“Objects are different when created in small batches by artisans,” says Andrea Liss. Liss walked the talk 20 years ago when she left her position as Creative Director at the Chicago Sun Times to launch her own handmade stationery company, Hannah Handmade, whose clients include the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the White […]
You can probably think of a dozen things you’d rather be doing than managing your money.
How to take your emotions out of your financial decisions
If you have a FICO score of 800, a cushy nest egg, and live within your means—congratulations.
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Women’s sports have grown exponentially since 1972 when Title IX banned sex discrimination in federally funded education programs.
If you’re like most overworked, multi-tasking mothers and wives, you try to make lifestyle choices that reflect your values. You feed your kids high-quality food. You work for an organization you believe in. You recycle and do your part to reduce your carbon footprint. So, why would you put your money into a mutual fund […]
Bay Area beekeepers find more than honey in their hives.
This issue affects all our towns in the northern suburbs and at the end of the article, we have links to state legislator’s offices. Editor’s Note: This article by Chris Canning presents the cost to Wilmette if the General Assembly reduces the share local governments get of the state income tax. Currently, the Illinois General […]
If the current Michaels debit card debacle didn’t frighten you, it should. According the Chicago Tribune, the fraud has affected thousands of consumers across 20 states. One of the graphic designers at Make It Better—busy planning her wedding, so a frequent Michaels shopper—had $1,000 stolen from her account in the scam. So what can you […]
