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Weekly Economic Update 4/23

INFLATION DECLINES Consumer prices retreated 0.2% in March as fuel costs fell, a sea change from the 0.7% rise in the Consumer Price Index seen in February. (Labor Department data did show a 0.1% rise in core CPI.) Annualized consumer … Continue reading

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Economic Update

WINTER DOESN’T DETER HOMEBUYERS   According to the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales rose 0.8% in February. The sales pace hit 4.98 million units, a 39-month high. The inventory of homes for sale increased 9.6% last month, recovering … Continue reading

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Economic Update 3/4/13

March 4, 2013     DESPITE ANXIETIES, DOW STAYS ABOVE 14,000 The DJIA settled at 14,089.66 Friday, gaining 0.64% on the week. The S&P 500 (+0.17% to 1,518.20) and NASDAQ (+0.25% to 3,169.74) also logged five-day advances. All this happened … Continue reading

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Tips for Retirement

A few simple steps to help you get started on the right foot. Planning financially for retirement may feel overwhelming. For some, that feeling is what keeps them from really focusing on and implementing a plan. If you haven’t started … Continue reading

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The Sequester Looms

If federal budget cuts occur March 1, how might they be felt economically? On March 1, $85 billion in federal budget cuts are supposed to take place – and it doesn’t look like they will be delayed any longer. Congress … Continue reading

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The Right Beneficiary

Who should inherit your IRA or 401(k)? See that they do. Here’s a simple financial question: who is the beneficiary of your IRA? How about your 401(k), life insurance policy, or annuity? You may be able to answer such a … Continue reading

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Counting on Your Husband’s Retirement Income? Three Things Women Should Know

Women face special challenges when planning for retirement. According to the Department of Labor,1 women are more likely than men to work in part-time jobs that don’t qualify for a retirement plan. And women are more likely to interrupt their careers … Continue reading

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HOW MUCH RETIREMENT INCOME WILL YOU REALLY NEED?

Many people underestimate lifestyle costs, medical expenses and inflation. Presented by «representativename»  What is enough? What is not enough? If you’re considering retiring in the near future, you’ve probably heard or read that you need about 70% of your end … Continue reading

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Building an Emergency Fund

BUILDING AN EMERGENCY FUND Creating a financial cushion for stressful times. Presented by «representativename» How would you respond to sudden financial demands? We all define “emergencies” differently, but we are not immune to them. How can we plan to stay … Continue reading

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Monthly Economic Update

THE MONTH IN BRIEF The S&P 500 opened 2013 with its best month since October 2011 – and its biggest January gain in percentage terms since 1997. Analysts felt the year might start with a positive month, but few expected … Continue reading

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