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St. Community Credit Union Louis and local institutions offer millions of business loans

Andre Alexander went from one bank to another in 2016 to try to provide funds for the nonprofit of his church. After meeting with four…

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Is it worth paying your rent or mortgage on a credit card?

A few months ago, LaQueshia Clemons and her husband were looking for ways to earn more points on their credit cards. After poking around, they…

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Biometric credit cards are more secure, but do you need one?

Credit cards started out as simple pieces of cardboard. The first “modern” credit card was used by Frank McNamara in 1950 after he forgot his…

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What you need to know about the EV tax credit that Trump may rescind

Sales of electric vehicles have grown steadily in recent years, in part because of a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 that makes purchasing…

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The Small Business Administration is a lifeline for uninsured fire victims

As wildfires continue to burn across Southern California, thousands of business owners, homeowners and renters are facing the daunting challenge of rebuilding from the ashes….

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Access to credit may determine small business success in 2025

Conditions for small businesses are improving, at least with the uncertainty of the election behind them and a generally positive view of the fundamentals ahead….

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Governor Whitmer signs bipartisan bills creating innovation fund, R&D tax credit to unleash entrepreneurship, lower costs for businesses, create jobs

Each of these bills invests in our state’s economy and workforce, ensuring Michigan is a leader in technology and innovation LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor…

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Whitmer signs Michigan business tax credit, innovation fund

About a year ago, Governor Gretchen Whitmer called on Michigan lawmakers to create a research and development tax credit for businesses and a new fund…

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