Finance
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BBB: Beware of scam calls from a loan processing companyFeb 06, 2025 2:26 pm - The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about an alarming increase in harassing phone calls and voicemails from scammers posing as loan processing company representatives.
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These little-known bank accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest
Feb 01, 2025 1:57 pm - A little-known savings account called an ABLE account lets people with disabilities save money beyond the $2,000 asset limit that's linked to benefits like Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid.
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Tax season has begun. Here’s when you'll get your refund
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Want to buy a short-term rental? Peoria, Rockford on list of best investments
Feb 01, 2025 1:04 pm - Data and analytics company AirDNA LLC tracks the performance of 10 million Airbnb and Vrbo vacation rentals, and this week it released its 10th annual list of the best places to invest in short-term rentals in the U.S. This year’s top 10 may surprise you — they’re mostly small to midsize cities across a mixture of states.
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Consumers Credit Union to open new branch in Lake in the HillsJan 30, 2025 12:51 pm - Consumers Credit Union is opening a new branch in Lake in the Hills, scheduled to open in fall 2025. The branch will provide more convenient access for existing members and introduce new customers to their products.
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Fed expected to pause rate cuts as it begins to weigh Trump policies
Jan 27, 2025 8:18 am - Donald Trump’s return to the White House is overshadowing the Federal Reserve’s meeting this week, as policymakers begin to grapple with the way the president’s policies on trade, immigration and spending could reshape the economy and potentially stoke inflation.
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‘Money is freedom’: Older women face hurdles with investing; these savers figured it out
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It’s tax season: BBB warns to watch out for scammers ready to siphon returnsJan 26, 2025 5:10 am - “Because of the intricacies of filing your taxes, falling victim to a tax scammer is not inconceivable,” said Steve J. Bernas, BBB president and CEO. “As soon as tax season opens, tax scammers come out of the woodwork.”
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Setting yourself up for financial success in 2025Jan 26, 2025 5:01 am - Financial planning is more than just numbers on a spreadsheet — it’s about achieving peace of mind, securing your future and ensuring that your financial goals align with both your short- and long-term aspirations.
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5 ideas for avoiding an overemphasis on short-term results