Finance
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The grandparent scam hasn’t gone away. But now more young people are being duped by fraudsters, expert says.Jan 07, 2024 5:49 am - From his office in Rosemont, Ray Olsen oversees fraud prevention and detection for Wintrust Financial Corp.’s network of 15 community banks, where much of his staff’s att...
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Overspent in December? Here’s how to battle the January blues
Jan 07, 2024 5:36 am - The first workdays in January after the holidays hit a little bit differently: The parties are over, debt payments are soon due and it can feel like there’s nothing to lo...
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Duchossois family sells 1 million more shares back to Churchill DownsDec 20, 2023 9:59 am - Once the largest single bloc of Churchill Downs Inc. shareholders, The Duchossois Group this week sold back more shares to the company that owned the former Arlington Par...
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Bank of England holds interest rates at a 15-year high despite worries about the economyDec 14, 2023 6:18 am - LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England kept borrowing rates unchanged Thursday despite mounting worries over the state of the British economy, and it showed little sign that i...
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Sikich expands wealth management team by adding Golden Trail AdvisersDec 13, 2023 8:18 am - Sikich has signed an agreement to acquire the operating assets of Golden Trail Advisers, a wealth management consulting firm based in Burr Ridge. “Our wealth management p...
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0% credit card offers can provide holiday relief - if used wisely
Dec 10, 2023 5:00 am - It's hard to say what kills the holiday buzz more: Putting away the festive decorations or a mountain of credit card debt that swells with every interest charge. But not...
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Choosing a business structure: Do's and dont'sNov 29, 2023 12:00 am - When you start a small business, choosing a business structure is a key step as it will define ownership, personal liability, legal protection, taxes, and everyday opera...
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Five ways to help protect your business from check fraudNov 29, 2023 12:00 am - Check fraud continues to pose a significant threat to businesses of all sizes, and bad actors are getting more creative and aggressive. From check washing to email scam...
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Beware of scams during holiday shopping surgeNov 29, 2023 12:00 am - 'Tis the season for the holiday shopping surge. Unfortunately, as shopping increases, so do attempted financial scams and fraudulent activity. From using your credit c...
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Byline Bank celebrates 'Small Business Everyday'Nov 29, 2023 12:00 am - As the preferred banking partner for small businesses, Byline Bank recognizes the outsized role small businesses have in helping their communities thrive and understands...