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There’s gold in them thar baubles
All that glitters is not gold, but when it comes to selling your old or unused jewelry, it just might be. “Cashing in your gold jewelry, especially if you’re not wearing the pieces, is a great way...
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Nic Mutulo and Oscar Peccorini of American National Insurance Company help clients develop strategies for a solid financial future.
Investing in your financial future
“It’s never too early to start saving for the future.” It’s the hallmark phrase of financial planning and a mantra revived by a slow-recovering economy. Pundits decree what’s hot and what’s not, ur...
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Effects of the economic recession have created negative marks on many credit reports. The good news: there are things you can do to help get a favorable rating back.<br><i>Photo courtesy of ARA Content</i>
Fixing your credit is a doable thing
If you find yourself with less-than-good credit, you’re not alone. Business Insider, an online business news website, reports that one in 50 households owes more than $20,000 in credit card debt, a...
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IRS retirement resources
Small-business owners considering offering their employees a retirement plan can take advantage of free IRS resources. “Our goal is to help small-business owners make the best decisions for themse...
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Taking advantage of tax deductions can lower the overall cost of a student’s education.
Cut college costs at tax time
Paying for a college education ranks right up there with buying a home and automobile as one of the largest investments Americans make. On average, in-state tuition and fees at a four-year public c...
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Options at tax time
Taxpayers find tax return preparation confusing. Do you need a tax pro? How about software? Why not just “do it by hand”? Well … it depends. I hate that answer. It does depend – on your familiarity...
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Keeping ID thieves at bay makes cents
Has your wallet or purse ever been stolen, and you’re not completely sure what was in it? Your credit and debit cards, your driver’s license or identification card, checkbook … do you still carry y...
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2011: Economy on the mend
T he good news, economist John W. Mitchell told a packed house at the Brentwood Golf Club last week, is that the recession is over. In fact, he said, it ended 20 months ago. “Do you feel better?” ...
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Even if you were unemployed in 2010, plan on filing your income tax returns.<br><i>Photo courtesy of ARA Content</i>
Tax tips for the unemployed
At the end of 2010, 14.5 million people were unemployed and many more were out of work at one time or another throughout the year. In preparing 2010 tax returns, those who’ve been unemployed should...
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Keep feathering that 401(k) nest
When the first waves of the recent economic recession hit America, there was little fear that a tsunami was headed toward shore. The waves appeared to be part of the natural ebb and flow of the fin...
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Tax time: closer than you think
April 15 looms on the horizon. There’s no denying that the tax man cometh. But with a little simple planning and a few sharpened pencils, filers this year can minimize the pain and maximize their p...
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Managing money after the military
Re-entering the civilian workforce after a career in the armed forces can be challenging even during the best of times. But today’s economic uncertainty and high unemployment rates should prompt re...
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Money Matters
The Press Special Edition for
2011