Liz Weston: What caring for an aging parent could cost you
Trying to work while caring for an aging loved one can be difficult, stressful and at times overwhelming. Many people feel they must quit, take…
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Weekly commodity wrap-up
Heading for Hyper-Inflation? Unless you were born before 1975, it might be tough to comprehend the milieu, political climate, macro-economic problems, and even day-to-day living…
Your money: The most romantic money moves you can make
For some people, talking about money is as pleasurable a way to spend time together as going for a long walk on the beach. “I…
Emerging payment solutions leave cash behind
Consumers are demanding streamlined, hassle-free payment solutions both online and in-person. As consumers increasingly pay less with cash, businesses are turning to an increasing mix…
3 issues that will affect 2021 tax returns
As we begin the 2021 tax filing season, there are important tax law changes to be aware of before preparing your tax return. There are…
Welcome to digital banking
Digital banking. Although the term might be used in many different ways online and elsewhere, the term essentially, combines online or accessing the internet to…
Your money: How your parents’ debt could outlive them
Many people believe one of two common myths when a parent dies in debt, says Chicago estate planning attorney Michael Whitty. The first myth is…
Weekly commodity wrap-up
Gas Blasts 50% Higher Of all the actively traded futures contracts, natural gas and diesel have exploded this year, with natty gas up nearly 50%…
Liz Weston: The mental health risks of retiring
The late Pamela Hixon, of Leipsic, Ohio, was eager to retire from her job running a hospice agency. Soon after she quit, however, Hixon spiraled…
Weekly commodity wrap-up
Gas and crude blow up as Gulf sale is canceled Both natural gas and West Texas crude oil prices exploded into new contract highs today…