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Batavia financial adviser named Edward Jones principalJan 13, 2021 1:00 AM - Batavia native Nick Ninedorf, who has served as an Edward Jones financial advisor since 2010, has been named a principal with the firm's holding company, The Jones Financial Cos. LLLP. He was one of 161 individuals chosen this year from more than 50,000 associates across the United States and Canada to join the firm's principals.
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Liz Weston: Start 2021 off strong with these money moves
Jan 10, 2021 6:00 AM - After the train wreck that was 2020, you may well question whether it's worth trying to plan anything. But knocking off a few financial tasks early in the year can better prepare you for whatever 2021 has in store.
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How to nail a 'no-spend' month
Jan 10, 2021 6:24 AM - If you're looking to shed holiday debt, boost your savings or simply manage your money better, a spending freeze can get you on track. Here's how to embark on (and stick to) a no-spend month.
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A pandemic shift in finances: Prioritize, simplify, save
Jan 9, 2021 6:20 AM - The pandemic has caused many people to reassess their priorities. There is talk of moving out of the city, simplifying life and saving more money.
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Wynnchurch Capital adds third foam companyJan 8, 2021 3:12 PM - Following its recent purchase of Huntington Foam, Wynnchurch Capital LP this week announced its purchase of Insulation Corp. of America. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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CoinFlip opens bitcoin ATM in Sugar GroveJan 5, 2021 2:58 PM - Chicago-based CoinFlip has further expanded in the suburbs with a new cryptocurrency ATM in Sugar Grove.
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Wynnchurch Capital acquires Huntington FoamDec 29, 2020 12:02 PM - Rosemont-based Wynnchurch Capital L.P. said Tuesday it has acquired Huntington Foam LLC, a leading manufacturer of expanded polystyrene products headquartered in Greer, South Carolina.
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Millennial Money: De-stress holiday debt with a payoff plan
Dec 21, 2020 4:16 PM - In a holiday season that many of us will spend apart from loved ones, gift-giving might feel even more important than usual. After all, if you can't travel to see family, at least you can see them unwrap gifts over a video call, right? And just as many families will use a video service for holiday celebrations this year, many will also turn to credit cards to cover their expressions of love.
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Holiday season exposes widening disparity among American families
Dec 20, 2020 6:25 AM - No Christmas gifts this year. It's a common refrain this year, especially among low-wage earners who've been disproportionately affected by job losses during the coronavirus recession. Meanwhile, many families -- particularly those with white-collar jobs that can be done remotely -- have seen their net worth rise during the pandemic.
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Calibrate your emergency fund to a crisis-prone world
Dec 20, 2020 6:12 AM - It took a pandemic to convince Americans to take saving money seriously. For years, Americans set aside 7%-8% of their income. In a knee-jerk reaction to COVID-19, people stashed cash at a historic level.
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