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Is it time to get out of the stock market?

Anxiety related to potential stock market losses is common right now as investors weigh the risk/return metrics in an increasingly volatile world. If you’ve been wondering whether now is a good time to protect part of your retirement savings, there is good news. Today’s indexed annuities allow you to capture gains when the market is up,...

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This year, give them something unforgettable with the gift of Disney

In the wake of the pandemic, people are valuing experiences over material goods. That’s made an impact on the gifts we’re giving. Meaning is, well, more meaningful than ever. This year, several of my clients are opting to give their kids a 2024 trip to Disney instead of toys or clothes. Take it from someone who’s been to the Magic...

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Pre-planning funeral/cremation

A priceless gift people can give their children and families is the peace of mind knowing they’ve pre-planned their last wishes. As a fifth-generation funeral director who has handled funeral, cremation and burial services for the past 17 years, I can attest to the difference this makes for everyone involved. When people die...

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Although home values are still high, real estate isn't really in a “name your price” situation anymore

Though no one can know the future with certainty, when it comes to the local real estate market, you’ll find no better soothsayers than Denise and Mark Zervos, who’ve spent decades successfully running The Neighborhood Experts at Platinum Real Estate. “The month of October is a good barometer of what you can expect in the year...

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During the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period, Licensed Insurance Agent Doug Johnson, with HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, can help you choose health insurance coverage that fits

Many people understand that coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is available to those who don’t have access to health insurance through an employer. Typically, these folks include members of the self-employed workforce, people who have no health insurance, and people whose employer doesn’t provide health insurance. There have been...

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