Many of us will be looking to score amazing deals this Black Friday or Cyber Monday. But, every time you load up your online shopping cart or head to a big-box store a few towns away, there’s a hidden cost for your own neighborhood. When people don’t shop locally, small businesses feel the strain and […]
Illinois shoppers are at high risk for identity theft, according to a recent survey by Experian’s ProtectMyID monitoring service. The survey found that 50 percent of people in Illinois, and 54 percent in Chicago, have either had their identity stolen or know someone who’s been affected by the crime. During the hectic holiday shopping season, […]
Sure, you could grab a bottle of wine (once again) on your way to the party. Or you could delight your host with one of these more memorable tokens of your affection. You’ll definitely be invited back next year! With broad appeal and affordable prices, these gifts are also ideal for friends (think book club […]
Whether you’re hosting a cocktail party for 75 or an intimate dinner for 12, you want to spend your holiday entertaining budget on the things your guests will enjoy and remember. We talked with local event planners to help us figure out where to skimp (hint: expensive wine) and where to spend the big bucks […]
Receiving an unexpected or larger-than-expected inheritance can be a boon for your financial well-being—if you’re smart about how you use it. We probably don’t have to tell you that doesn’t mean quitting your job and hopping on the next flight to Bora Bora. Terri Conklin, a UBS wealth manager in Northbrook, says the first thing you should do […]
Emilia DiMenco is the president and CEO of Women’s Business Development Center. Here’s her best advice to take control of your finances: What is the biggest money mistake that women tend to make? Most busy women, especially when they are younger, tend to push money management to [the] bottom of their to-do list, but that’s […]
Ilyce Glink is a columnist, radio personality, and founder of ThinkGlink. Here’s her best advice to take control of your finances: What is the biggest money mistake you think women tend to make? So often, a woman will hand over the financial reins to her husband. She will do most of the planning and shopping and take the lead […]
Paul Tashima is the managing director of investments at UBS Financial Services Inc. Here’s his best advice to take control of your finances: How can I make my charitable gifts have the most impact? As an alternative to donating cash to your favorite charity, consider donating publicly traded securities you have held for greater than […]
Manisha Thakor is the founder and CEO of Moneyzen Wealth Management. Here’s her best advice to take control of your finances: If you were going to make one new investment now, what market would you invest in? I get asked this question frequently, and I think it’s a very dangerous question to ask or answer. […]
Steve Kuhn is Partner and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Pine River Capital Management. Here’s his best advice to take control of your finances: If you were going to make one new investment now, what market would you invest in? I can tell you about an area where we’ve started doing a lot of work, and which I’ll most likely […]
