G&D Integrated opening new warehouse in Joliet
G&D Integrated, a specialized provider of transportation and logistics services, today announced the opening of a new warehouse facility in the Chicago metro area. The new, modern facility is located at 3300 Corporate Drive in Joliet, Illinois and will be ...
Safely cut the cost of elective medical expenses
Whether it's a matter of comfort, appearance or safety, there are many medical procedures that you may want or need, but your health insurance won't cover. Laser eye surgery may fall into the want category for most people and it ...
Food waste is money down the drain
How many times have you gone to pour milk in your coffee, only to see that the date on the carton was yesterday? Some people will instinctively throw it away, but chances are that's not what the label is intended ...
The keys to outfitting your first apartment on a budget
Moving into a place of your own for the first time is a huge step. I remember my first post-college apartment move. It was nothing special, but it was mine. It came with a few new challenges and responsibilities [http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/learn/life_events/renting_an_apartment] ...
Turn monthly bills into Lessons
When you're a kid, a few dollars can seem like all the money in the world. It can take weeks, sometimes months, to save up your allowance. When you finally decide to spend it, you might realize that $10 or ...
Plainfield reappoints and retains officials
Familiar and new faces will now roam the halls of the Village of Plainfield. Following an executive session, the Plainfield Village Board Monday approved an employment contract with Brian Murphy to continue on as village administrator. He was hired as ...
Make sure your property's assessed value is correct
Some homeowners can't wait to see the assessed value of their home drop. In fact, they'll tell you the bigger the drop, the better. Why? Your property taxes depend on your tax rate and your property's current market value, which ...
Weekly job fair at Workforce Center
Joliet – Area job seekers are invited to attend a weekly job fair hosted by the Workforce Services Division of Will County and the Illinois Department of Employment Security from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 20, at the Workforce ...
SCORE presents annual Small Business Forum
Naperville, IL - With a growing number of Americans deciding they want to be their own boss, there's never been a greater need to understand the potential and challenges of running your own small business. At the 2017 Fox Valley ...
Flipping houses — It's not like TV
Flipping a house can seem like a walk in the park when it's wrapped into a few montages during a half-hour TV segment. Find a run-down property. Buy it. Take out a few walls, paint, replace carpets, upgrade the kitchen ...
What does retirement look like if you haven't saved?
The picture of retirement that many of us have is a post-work period filled with travel and plenty of relaxation. It's a time when you can finally take up a new hobby, sink into the pile of books and enjoy ...
Is your road to retirement poorly mapped out?
Can you imagine going on an extended vacation without making any plans? No websites or tour guides consulted. No hotel reservations made. No itinerary mapped out. Of course not. If you wanted your vacation to be a success, you’d budget ...
Practical financial planning for parents-to-Be
Planning for a baby is exciting and sometimes a little frightening for expectant parents, especially first-time parents. The months will fly by and soon you'll be at home embarking on an adventure along with the newest member of your family. ...
Chapman to lead Center for Disability Services
The Board of Directors released a statement that Randy Chapman has been named President and CEO of Center for Disability Services, formerly United Cerebral Palsy of Illinois Prairieland. Chapman has returned to the area from Rochester, MN, where he was ...
Mistakes on your tax return could lead to an audit
You're not alone if your heart pounds when you see a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in your mailbox. While some lucky filers get sent a letter because they're due a larger refund, most of us fear the ...
