Finance
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Minding the tax bite in fund investingApr 27, 2014 6:16 am - NEW YORK - How painful was tax season for you? For many investors with mutual funds in a taxable account, it was tougher this year than last. That's because the best ye...
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First Midwest acquires Popular's Chicago operationsApr 23, 2014 1:01 am - Itasca-based First Midwest Bancorp, the parent company of First Midwest Bank, said Wednesday it will acquire the Chicago operations of Popular Community Bank, a subsidia...
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Wal-Mart joins Ria for money transfer serviceApr 17, 2014 1:01 am - NEW YORK - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is introducing a new money transfer service that it says will cut fees for customers by up to 50 percent compared with similar services. ...
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Average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate falls to 4.27 pctApr 17, 2014 1:01 am - Associated Press WASHINGTON - Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell this week for the second straight week as the spring home-buying season begins. Mortgage buyer ...
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Goldman's income falls 11 percent, still beats expectationsApr 17, 2014 1:01 am - NEW YORK - Goldman Sachs' earnings fell in the first quarter as bond trading slumped, but the results still came in well ahead of what investors were expecting. The ban...
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U.S. retail sales up strong 1.1 percent in MarchApr 14, 2014 1:01 am - WASHINGTON - U.S. retail sales in March rose by the largest amount in 18 months, led by strong gains in sales of autos, furniture and a number of other products. The 1.1...
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Savers beware: Fees may be shrinking your 401(k)Apr 13, 2014 6:37 am - WASHINGTON - It's the silent enemy in our retirement accounts: High fees. And now a new study finds that the typical 401(k) fees - adding up to a modest-sounding 1 perce...
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On Russia, Europe too cautious for U.S.Apr 12, 2014 1:01 am - WASHINGTON - The United States is working to convince a reluctant Europe of the need to punish Russia more severely for its meddling in Ukraine while at the same time wa...
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Stocks fall on jitters over earnings, tech routApr 11, 2014 1:00 am - NEW YORK — Investors drove the stock market lower for a second straight day Friday as they grew anxious that earnings growth was faltering. Weaker earnings at JPMorgan...
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'Age Well' event guides seniors through finances, retirementApr 01, 2014 11:00 pm - College of DuPage Continuing Education will partner with DuPage County Senior Services to host "Age Well DuPage: Renew, Recharge, Reinvent." The free event runs 1 t...