Trust will change its name to First Secure Community Bank on April 1. The new name signifies dedication and commitment to the com...
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Federal aid gap leaves poor in diaper loophole
Mar 20, 2016 6:32 am - The Wal-Mart within walking distance of Nuri Mora's home in South Central Los Angeles, where a 74-count box of diapers sold for $28, closed in January. So now she boards...