US long-term mortgage rates mostly steady; 30-year at 3.21%
WASHINGTON — Long-term U.S. mortgage rates were mostly steady this week, continuing to hover near all-time lows. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported today that the…
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Biz Buzz: New clubhouse unveiled; coffee shop to open 2nd location in Dubuque; outdoor dining event set for downtown
Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from around the tri-states each Monday. This week, we highlight developments in Dubuque and East Dubuque, Ill. Crews recently completed…
Made in Tri-States: Small-town manufacturer makes big impact
Made in the tri-states In our monthly Made in the Tri-States feature, we highlight some of the area’s signature products. Watch for new installments on…
Your money: Here’s how managing your money will change because of COVID-19
Walking into a bank branch and talking to a teller is one of those how-we-handle-our-money moments that vanished as “stay-at-home” orders went into place. So,…
Your money: Prevent your credit limit from being lowered (and what to do if it already has been)
In response to the current state of the U.S. economy as a result of the coronavirus, credit card issuers have been cutting credit limits for…
Average 30-year mortgage rates rose slightly to 3.18%
BALTIMORE — Long-term mortgage rates increased slightly as the U.S. economy showed signs that the worst of the coronavirus-fueled recession might have passed. The average…
Graduating into a recession — How to avoid a career-long setback
If you’re graduating from college or otherwise entering the job market, in this year of pandemic, you might have heard about the lifetime of hardships…
Transitioning to motherhood and the workplace
As moms, we gasped when we saw Kate Middleton step out of the hospital just hours after giving birth each time, wearing soft dresses, heels…
Biz people
Clarke University ACHIEVEMENT: Mary Gitau, assistant professor of social work, has been awarded the BVM Core Value Award, which exemplifies the BVM core values of…
Executive moves
Giles to lead Heartland subsidiary A subsidiary of Dubuque-based Heartland Financial USA announced a new president and CEO. Brent Giles stepped into the role at…