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The legendary Warren Buffett steps back this week and Berkshire Hathaway enters a new era • Wall Street in a holding pattern as a wild 2025 winds down
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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

How to build an emergency fund, pay off debt and make a plan for your money in 2026

The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally cleaning your basement. Many resolutions also focus on financial goals, such as paying off credit card debt, saving for a new house, or simply getting more educated about money.

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The legendary Warren Buffett steps back this week and Berkshire Hathaway enters a new era

Warren Buffett will remain chairman and plans to continue coming into the office each day to help spot new investments and offer Greg Abel any advice he asks for.

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Wall Street in a holding pattern as a wild 2025 winds down

Wall Street is largely unchanged early Tuesday as trading for 2025 nudges closer to the finish line. Gold, silver and copper all resumed their ascent after steep declines Monday.

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Forest Glen 5-bedroom home with 2 fireplaces, custom cherry built-ins: $1.2M

This five-bedroom brick Colonial home has four full bathrooms, one half bath and a main-floor office with backyard views.

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Americans facing a tough job market in 2025 won’t get a break next year

This year was a difficult one for Americans looking for work. Forecasters don’t see much improvement in their prospects coming in 2026.

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From hoops to oysters: Inside the unexpected second acts of WNBA stars

Although the WNBA is bringing in more than ever from sponsors and ticket sales, many players still find themselves financially unsteady when the final whistle blows.

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Mokena 4-bedroom home with custom putting green: $1.3M

This four-bedroom home has five full bathrooms, hardwood floors and smart home features.

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Feds to award Illinois $193M next year for rural health care as part of Big Beautiful Bill Act, as state braces for Medicaid cuts.

The federal government is awarding Illinois $193 million next year to support rural health care — money that’s part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but not enough to make up for Medicaid cuts from the measure, state health leaders say.

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