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Kim Vatis
Wednesday, Aug 24, 2011 at 11:57 PM
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By Kim Vatis
      

How to Prevent Elder Financial Exploitation

Financial fraud attorney offers seven tips to seniors to protect their money. Read »

Kim vatis
Wednesday, Jun 15, 2011 at 8:20 PM
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By Kim Vatis
      

How to Ask for a Raise Right Now

Experts say while it's a delicate time, it may also be the right time to ask for a raise. Read »

Kim Vatis
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 5:51 PM
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By Kim Vatis
      

Business of Home: Manage Parenting Costs

Five suggestions for taming and preparing for the bundle of bills that come with a new bundle of joy. Read »

Kim Vatis
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 6:10 PM
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By Kim Vatis
      

Business of Home: Fix Your Credit Score

Experts say credit scores are sinking due to the economic downturn. Read »

Kim Vatis
Monday, Apr 25, 2011 at 11:12 AM
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By Kim Vatis
      

Business Of Home: Protect Your Estate

Congress is giving families a gift, but they need to act now and plan. Read »

Kim Vatis
Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 10:24 AM
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By Kim Vatis

How to Make Money the Idonije Way

How to Make Money the Idonije Way

Bears defensive end Israel Idonije makes offensive move teaching money management. Read »

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Daily Deals

Daily Deals

Learn from the original daily deals site, Groupon.

Pets

Pets

Some officials have estimated the City of Chicago's dog population to be somewhere around 500,000. Add in all the cats, fish and birds and you've got yourself an industry just begging -- and barking -- to be...

Social Media

Social Media

Social media offers traditional business minds a 12-6 curve ball. But we can help.

Fashion

Fashion

There are plenty of questions for a fledgling fashionista to answer. Never fear: We've got the goods.

Marketing

Marketing

Good luck making a dent in the public conscience if you don't have marketing and branding plan to get your message out.

Food Business

Food Business

Experts say 90 percent of new restaurants fail in their first year of operation. You want to be the 10 percent that makes it. But how?

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David Wolinsky David Wolinsky is a freelance writer, lifelong Chicagoan, and reasonably handsome business-study scion.
Kim Vatis Kim Vatis joined NBC5 News in 1997. She currently Anchors the weekend morning newscasts, is general assignment reporter and special projects reporter for the 10 PM newscasts.
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