Articles filed under Finance
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How to financially prepare for an emergency like a long power outage or weather disaster
Jan 8, 2023 5:00 AM - When a power outage knocked out electricity to a multistate region in 2003, Gabriella Barthlow, a financial coach in the Detroit area, was prepared. She had enough money on hand to buy food for herself and her two young children, plus put gas in her car in case they needed to leave home. That's one tip for being prepared for such an emergency.
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Does the Fed have it wrong?Jan 8, 2023 1:00 AM - As we move forward, the question on the mind of many investors is whether the Fed will pull back and moderate its aggressive pace. The Fed's upcoming decision on Feb. 1 and again on March 23 will have important implications for the economy in 2023 and beyond.
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Alera Group acquires AscentJan 4, 2023 2:36 PM - Alera Group, a top independent, national insurance, wealth and retirement plan services firm, said it acquired Virginia Beach, Virginia-based The Ascent Group and its affiliated companies.
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Garcia joins Hispanic Chamber of Commerce boardDec 30, 2022 11:18 AM - Jose Garcia, president and CEO of Northwest Community Credit Union in Morton Grove, recently joined the board of directors of the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
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Small business lending and what to look forDec 25, 2022 1:00 AM - There are several factors you should consider if you need a small business loan heading into the new year.
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Liz Weston: How to complain about products and get results
Dec 25, 2022 6:00 AM - The products we use are increasingly complex, which often means they have more ways to malfunction. Companies are still struggling to hire and retain workers, so the customer service representatives who are supposed to help you may not know how. If you want to improve your odds of getting results, and lower your blood pressure, consider the following tips for complaining effectively.
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Millennial Money: Is meal kit delivery still worth the cost?
Dec 25, 2022 6:00 AM - Meal kit subscriptions boomed in popularity in 2020, when more people were staying home and cooking than going out to eat during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. But now that restaurants and supermarkets are back to business as usual, some meal kit users are wondering if their subscription is still worth the cost -- especially after the promotional offers are gone.
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An inflation measure watched by the Federal Reserve eases to 5.5%
Dec 23, 2022 9:21 AM - A measure of inflation closely watched by the Federal Reserve slowed last month, another sign that a long surge in consumer prices seems to be easing.
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Trustmark increases support to Trustmark FoundationDec 21, 2022 2:46 PM - National employee benefits provider Trustmark, based in Lake Forest, said it is significantly increasing its commitment to community support in 2022 with a one-time, $8 million contribution to its philanthropic entity, the Trustmark Foundation.
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The problems with using buy now, pay later to fund travel
Dec 18, 2022 6:00 AM - While buy now, pay later has been popular for years in segments such as apparel and beauty, it's slowly growing in other areas, including insurance, education and groceries -- and travel is outpacing them all.
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