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Survey: More Iowans plan to save their tax refunds

Iowa consumers anticipate receiving about the same tax refund in 2015 as in 2014, and most plan to put it in savings, according to a recent survey by the Iowa Credit Union League. The statewide …

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SEC rules clear way for bigger capital raises by smaller companies

The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted final rules to facilitate smaller companies’ access to capital, the agency announced. The new rules – which update and expand Regulation A, an existing exemption from registration for …

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Principal Funds launch emerging markets fund

Des Moines-based Principal Funds today announced the recent launch of Principal Origin Emerging Markets Fund. The new mutual fund seeks to achieve capital growth by investing primarily in global emerging market equities that are well-managed …

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DuPont faces proxy war at May 13 shareholder meeting

DuPont, embroiled in a proxy war with activist investor Trian Fund Management LP for board seats, said it would hold its annual shareholder meeting on May 13,Reuters reported. Trian has proposed adding Chief Executive Nelson Peltz …

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National economic growth was below average in February

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago said today that its index of national economic activity dropped to -0.11 in February from -0.10 in January. Two of the four broad categories of indicators that make up …

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National economy poised for moderate growth in coming months

The leading economic index rose 0.2 percent in February, a sign the U.S. economy should expand at a moderate rate in the months ahead, according to The Conference Board, MarketWatch reported. “Widespread gains among the leading indicators …

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Today’s Fed meeting could be a yawner for markets

The Federal Reserve is expected to lay the groundwork today for its first interest rate hike in nearly a decade, as it continues to weigh whether the U.S. recovery can hold up against collapsing oil …

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New rules have little effect on ACA health care signup

New eligibility requirements mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) had very little impact on enrollment in employer-sponsored plans in 2015, health consultant Mercer reported. A survey of nearly 600 employers last month found there was virtually …

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Events scheduled for Money Smart Week

Gov. Terry Branstad has declared April 18 to 25 as Money Smart Week. Several events will give Iowans a chance to improve their financial skills, according to a release. More than 200 Iowa financial institutions, …

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Indexed annuity sales up in fourth quarter

Total fourth-quarter 2014 indexed annuity sales totaled $11.9 billion, up 4 percent from the third quarter and 3.5 higher than the same period a year ago, according to a quarterly market report by Wink Inc. …

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